September 3, 2023October 24, 2023 by wpsadmin

Print Competition 2023

Full Competition details:

When submitting your prints please ensure:

The prints are adequately protected i.e. with card/portfolio/bubble wrap
All items submitted with the prints are named i.e. photo boxes, cardboard etc. (these will be returned to you with your print)

Entry Specifications:

Limited to 2 images per member per category
Images must not have been used in any previous Wellington Photographic Society competition
Each image is to be entered into one category only
Matting of entries is optional. Maximum mat side – 16” x 20” (406mm x 508mm). Not framed. If the image is not matted it is recommended that images are printed with a white border for display purposes.
Image size – any size within the mat dimensions
You must be a current financial member of the Society to enter
Please note your Name, Subject (Open, Black and White), Title of the image and a contact number on the back of your print (In case we need to get it back to you afterwards)

Entry Rules

All elements must be the work of (or have been created by) the photographer (entrant).
The use of stock photography, computer-rendered or third-party content (including skies, borders or textures) is prohibited.
All content and images must be from original exposures made within 24 months of the entry closing date. This includes all composite elements of an image, such as backgrounds, skies, textures and borders.
Images captured, retouched, digitally edited or printed over the duration of a workshop, seminar, tutorial, or similar, where the primary focus is for education, are ineligible, irrespective of whether it was under the direct instruction of the presenter or not. This rule only applies to attendees of workshops, tutorials and educational/training events. Instructors, students, emerging members, and attendees of photo-tours where the primary focus is not educational, are not restricted. If you have any questions, regarding the entry or the rules please let us know. Exemptions may be granted in cases of sickness/extenuating circumstances (This will be on a case-by-case basis)