 Michael Collins |
Photo Contest Winning If one does not win on a contest should they enter the photos again in a new contest? Also, how I find out what is wrong with my photo? Thanks Mikey
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Piper Lehman |
Mike, just because you did not place or win does not mean there is anything "wrong" with your photo. If you're talking about the contest here, yes, I think you should keep entering your photo in the subsequent contests if you think you have a winner. I think it's important to study the winning shots and try to understand why they were chosen. And remember, this isn't an exact science. Although there are "rules" to making a photograph strong, sometimes the strongest images are ones that break the rules. You gotta know 'em to break 'em, though. Good luck in the next contest. If you have questions about a particular shot, post it here with your question.
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John A. Lind |
Mike, I have entered juried (judged) photo shows that require large "gallery presentation prints." Some of them are not just for photography, but for all artwork (called "All Media"). In some of them, just getting a photograph hung on the gallery wall for the show that follows judging is an honor. Why? Less than 1/3 of the submissions are selected for exhibition. The number of submissions and "competition" can easily be that stiff. Beyond obviously gross technical execution errors (bad exposure) or sloppy gallery presentation (mounting and framing), judging "art" is completely subjective. It's completely dependent on the judge(s) and how they view and interpret the "art." I have seen a "Best of Show" winner in one show not even receive so much as an "Honorable Mention" in another show two months later and 40 miles down the road in the next county. Why? Different judge(s) and stiff competition. When there are 100 or more truly superb photographs, pure chance begins to take over. What makes a winner? In general, it's something very unique and very interesting that clearly stands out from all the rest, which are also excellent works, superbly executed, with flawless presentation. It attracts the attention of the judge(s) and holds it on the day and time the judging occurs. The same judge a month later may not even pick the same photographs. More important than the subjective artistic opinions of judges and art critics is your own evaluation of your work: If your own honest evaluation of your own work answers "yes" to both of these, you have a successful photograph. -- John
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Laura J. Smith |
Dear John, Can you recommend a source of this information you have? Some stuff to read? Thx much. Laura
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Terry R. Hatfield |
Hi Michael!For This Particular Contest Follow These Guidelines, http://www.betterphoto.com/contest/guidelines.php And These, http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/tips/thirds.php And Yet Another, http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/tips.php Study The Winning Images After Exploring These Links It Should Help You Alot;-)
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