Photography Competition Rules & Regulations

1. General Eligibility

• The competition is open to all photographers, both professionals and amateurs, regardless of experience level.
• By submitting an entry, the participant confirms that they are the sole copyright owner of the submitted work and bear full responsibility for any intellectual property violations.

2. Submission Guidelines

• Accepted format: High-quality JPG/JPEG (minimum 1000 pixels on the longest side).
• File size: Maximum 3 MB per image.
• Editing: Basic adjustments (color correction, cropping, exposure) are permitted. Digital composites (photomanipulation) or added elements are only allowed if explicitly stated in the competition theme.
• Entry limit: Each participant may submit up to 1 photos per competition cycle.

3. Copyright & Usage Rights

• Participants retain full ownership of their submitted works.
• By entering, participants grant the website the right to display their images (with credit) in promotional materials, virtual exhibitions, and competition-related content.
• For commercial use of winning entries, a separate agreement will be made with the photographer.

4. Judging Criteria & Selection

• Evaluation criteria: Creativity, composition, originality, and relevance to the competition theme.
• Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
• Final results will be announced within 4 days after the submission deadline.

5. Prizes & Recognition

• Prizes may include certificates, online gallery features, magazine, cash awards, or special perks.
• Winners’ names and works will be published on the competition website and official social media channels.

6. Disqualification & Violations

• Entries containing unethical, political, or offensive content will be removed.
• Violations (e.g., plagiarism, excessive manipulation) will result in immediate disqualification.

7. Additional Terms

• The organizer reserves the right to modify rules with prior public notice.
• Participation implies full acceptance of all terms and conditions.
• Creativity in Minimalist Concept (40%)
• Composition & Use of Negative Space (30%)
• Technical Skill (Focus, Lighting) (20%)
• Emotional Impact (10%)