Shapes Photography Contest by AAP Magazine

Deadline: September 15, 2020
Entry Fee: $30
Prizes: $200, $300, $500, publication in the journal

Our 13th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme “Shapes”.

A shape is the form of an object or its external boundary, outline, or external surface. Look around you, observe all the points, lines, patterns or silhouettes that surround us. Square or circle, triangle or hexagon, rectangle or oval, the choice is yours!

Reveal us the elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow.

The rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography; composition should be a constant of preoccupation… an organic coordination of visual elements.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Shapes is open to all individuals age 18 and older. It is open to professional and amateur photographers alike.

Send us your images – preferably a cohesive body of work or portfolio – both where shapes may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely.

Whether in portrait, landscape, nude, street or any other form of photography – classic or experimental: we’re open to all genres and we want to discover the best and most interesting photography from all over the world.

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine #13, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

All winners will have their work published in the 13th printed issue of AAP Magazine, a free copy of the magazine and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com.

Why enter All About Photo Competitions?

Elevate your career!

All it takes is one industry insider to change the course of your career. Share your work with our audience of editors, book publishers, gallery owners, festival directors, creative directors, curators, and online media publishers!

Permanent Exhibition on All About Photo online gallery

All About Photo is a leading platform in the photography industry showcasing the work of famous photographers as well as new talents. Don’t miss the opportunity to be featured in our online gallery

International Press Exposure

Share your work with the world and catch the attention of diverse media outlets. We will promote each selected photographer on our website and on our social profiles.

Applications will be assessed on three criteria

creativity
originality
visual/emotional impact of the image

The winners will be announced on All About Photo and social media.

Images that were previously published in AAP Magazine cannot be submitted again

Awards & Benefits

1st Place Winner

Cash Prize: $500 (US Dollars).
Title: First Place winner.
Exclusive interview and winning image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine, Volume 13: Shapes
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

2nd Place Winner

Cash Prize: $300 (US Dollars).
Title: Second Place Winner.
Winning image(s) or portfolio in AAP Magazine, Volume 13: Shapes
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

3rd Place Winner

Cash Prize: $200 (US Dollars).
Title: Third Place Winner.
Winning image(s) or portfolio in AAP Magazine, Volume 13: Shapes
One free copy of AAP Magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com
Winning work showcased on the online Winners Gallery of All About Photo

Particular Merit Mention

Title: Finalists.
The next seventeenth winners (ranked from 4 to 20) will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Volume 13: Shapes
They will receive one free copy of the magazine that will be for sale and distributed on Blurb.com and their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery of www.all-about-photo.com

All winners, included finalists and juror’s picks, will be featured and published in the coming AAP Magazine: Shapes.