Categories
SINGLE IMAGE |
Photojournalism/Social Documentary
A single image with a documentary/reportage focus. This includes domestic and international spot or general news and issue reporting. Images may not be staged/posed, composites, multiple exposures, or digitally manipulated beyond the reality that existed when the image was made, except for reasonable dodging and burning.
Commercial
A single image created for the purpose of communicating or selling ideas, services or products. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage.
Fine Art
A single image that has been created to fulfill the artistic vision of the photographer. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage.
Contemporary Life
A single image with a lifestyle/human interest focus. Image that represents a fresh view of everyday activities, sports, relationships or emotion. Includes wedding photography. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage.
Travel
A single image conveying sense of place; from exotic to backyard, urban to wild. Includes architecture and people of diverse cultures. Images may not be staged/posed, composites, multiple exposures, or digitally manipulated beyond the reality that existed when the image was made, except for reasonable dodging and burning.
Portrait
A single image that focuses on an individual and captures unique aspects of their experience or personality. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage.
The Natural World
A single image focusing on nature, including plants, animals (wild & domestic), landscapes, waterscapes and aerials. Images may not be staged/posed, composites, multiple exposures, or digitally manipulated beyond the reality that existed when the image was made, except for reasonable dodging and burning.
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PORTFOLIO |
Photojournalism/Social Documentary
A series of related images (minimum 3, maximum 9) exploring the human condition to facilitate social change. Images should focus on the compelling issues of our time, and may include global warming, war, poverty, international justice and the environment. Images may not be staged/posed, composites, multiple exposures, or digitally manipulated beyond the reality that existed when the image was made, except for reasonable dodging and burning.
Fine Art
A series of related images (minimum 3, maximum 9) that has been created to fulfill the artistic vision of the photographer. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage.
The Natural World
A series of related images (minimum 3, maximum 9) focused on nature, including plants, animals (wild & domestic), landscapes, waterscapes and aerials.. Images may not be staged/posed, composites, multiple exposures, or digitally manipulated beyond the reality that existed when the image was made, except for reasonable dodging and burning.
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STUDENT PORTFOLIO |
A series of related images (minimum 3, maximum 9) that represents a cohesive body of work by a student (age 18 or older, currently enrolled in an accredited academic program). May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage.
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MULTIMEDIA |
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Work that may include still photography, video, sound and graphics to either communicate a reality-based narrative story or is freely expressionistic. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage.
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MOBILE PHONE |
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The Mobile Phone entry categories are:
The Mobile Phone entry categories are:
(1) Spirit of Washington: With one image, capture the spirit and essence of Washington DC. Find that visual expression of what makes this city, our nation's capital, unique among American cities. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage. (2). General Submissions. May include photo illustration, manipulated imagery, photo collage. All Mobile Phone entries must be captured using a mobile device.
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