photography contest
This is what a lighting boot camp test looks like
Initiation rituals and hazing the new guys at work is a pretty common experience. Sometimes it’s simply a practical joke to see how gullible they are….
Photo competitions: are they worth it?
I was sitting in my dorm room at Arizona State University. To my left I had my Xbox on (as it was pretty much 24/7)…
Photographer wins his own photo contest, causes outrage within community
Photographer Sal Cincotta has recently been selected as the winner of ShutterFest photo contest in several categories. It wouldn’t be strange if Cincotta himself weren’t…
You can win over $500,000 in gear if you make a really good short
RØDE Microphones film competition, My RØDE Reel, is now in its fourth year. Established in 2014, it’s rapidly grown to become the world’s largest short…
Photography Isn’t a Contest: why You Should Stay Away from Photography Contests
I wanted to write to you about photography contests — why I generally recommend staying away from them. First of all, if you enter your…
52 week photography challenge for 2017
The original Dogwood Photography 52 Week Challenge was a huge success, with tens of thousands of photographers participating from around the world. In celebration of…
2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year: shortlist announced for People’s Choice Award
Nature and wildlife lovers from all corners of the globe can now vote in one of the most prestigious photo contest in the world –…
Do you OWN your reflector?
Well, do OWN your reflector or does your reflector own you? There is a very simple way to find out. Just fold it, toss it…
Why competitions are good for your photography (and how to make the most of them)
Submitting your work to competitions can feel daunting. You submit your work to scrutiny and for anyone who is emotionally invested in their photos, they…
We gave 44 Photoshop artists the same set of crazy files, here is what they came up with
Compositing is not easy, and having solid restraints make is even harder. A week ago we gave you a huge files package and asked to…









































