Submitting Images to Competitions
Print Submissions
General
Prints may be produced commercially or printed by someone other than the member. All other aspects of the image must be the sole work of the photographer, including every component used in composites.
Mounting
• Maximum size, including mount: 50 x 40 cm.
• No minimum size.
• Prints should be mounted on board wherever possible (50 x 40 cm is preferred).
• Window mounting is recommended to reduce surface damage.
• Do not attach Velcro, adhesive pads or similar materials, as they can damage other members’ prints.
Labelling
Write the following on the back of the print, the same way up as the image:
• Title
• Your membership number (not your name)
• League (L1 or L2)
• For Nature images that meet FIAP or PSA nature definitions, add (N) after the title.
Submitting Prints
Place prints in the designated area at Great King Street on the submission date. Please handle all work with care. While the Society takes reasonable precautions, we cannot take responsibility for loss or damage.
Maximum entries per member per print competition is two. Cut-off and judging dates are published in the Events Calendar.
Note: Digital copies of your printed images must also be submitted, following the same process as described below for Digital Images. Digital images won’t be shared with Judges.
Digital Images (Projected)
File Specifications
• Format: JPEG (.jpg)
• Maximum size: 1600 pixels wide and 1200 pixels high
• Do not exceed these limits regardless of aspect ratio
• Colour profile: sRGB is recommended
File Naming
Use the format:
XX_nnnn_Image Title.jpg
Where:
• XX = L1 or L2 (your league)
• nnnn = your four-digit membership number (add leading zeros if needed)
• The title should appear exactly as you want it listed
• Use underscores only between the components of the filename, not within the image title
For Nature images meeting FIAP/PSA definitions, add _N to the end:
XX_nnnn_Image Title_N.jpg
Submitting Digital Images
Submit your files via Dropbox using the link emailed before each competition. Maximum entries per member per projected image competition is two. Cut-off and judging dates are published in the Events Calendar.
After Judging
There may be a follow-up workshop to review the judge’s feedback. Members who wish to take part can have their images opened in Lightroom or Photoshop to explore suggested improvements. These sessions are relaxed, practical evenings that focus on learning and are advertised in the Events Calendar.