All About Photo Awards 2018

« To take photographs means to recognize - simultaneously and within a fraction of a second - both the fact itself and the rigorous organization of visually perceived forms that give it meaning. It is putting one's head, one's eye and one's heart on the same axis. »
Henri Cartier-Bresson

Our third edition of the All About Photo Awards invites photographers from around the world to submit their best work for consideration. In reference to Henri Cartier-Bresson's photo essay, The Mind's Eye investigates the depth and thoughts behind each image.

Prizes:
Winners will receive $10,000 in cash awards, extensive press coverage and global recognition.
The grand prize is $5,000, the 2nd prize is $2,000, the 3rd prize is $1,500, the 4th prize is $1,000 and the 5th prize is $500!

All winners will have their work published/showcased on Lenscratch, Be-Art Magazine, Daylighted and All About Photo in 2018. (details below)
A selection of entrants of particular merit will also be invited to display their work in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com and on Daylighted.

Who are the judges?

Liu Bolin: Photographer and Artist
Eli Klein: Founder and director, Klein Sun Gallery NYC
Crista Dix: Founder and Director, Wall Space Creative Santa Barbara
Michael Itkoff: Cofounder, Daylight Books
Elisabeth Mouchy: Cofounder & CCO, Daylighted
Marco Gualazzini: Photographer, Winner All About Photo Awards 2017
Ann Jastrab: Editor-in-Chief, All About Photo, Curator, Writer & Educator
Sandrine Hermand-Grisel: Photographer, Founder & Editor All About Photo

Schedule:
Competition opens: November 1st, 2017
Competitions closes: January 31st, 2018
Judging process starts: February 8, 2018
Judging process ends: March 31, 2018
Winners will be notified by email around April 1, 2018
Winning images will be available online at www.all-about-photo.com after April 1, 2018.

Who can enter?
All About Photo Awards, The Mind’s Eye is open to all individuals age 18 and older. It is open to professional and amateur photographers alike.

How many photos can I enter?
Up to 20 images

What is the cost of participating?
$30 for 3 images.
$5 for each additional image.

Is there a theme?
No. The competition is open to all genres and subject matter will be considered. All types of photography, from digital to analog to alternative processes and beyond are encouraged to enter. All works must be original.

What can I win?

The First Place winner will receive:
US $5,000 cash prize
Title: All About Photo Photographer of the Year 2018
Exclusive interview and portfolio published on All About Photo
An exclusive interview on be-art Magazine*
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch* in June 2018
Ten photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital exhibition in San Francisco in May 2018
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

The Second Place winner will receive:
US $2,000 cash prize
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch* in June 2018
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on be-art Magazine *
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital exhibition in San Francisco in May 2018
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Portfolio published on All About Photo

The Third Place winner will receive:
US $1,500 cash prize
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch* in June 2018
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on be-art Magazine *
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital exhibition in San Francisco in May 2018
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Portfolio published on All About Photo

The Fourth Place winner will receive:
US $1,000 cash prize
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch* in June 2018
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on be-art Magazine *
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital exhibition in San Francisco in May 2018
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Portfolio published on All About Photo

The Fifth Place winner will receive:
US $500 cash prize
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on Lenscratch* in June 2018
Winning image showcased in a collective story of top images published on be-art Magazine *
Five photographs showcased during Daylighted's digital exhibition in San Francisco in May 2018
Work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo
Portfolio published on All About Photo

* Dates to be determined by both parties after the winners are announced

The next twenty winners (ranked from 6 to 26) will have one of their photographs showcased via Daylighted at a venue in San Francisco in May 2018. They will have the opportunity to sell their work through this platform. In addition, a selection of entrants of particular merit will be invited to display their work on the website www.all-about-photo.com.

When is the deadline for sending in submissions?
The deadline for entering the competition is January 31st, 2018 12 pm MDT

How do I send my images?
Create a FREE profile at www.all-about-photo.com
Choose your images, upload them (one by one)
Pay the entry fees and that’s it.

What size and format should I upload photos in?
Dimensions: Longest dimension should not exceed 1200 pixels, with a minimum size of 200 pixels.
File Format: Baseline JPEG (do not use progressive JPEG format)
Compression: Please size each image to be no more than 2 MB in file size. JPEG images cannot be saved as progressive JPEG files. Progressive JPEG files will appear on the CAFÉ web site, but will not display properly during the jury process.

What about copyright?
All photographers retain full copyrights for their own work.

Who pays taxes?
The winner is responsible for paying any taxes in his/her country.

When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced around April 1, 2018.

Winning images will be available online at www.all-about-photo.com after April 1, 2018. By entering the All About Photo Awards you accept the Terms and Conditions.

Need help? Contact us at: awards@all-about-photo.com