Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)What are the contest rules? Click here to read the contest rules What is an entry? An entry consists of ten of your best images. What are the entry fees? There are none. Really. Is there a limit to the number of photos that I can enter? Minimum you must enter is five images. Maximum is 10 images per photographer. What format should I save my digital images? Submissions should be in JPEG format. This compresses the size of your file and should make for quick uploads. It's important to set your JPEG compression to maximum image quality (minimum compression) in order to prevent deterioration of image quality. In Photoshop, saving your file via Save As, select JPEG for your image type, and put the quality slider to 12 (all the way to the right). Filename should not have spaces i.e. "blue car.JPG" instead "blue_car.JPG" File must have the correct extension (.JPG). Filename should not have slashes i.e. "women/child.jpg" Filename should not have odd characters i.e. "%$@#*()Ó The final WINNING images need to meet file requirements to be printed for the Gala Exhibition during the New York Photo Expo and also for print in Resource Magazine. For the Gala: Hi-Res must be 47.5-52 MB, approximately 11"x17" 300 dpi compressed JPEG maximum quality files, flattened, no layers, paths or channels. Hi-Res images must be 24 bit RGB Color, 8 bits per channel. Adobe 1998 workspace color settings. For Print in Resource Magazine: 300dpi 8 in wide CMYK TIFF files What if my camera does not meet the specifications from above? We will not accept images unless they meet standards to be printed. Can I enter if I live outside of the U.S.? International entries are encouraged and welcome. Will there be a prize winner in each category? There are no categories in this competition, we just ask that you submit the best 10 images that you have taken in your career. What about a series entry? The judges will only pick one image per chosen photographer. Am I eligible to enter as a student? The contest is open to anyone over 18. What are my chances of winning? That depends upon the number of submissions we receive and the type of imagery. Will my images be sold? No. You retain the copyright to your photographs and the Sponsors may not sell your photo entry for a fee. All entries may be posted online so that viewers may view all competing entries. Winning entries may be used in connection with the Contest and promotion of the Contest for a period of 24 months from the date winners are notified. When will the winners be announced? Winners will be selected on or about September 01, 2009 and notified by email or regular mail on or about September 01, 2009. Please do not call or e-mail us about the status of your entries. Can I mail-in my submission? We will accept mail-in entries on a per case basis as an alternative to digital uploading. We prefer online submissions. Will WIN be reviewing my work for possible representation in their company? Yes, WIN will consider exceptional talent for WIN-Initiative. However, no images that are submitted to this competition will be considered a stock photograph unless licensed by the artist. What kind of exposure will my images receive in the exhibition? Your images will have a lot of exposure through the magazines and through the Exhibition. Lots of exposure. Who will print my images for the exhibition? We will have every print carefully printed to look its finest, so if you are not in the NY area please make sure you properly color correct your images upon submission. Who can I contact? Contact: info@win-initiative.com for questions or more information. |
