Celebrating its 7th year, Black and White Spider Awards is the leading international award honoring black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers in a prestigious annual competition and globally webcast event, reaching photo fans in over 154 countries.

Eligibility: Photographers can enter from any country worldwide.

Prizes: Win a title at the world’s biggest black and white photography event
Endorsement from the most respected names in the industry
Published in The PHOTO PAPER Magazine
Featured in Movie
Showcased in the Winners Gallery
International press and exposure

Entry Fee
Professional USA UK Europe
Single Entry $35 £20 €30
Amateur USA UK Europe
Single Entry $30 £17 €25

Entry Fee Specials
“2 for 1″
Enter 1 image at regular price and enter the 2nd for FREE!
– Ends August 26, 2011

Categories are in two sections – Professional and Amateur
Professional
Abstract
Advertising
Architectural
Fashion
Fine Art
Nature
Nude
People
Photojournalism
Portrait
Silhouette
Sport
Still Life
Wildlife

Amateur
Abstract
Architectural
Fashion
Fine Art
Nature
Nude
People
Photojournalism
Portrait
Silhouette
Sport
Still Life
Wildlife

Copyright: Copyrights of the photograph shall remain with the photographer at all times. However, all entrants agree to grant Black and White Spider Awards and its owner World Photographic Arts Corporation permission to use the work for promotional purposes, in any of their publications including book|BASIL and The PHOTO PAPER Magazine, electronic media or printed materials, including web site, online galleries, publications, calendar, yearbook, catalog, program book, trade show and exhibition visuals, and marketing materials, for a period of three years from the Nominations & Winners Presentation, without further permission or remuneration. Entrants also understand the work may be published in affiliated newspapers, magazines and periodicals, solely for the purpose of promoting the work, the photographer, and the Black and White Spider Awards.

Deadline:
Early Entry Deadline – AUGUST 26, 2011 | end “2 for 1″ Special
Early Closing Deadline – OCTOBER 21, 2011 | end “Pack” Specials
Final Deadline – DECEMBER 16, 2011

website: http://www.thespiderawards.com/

photo: Thorsten Jankowski – Pure

This Year’s Theme: Black & White

Black & White (Grayscale) is the theme. Not sepia, not some other monochromatic tone – just Black & White. The subject, composition, aspect ratio and all other stylings are entirely up to you. Your photo will be judged based on how well you use the theme, Black & White, in your photograph. Of course technical and compositional aspects of your photo will weigh heavily on the judges’ decision. So submit your best photo.

Please, no nudity.

Prizes

We’re incredibly excited to be able to offer a prize package for this year’s competition. The prize package features some of our favorite products. The winner chosen by the judges will receive all of the following – a $500 value:

* A Complete Set of Rogue FlashBenders – A unique customizable light modifier for your off-camera flash from our friends at ExpoImaging. (read our review)
* A 77mm ExpoDisc – A white-balancing filter – one of the best and easiest to use white-balancing solutions available, also from our friends at ExpoImaging. (read our review)
* $250 Gift Certificate From LensRentals.com – The gift certificate is valid towards any rental(s) available at LensRentals.com.
* A Luma Loop Camera Sling – The latest edition of the fantastic alternative camera sling provided by our friends at Luma Labs. (read our review)

How To Enter

Before you enter, please make sure to read the Official Rules and Restrictions noted below. You will be asked to verify that you’ve read and agree to these rules. But worry not: You, the photographer, will ultimately retain all of the rights to your photo. You are only granting the right for us to share it with the public through our site. If we want to use your photo otherwise, we’ll have to contact you and license independently with you.

Enter Now
Submission Deadline is March 18th, 2011. Only one entry per person, please.

Official Rules and Restrictions

Who may enter: The Shutter Photo Anniversary Competition is open to anyone regardless of place of residence, except as otherwise noted herein. (Note that entrants residing outside of the United States may be responsible for a portion of shipping. See Prizes and Shipping below). Entrants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Judges of the competition will not be permitted to enter.

Submission requirements: An entrant may submit only a single photograph. The first photo submitted will be considered the official entry. Subsequent photographs will be automatically disqualified. Entrant must be the creator and rightful owner of the submitted photograph. Those found not to be in compliance will be disqualified from the competition and the appropriate authorities and involved parties will be notified accordingly. Photo entries must meet the following criteria:

* Minimum dimensions: 1024 pixels on its shortest side
* Maximum file size: 2 Megabytes
* Formats Accepted: JPEG (PNG Not supported as it does not natively support EXIF data)
* The photo must be a Black & White (Grayscale) photograph. Sepia or other color tones will not be permitted.
* The photo must not contain nudity.
* The photo must be free of any and all watermarks.
* Photo must be an original and shall not have been entered in other photo competitions.
* Only one entry per person.

Judging: Judging will be conducted by a panel of judges selected by Shutter Photo. Once each and every entry has been verified to meet the submission requirements, it will be placed in a gallery viewable only to the judges. The judging process is a simple rating and popular vote system: The photo with the highest judge rating wins the competition.

Prizes and shipping: The winner of the Shutter Photo Anniversary Competition will receive the prize package(s) as mentioned herein. A cash equivalency will not be available. Package(s) will be shipped to the winning parties at the verified address provided within the entry form. Winner(s) not residing in the continental US may be responsible for a portion of the shipping costs.

Copyright Policy: Submitting photographer must be the creator and hold ownership and all rights of submitted photo. The photographer may choose any license for their photo that meets their needs, provided that necessary permissions be given to Shutter Photo Magazine to share and display the photograph in conjunction with this competition (see Usage Rights and Permissions Granted). Shutter Photo Magazine does not require that the photograph be licensed under Creative Commons

Usage Rights / Permissions Granted: The ownership of all photo entries is ultimately that of each photo’s creator. By entering this competition, you grant Shutter Photo Magazine permission to host and display the photograph in conjunction with this competition and affiliated competition gallery. Shutter Photo Magazine and it’s affiliates does not have the right to print, sell, license, or display outside of the Magazine’s domain (shutterphoto.net). Shutter Photo Magazine and it’s affiliates shall not be permitted to alter a photo entry in any way – this includes the use of watermarks, branding or the addition of text or other graphics. If Shutter Photo Magazine or it’s affiliates wish to use a photograph for any other purpose, the photo’s creator will contacted privately to discuss necessary licensing and fees.

Official website: http://www.shutterphoto.net/spacompo2011/

Photo by Andy Spyra

Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works that include old and new processes, mixed techniques, and challenging personal, emotional or political statements will be welcome. Digital or traditional photography or combinations of both are accepted, as well as toned images.

Prizes:

* The first prize will consists in a cash prize of $ 1,000.
* Winner, Runners up and Honorable Mentions will be featured in the the second issue of the paper-based WonderPick Magazine.

Categories: Animals and Wildlife; Architecture; Digital Enhanced; Nature, Flowers; Still Life; Abstract, Patterns and Textures; Landscape; Seascape and Underwater; Silhouette; Nude and Figure;. Children; Citiscapes and Street Photography; Culture, People, Travel; Sports; Performing Arts; Portrait; Editorial, Photojournalism and Documentary; Alternative processes; Fine Art

There is no limit in the quantity of images to be submitted, but the minimum is five single image. Any single image can be submitted to one or several categories. Online submitted files should have a resolution of 72 dpi, contestants should be able to provide high resolution files if requested for publication. Image requirements: 8 bit JPEG files in RGB profile, the largest dimension should be 1280 pixels (width or height), resolution of 72 ppi, JPG compression quality of 7 or 8.

* Copyright: Artists are the only owner of the copyright their images. Submitted photographs may be reproduced for the purpose of marketing and promoting WPGA contests and awards for 2 years.
* Eligibility: Open to all photographers worldwide.
* Entry fee: $60($45) for the first 5 images; $10($7) each additional image.
* Entry deadline: Early Bird – 28 Feb 2011; Final – 31 March 2011

Official website: www.thegalaawards.net/call-for-entries/2nd-edition-black-a-white-contest

OPEN CALL for all ART STUDENTS

Win with your interpretation of Dr. János Szász’s amazing photography

An unexpected find from Pécs, Hungary is the estate of Dr. János Szász who lived and worked as a productive and inspirational photographer for most of his life. The oeuvre was discovered due to the Pécs – European Capital of Culture 2010 year, and represents the perhaps most important artistic discovery of the event! Hungarian photography has always been world class (just think of Brassai, Kertesz, Moholy-Nagy and many more), now you are invited to show your reaction!

Your reflecting photograph should somehow connect with the original. How so is completely up to you!

HOW TO ENTER?

Quickly check out the János Szász collection of 40 pictures below. Pick the one(s) that inspire(s) you and get to work. Take your own picture inspired by Dr Szász. Send it in!

Send one photo only (for now, not larger than 2 MBs) via e-mail to: art@hungary.org.uk In your entry e-mail, please include a small explanation (cca 150 words) on how you believe your photo connects with the original Szasz image, and your phone number. The subject of the e-mail shall read: SZASZ – OPEN CALL – YOUR NAME.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

GRAND PRIZE:

An amazing visit to Pecs and Villany’s Ordogkatlan Festival (situated in the heart of wonderful Hungarian wine country) this August (5-8 August, 2010) for the open-air exhibition of images from the open call – including yours!

The trip will include return plane tickets to Budapest, return 1st class train tickets to Pecs and transfer to the Festival and back. It will also include accomodation for 4 nights. Additionally the winner will have a chance to participate in art workshops with Gyor’s Mediawave Group and meet the relevant figures of the Hungarian art society. A little extra: one night stay in Budapest upon arrival or departure and a tour through Mai Mano House – Hungarian House of Photography.

BONUS:

Award-winning images will be part of the Hungarian Cultural Centre’s János Szász Exhibition in London, Covent Garden starting 13 May 2010 and finishing 8 June 2010.

In addition, selected images will be printed and exhibited during the open-air Ordogkatlan Festival in one of its most frequented locations (5-8 August, 2010).

The above material will also be part of the Pécs – European Capital of Culture 2010 events by participating in an open-air exhibition in the city during this summer.

Terms & Conditions apply!

blog of the contest

Theme:
All black and white photography is welcome
and all subjects are eligible.

Deadline June 9, 2009

Eligibility:
The exhibition is open to photographers world wide, both amateur and professional. The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome.

Juror:
Jim Casper, Editor and Publisher of Lens Culture, Paris, France. Lens Culture is a popular
online magazine featuring international contemporary photography, attracting more than two
million unique visitors per year from more than 100 countries worldwide. Since early 2004,
Jim Casper has edited and published Lens Culture; including writing articles, essays and criticism
about photography; conducting, recording and publishing audio interviews with important
photographers; and participating in portfolio reviews, conferences and photography festivals
worldwide. Casper also serves on the board of directors of San Francisco’s PhotoAlliance,
a non-profit educational organization.

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