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Rules

Eligibility

  • Open globally to both amateur and professional photographers.
  • Participants of any age can enter; minors must have explicit permission from their parent or guardian.

Submission Guidelines

  • No maximum number of entries per participant.
  • Categories:
    • One Frame: Single photographic portraits judged independently.
    • Photo Essay: Up to 15 images presented as a cohesive body of work.
  • Acceptable Formats: JPG, JPEG.
  • Resolution & Size:
    • Minimum file size: 2MB; Maximum file size: 10MB.
    • Shortest edge: Minimum of 2000 pixels.
    • Color Space: sRGB for consistency in judging.

Image Editing, AI and Ethics

  • Allowed: General editing and post-processing.
  • Not Allowed:
    • AI-generated images
    • Composite images
    • Major digital manipulations

Judging Criteria

  • Judged on overall beauty, power, creativity, technical skill, and originality.
  • Judging is anonymous; judges’ identities will be public, but scoring is anonymous.

Prizes and Recognition

  • One Frame: 1 Winner Prize, 2 Finalist Prizes, no honorable mentions.
  • Photo Essay: 1 Winner Prize, 2 Finalist Prizes, no honorable mentions.

Usage Rights and Promotion

  • Submitted images will only be used for promotional purposes related to the awards.
  • Photographers will always receive credit when their images are used.

Legal and Privacy Considerations

  • Model Releases: Required for all portraits depicting identifiable individuals, especially minors. Participants must ensure best practices for obtaining these releases.
  • Data Protection: Participant privacy and data protection will adhere to best practices. Please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for full details.
  • Disclaimers and Liability: See full Terms and Conditions provided by Shoot The Face, governing participant rights, responsibilities, and legal considerations.

Previous Finalists and Winning Images

  • Previous winners and finalists from Shoot The Frame’s monthly contests may submit their winning or finalist images again for the Shoot The Face annual awards.
  • Images that have previously been selected as winners or finalists in a Shoot The Face annual award may not be submitted again in future years (e.g., 2026, 2027).

Participants confirm acceptance of these rules upon entry. For further details, please consult the official Terms and Conditions.