Depositphotos Photography Contest: Authenticity 2.0

Applications call for Depositphotos Photography Contest.

This summer, Depositphotos is launching its first photography contest! The theme of the contest is Authenticity 2.0, which explores what authenticity means to photographers as they document candid moments in their everyday life. The contest looking to support independent professionals around the world in their artistic pursuits and can’t wait to see your submissions.

The contest will run on Instagram until the 31 of August.  Candidates should fill out a form to confirm your participation and include the required tag and hashtag for up to 5 image submissions.

Eligibilities

Independent photographers of all levels and areas of expertise (both professionals and amateurs) are welcome to participate in the Depositphotos contest. Participation in the competition is completely free. The images you’re submitting can be taken with any device, both a camera and a smartphone.

Requirements 

• Applicants can take images with any device, both a camera and a smartphone.
• All photos must be original work taken by the entrants.
• The photos you’re submitting should not be published previously anywhere except for your Instagram account.
• Entries will not be accepted unless submitted via the official contest channel on Instagram with the proper tag and hashtag.
• Minimal post-production is allowed. You can do basic photo editings such as contrast, exposure, and brightness adjustments.
• The photos should not be drastically altered or retouched with desktop apps like Photoshop. No added text is allowed as well.
• Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline lapses.

Full details on the rules of participation are here.

How to submit photos to the contest?

• Subscribe to @depositphotos_contest on Instagram.
• Tag your image submissions on Instagram with @depositphotos_contest and add the hashtag #authenticity_is in the captions of your post.
• Include a short description of your image submission as a continuation of the hashtag #authenticity_is
• Have a public account so we could see your submissions in the feed with the contest tag
• Fill out a form to confirm your participation

Judging Criteria

• Adherence to theme
• Uniqueness of concept
• Creative composition and framing
• Technical excellence/execution
• Overall artistic impression

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