This nomination reveals unexpected and captivating views from above. Photographs taken from the air offer a unique perspective, allowing everything to be seen in a completely new light. Works can be shot from drones, planes, helicopters, and other aircraft, showcasing the beauty of our planet from a bird's-eye view.
This nomination is dedicated to black-and-white photography, which conveys the brightness of objects through black and white colors, as well as intermediate shades of gray. This genre continues to be popular due to its ability to convey depth, texture, and emotions without distracting color elements. Within this nomination, monochrome and sepia photographs are also allowed. Converting photographs into these styles using graphic programs is permitted.
Children have an incredibly expressive and varied range of facial expressions, which makes photos especially lively. However, children are not concerned about the final result, and during the shoot, they are always active and constantly moving. The challenge is to make them look genuine in portraits, just as they are in real life, without forced smiles. The photograph can feature either a single child or a group of children. The model in the photograph should be under 18 years of age. The presence of adults in the photo is allowed, but the child should be the main subject. We look forward to emotional, unique, and memorable photos. Please upload staged children's photos to the "Staged Children's Photography" section. It's recommended that the subject occupy at least 2/3 of the frame area.
Staged children photography, also known as artistic photography, involves posing the child in a specific style according to the photographer's vision. The photograph can feature either a single child or a group of children. The model in the photograph should be under 18 years of age. The presence of adults in the photo is allowed, but the child should be the main subject. The use of graphic editors is permitted. We look forward to emotional, unique, and memorable photos. Please upload staged children's portraits to the "Children's Portrait" section.
Conceptual photography stems from conceptual art; its purpose is to illustrate a particular idea. While the concept is subjective on one hand, a successful photograph will be understood by the viewer on the other. Within the realm of artistic photography, conceptual work can be quite abstract, hence it's assessed almost exclusively based on its subjective and aesthetic qualities. In this category, editing is permitted, including adding, removing, moving objects, incorporating additional graphic elements, and altering the background using graphic editing tools.
This nomination is dedicated to glamour and fashion photography, which highlights the unique beauty and style of the model. Glamour photography is aimed at creating elegant and refined images, where special attention is paid to composition, style, and lighting. These elements help showcase and reveal the model's best features. Fashion photography focuses on showcasing fashion clothing and other fashion industry products, playing a key role in shaping fashion trends. The age of the model or group of individuals for this nomination is irrelevant.
The female portrait is a popular genre of contemporary photographic art, intriguing and beloved by many photographers. Every woman wants to be unique, distinct, and recognizable. It's these very nuances of a woman's nature that a photographer should consider and convey. The photograph should feature a non-nude model over 18 years of age. The presence of a person of the opposite sex in the photo is permitted, but the woman should be the primary subject. It's recommended that the subject occupies at least 2/3 of the frame area.
(Sun above the horizon) Photographs showcasing the beauty of nature. This can include mountains, seascapes, and so on, taken during the daytime, at dawn, or in the evening. People and animals may be present in the photograph if they harmoniously fit into the frame. Original, expansive, unusual shots with an interesting play of light are encouraged. We are especially pleased to see photographs taken in harsh climatic conditions and from remote corners of our planet. Photographs where the main focus is on individual elements of nature (flowers, branches, trunks, grass, etc.) are not permitted.
(Sun below the horizon) Photographs showcasing the beauty of nature at nighttime. This can include mountains, seascapes, photographs of celestial bodies and phenomena when the sun has already set. People and animals may be present in the photograph if they harmoniously fit into the frame. Original, expansive, unusual shots with an interesting play of light are encouraged. We are especially pleased to see photographs taken in harsh climatic conditions and from remote corners of our planet. Photographs where the main focus is on individual elements of nature (flowers, branches, trunks, grass, etc.) are not permitted.
There's much in common between shooting the starry sky and macro photography. The microcosm is mysterious and fascinating. Its tiny inhabitants live right beside us, but they are rarely noticed by humans. Macro photography helps us to make them more visible and to examine them in detail. In this category, we also look forward to macro photographs of plants, water droplets, microbes, etc. We accept photos taken with microscopes.
The portrait is currently one of the most common genres, but shoots involving men are much less frequent than photo sessions with children or women. By nature, men are less inclined to pose, and it's quite challenging to make a man feel relaxed in front of a camera lens. A person's fate in a single shot, emotionality, heroism, talent... The presence of a person of the opposite sex in the photo is permitted, but the man should be the primary subject. The photograph should feature a non-nude model over 18 years of age. It's recommended that the subject occupies at least 2/3 of the frame area.
This nomination is dedicated to photographs taken with mobile devices. The quality of such shots approaches professional standards, and the phone is always at hand, allowing you to instantly capture interesting moments. The main requirement is that the photograph must be taken with a mobile phone or tablet. The lack of genre restrictions allows for creativity and unique perspectives.
This nomination is aimed at conveying dynamics and showing the development of events, where the movement of the object is the central element of the shot. The main goal of the photographs in this category is to capture the dynamism and movement of the object in time and space, creating a sense of continuity and change. The photographs should focus on movement as the main element, evoking a sense of energy in the viewer and engaging them in the event captured in the shot.
Nude photography reveals the beauty of the naked body, where the main focus of the image is the expressiveness of the pose, the image, the atmosphere, and the mood. Intimate details of the body may be concealed by shadows, gestures, or drapery, but nudity is always implied. The model in the photograph must be over 18 years old. Images focusing on exposed genitalia or lacking artistic presentation are not accepted.
This nomination is dedicated to photographs of domesticated animals that have undergone the process of domestication or have been bred through selection, such as cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, chickens, cows, monkeys, and others. The goal is to capture unique moments in the lives of pets, showcasing their individuality and character. Regardless of whether your pet is exotic or common, each one deserves to be captured in beautiful and original photographs. For domesticated animals, the photographs should reflect their connection with humans. Photographs of animals from zoos are not accepted.
If you've been in photography for a while and single shots no longer interest you, then it's worth focusing on projects that don't limit the ability to tell a story. Typically, creating one photo project takes no less than a year, though generally, the longer you work on it, the better it will be. A series of photos has a much more powerful impact on the viewer. Coming up with a concept can be challenging, but it's what will form the foundation of your project.
"AI - Photo" is our experiment within the framework of a photo contest, which has not been conducted by us before. The main task of this nomination is to create images where even unreal objects look absolutely realistic. Artificial intelligence offers incredible opportunities for creating photographs that can become almost indistinguishable from real ones, regardless of the genre. However, be careful: if traces of neural network work are visible on the image, such a photo will be considered of poor quality. We are interested in your vision, your creative approach in any genre! The results for this nomination will be summed up separately from the others, without selecting the best photographers.
This is a special type of photography that combines elements of landscape, portrait, lifestyle, and other photography genres. The primary objective of reportage photography is to convey the atmosphere of an event, capturing it in the faces, emotions, and poses of the participants.
Photos capturing staged or artificially organized scenes specifically for that shoot. In this category, we are looking for scenes with a cinematic quality, appearing as if the objects or people in them are "playing roles". It's the artistic concept that underpins any staged photograph and demands its specific realization. In this nomination, editing is allowed, including the addition, removal, or movement of objects, adding additional graphic elements, and changing the background using graphic editors.
This nomination is dedicated to the genre of visual art known as still life, which focuses on depicting inanimate objects organized in a group or presented as standalone objects, arranged in a specific order to convey a particular idea or meaning. Animals may be present in the composition, playing a secondary role and complementing the main concept of the work. In addition to traditional still lifes, the competition also allows food photography (Food photo), aimed at creating an appealing and appetizing image of dishes. Such photographs may include human hands if they are related to food preparation.
This nomination focuses on documentary photography that captures real, unstaged, and spontaneous events in public places, such as streets, parks, beaches, and so on. The primary goal is to create a photographic document that serves as a testament to real events or invites reflection on modern life. Attention is given to both ordinary scenes of everyday life and unusual moments that reveal the essence of our time.
Underwater photography allows for some of the most captivating and unique images, broadening our understanding of fish behavior and simply offering immense pleasure due to excellent angles and unconventional shots. Underwater shooting poses certain challenges, as it differs significantly from air photography and carries increased risks. Photos of underwater inhabitants taken in oceanariums or fish in aquariums are not allowed.
This nomination is dedicated to the artistic depiction of urban landscapes and architecture. It covers streets, squares, boulevards, bridges, and architectural structures in both major cities and small settlements. Within its scope, photographs taken inside public buildings and structures, including underground facilities, are allowed, showcasing the architectural features of these spaces. Photographs can be general views of urban landscapes or focused on individual architectural objects. However, close-ups of individual architectural elements (doors, windows, railings) and close-ups of monuments filling the entire frame, as well as interiors of private spaces, are not accepted.
Wild animals, birds, fish, and other living creatures in their natural habitat. The photograph should capture an interesting moment from the animal's life, its behavior, and interaction with other species or the environment. Dynamic, emotional, memorable, and original shots are encouraged. We look forward to technically challenging photographs featuring rare animal species. The photos should not include insects, domestic animals, humans, items related to human activity, or man-made structures. Photos from zoos are not accepted.
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