For aspiring photographers, photography contests are an interesting way to get some exposure. Though winning them is „slightly” tricky. Usually it is not quite clear by which standards the images will be judged.
Haje, member of a photo contest jury, took some time to explain in a lengthy articles which factors guide him during the judgement. He structures his advice for winning photography contests into seven points. These points are no revolutionary news, but they are useful thoughts which can’t be wrong to be recalled:
- Stick to the topic
- Know the rules – then break them
- Keep it simple
- Tell a powerful story
- Technical perfection in pair with strong vision
- The X factor
- Develop your own style
» How to win photography competitions
By the Way
You should always take a good look at the contests in that you want to participate. Quite a lot contests have conditions of participation which are nothing more than pure exploitation.
For instance, never submit photos when the contest seizes all rights to them no matter whether you win or not.