photography contest
Photographer wins $20,000 prize for a ‘portrait photo’ made of pen scribbles and saliva
Sydney artist Justine Varga recently won the $20,000 Olive Cotton Award for a portrait photo of her grandmother. Only, her work is not really a…
These are the best drone photos of 2017
Dronestagram is the first social network dedicated to aerial photography. Four years in a row, they’ve been choosing the best of the best aerial images….
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…







































