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- Entrants can submit an unlimited amount of times. 
- Each image must be 1920px on the long side and 4MB or smaller. 
- File names must begin with "CATEGORY_LASTNAME_FIRSTINITIAL"
- Entry closes September 9, 2024 at 9pm PST. 

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Portrait photography is a genre that focuses on capturing the essence and personality of an individual or group. It involves skillfully composing and lighting the subject to create a visually appealing and meaningful representation of their character, emotions, or identity.

Lifestyle photography aims to document and portray real-life situations, moments, and people in a candid and natural way. It often involves capturing people engaged in everyday activities, such as family gatherings, social events, or personal routines. It is the bridge between PORTRAIT where the Photograph has strong control over the location, lighting, and subject and DOCUMENTARY where the photographer does not interfere at all. 

Documentary photography is a powerful and impactful form of photography that seeks to capture and chronicle real-life events, people, and social issues. It focuses on presenting an accurate and objective visual representation of a particular subject or situation. Unlike PORTRAIT and LIFESTYLE that may involve staging or manipulating scenes, DOCUMENTARY aims to remain objective observers, avoiding interference or altering the natural course of events. 

Images submitted to this category may NOT have been directed, manipulated, or altered from the real-life event or moment.

Examples of digital manipulation also include the following:

- Removing unwanted elements to alter the visual narrative.
- Removing blemishes, wrinkles, or other imperfections from a subject's skin or the image itself using cloning, healing, or content-aware tools.
- Merging multiple images or elements together to create a composite image with unique combinations or surreal scenes.
-  Stretching, warping, or distorting specific elements within the image to create unique visual effects or emphasize certain aspects.
- Employing artistic techniques like double exposure or applying textures, overlays, or brushwork to create painterly effects or add a unique artistic touch to the photograph.

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- Entrants can submit an unlimited amount of times. 
- Each image must be 1920px on the long side and 4MB or smaller. 
- File names must begin with "NATURE_CATEGORY_LASTNAME_FIRSTINITAL"
- Entry closes August 31, 2023 at 9pm PST. 

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ENTRY FEE: Submit up to 10 images in a single category for $10.00 
- Entrants can submit an unlimited amount of times. 
- Each image must be 1920px on the long side and 4MB or smaller. 
- File names must begin with "WEDDING_CATEGORY_LASTNAME_FIRSTINITAL"
- Entry closes August 31, 2023 at 9pm PST. 

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- Entrants can submit an unlimited amount of times. 
- Each image must be 1920px on the long side and 4MB or smaller. 
- File names must begin with "NEWBORN_CATEGORY_LASTNAME_FIRSTINITAL"
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PRODUCT

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ENTRY FEE: Submit up to 10 images in a single category for $10.00 
- Entrants can submit an unlimited amount of times. 
- Each image must be 1920px on the long side and 4MB or smaller. 
- File names must begin with "PRODUCT_CATEGORY_LASTNAME_FIRSTINITAL"
- Entry closes TBD

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JASON VINSON

GENRE: FAMILY

Jason Vinson is a husband, father, and wedding and documentary photographer, based out of Northwest Arkansas. He has a passion for creatively documenting real moments, as well as taking epic and unique portraits.

Jason also is an ambassador for brands such as Stella Pro Lights, Flashpoint, Magmod, Aftershoot, DreambooksPro, Holdfast, DVLOP, and more.

CRYSTAL COFIE

GENRE: FAMILY

Crystal is a destination portrait and wedding photographer based in Charlotte, NC.

She also teaches on how to elevate the client experience.

MEG LOEKS

GENRE: FAMILY

Meg lives in a remote part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula with her husband, four young children and several animals.

Drawn to low light and color, she is a portrait and lifestyle photographer. Meg is also a Click Community Mentor, instructor at Click Photo School, and a Sigma Pro and Profoto Legend of Light.

ASHLEY MARSTON

GENRE: FAMILY

An award-winning and published photographer, she strives for images that capture those two staples of family relationships, as well as the quiet moments that might otherwise go unseen.

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