Greetings and Salutations,
It is contest time again!
Remember dues are $35/yr. and must be paid before contest weekend (2/13-14). Here is your membership form: INPA Membership Form
Deadline for all entries is Midnight eastern standard time Tuesday, February 3, 2009 (02/03/09).
Still Photo Contest
Most of the rules and entry requirements from 2007 are the same, but there are a few changes:
1. Elimination of “Best use of Pictures” by an Indiana Newspaper. For the last few years we have gotten only a couple of entries in this category. So it makes the award kinda hollow.
2. Election Photos category. For 2008 only we are going to have a special singles category for Election photos. Local, State and National election and campaign photos should be entered in this category.
3. In all categories, a minimum of 3 photographers must enter for that category to be judged.
4. A poll on the website was conducted and 79% of the responders voted that video frame grabs are not photojournalistically equal to still photos, so they are not allowed in the still photo competition.
5. Each entrant may only enter once in Sports Portfolio
6. We only had one CD entry last year, so this year it is all upload, no DVD or CD’s will be accepted. After filling out the entry form you will get a URL to upload your entry (same type of deal as clip contest). So you do not have to wait for an email. You can still enter non-electronic entries for The John Ahlhauser Award.
7. We have reduced the number of IPTC fields you have to fill in to 5 (Category, Photographer, Source, title and caption)
8. After careful consideration, multi-media entires are not allowed in POY portfolios for 2008. The primary reasons for this are:
2. Major national photojournalism competitions do not allow them.
LINK to Official Rules
No significant changes to the multi-media contest have been made.
LINK to Multi-Media Rules
Please enter early. And good luck.
Sincerely,
AJ Mast
aj@ajmast.com
Contest Chairman
2008 INPA Year End Contest Rules
Entry Deadline: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009, Midnight (02/03/2009)
The 2008 rules contain changes. Please read the rules carefully and contact the contest chair with any questions:
AJ Mast, Contest Chairman
317.727.9251
Email – aj@ajmast.com
Index:
| I. Statement of purpose | VI. Judges |
| II. Eligibility | VII. Schedule |
| III. General rules | VIII. Electronic file entry requirements |
| IV. Categories | IX. Entry by Web upload |
| V. Awards |
2008 Year End Multi Media Contest Rules
The purpose of this contest is to recognize the increasing importance of multi-media works in photojournalism.
Pieces should endeavor to use multi-media in order to tell a story with more depth and bring a greater understanding to the viewer then possible with a single media presentation.
The rules:
The work must be available for viewing at a standalone URL (URL links directly to piece or page containing only that piece) No user name or password should be required for viewing work. Work must be available for viewing for 90-days after entry deadline. Piece may be the work of one or more persons, but may only be entered once. Limit of three pieces per entrant. As long as work contains two or more media elements (sound, video, stills, interactivity, etc..) it is eligible for this contest. A video, with audio is of course eligible. Photo only slide shows are not eligible. Pieces should be viewable in Firefox and Internet Explorer, on either Macs or Windows. Pieces un-viewable or unreachable by judges will be ignored. A minimum of three people must enter for the contest to be judged. Judges will have discretion on the awarding of any places beyond first. Entry deadline has passed
July Clip Contest Results
| Click to open winners gallery |
Judges
All from the Akron Beacon Journal: Michael Chritton and Bob DeMay, photo editors; Ed Suba Jr, Phil Masturzo, Mike Cardew, and Karen Schiely, photographers.
F-Feature 1st Place
Photographer: Jon L. Hendricks/The Times
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Judges Commnets:
Talk about “old school”; the black and white didn’t detract from this wonderful image which required the photographer to take some time to evaluate the scene and wait for a peak moment.
F-Feature 2nd Place
Photographer: Andrew Hancock, Journal & Courier
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Judges Commnets:
While we’ve seen situations like this before we’ve never seen all the sparks of the flint lock and primer firing. Good anticipation and thinking.
F-Feature 3rd Place
Photographer: Chris Bergin, The Star Press
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Judges Commnets:
This image tugged at our hearts. A very simple photo but Autumn’s smile makes this a top finisher. Puts a special needs child in a pleasant light.
F-Feature HM Place
Photographer: Andrew Hancock, Journal & Courier
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Judges Commnets:
Nice eye; well exposed and excellent framing.
F-Feature HM Place
Photographer: Charlie Nye
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Judges Commnets:
Fun, light-hearted moment. Makes you look twice.
F-Feature HM Place
Photographer: Justin Rumbach, The Herald
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Judges Commnets:
The kind of found feature that makes good photographer proud
GN-General_News 1st Place Cream of the Crop
Photographer: Rob Goebel/Indianapolis Star
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Judges Commnets:
Tone this up better for the POY; the secondary faces add so much more to the moment. A very tough event to cover.
GN-General_News 2nd Place
Photographer: Charlie Nye, Indianapolis Star
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Judges Commnets:
Good attention to detail from an assignment we’ve all shot often.
GN-General_News 3rd Place
Photographer: Richard Sitler Herald Bulletin
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Judges Commnets:
A stronger crop might have moved this image up a place. Great image with the reflected face but lots of dead space on the bottom.
GN-General_News HM Place
Photographer: Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star
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Judges Commnets:
Nice moment between Byah and Obama; a bit out of the ordinary.
GN-General_News HM Place
Photographer: Scott M. Bort / Post-Tribune
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Judges Commnets:
So very cool although I’m starting to reach for the air sickness bag.
Multiple_Entry 1st Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich/The Indianapolis St
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Judges Commnets:
This entry would have benefited from fewer photos, emphasizing the very young golfers and their relationship to their daddy/caddies. This was something I’ve never seen.
Multiple_Entry 2nd Place
Photographer: Charlie Nye, Indianapolis Star
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Judges Commnets:
Nice group of photos from an unusual sport. Photographer even took the trouble to light it.
Multiple_Entry 3rd Place
Photographer: Denny Simmons
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Judges Commnets:
Nice group of photos; excellent coverage from this event. A couple of photos could have been cut and some could have been cropped but excellent work.
Multiple_Entry HM Place
Photographer: Rob Goebel/Indianapolis Star
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Judges Commnets:
Very effective coverage from a tough-to-shoot event.
S-Sports HM Place
Photographer: Richard Sitler Herald Bulletin
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Judges Commnets:
Could be so much better if it were cropped just below the starting blocks
S-Sports 1st Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich/The Indianapolis St
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Judges Commnets:
Makes you stop and stare and then burst out laughing. Could have been made better by cropping around the belt line.
S-Sports 2nd Place
Photographer: Matt Detrich/The Indianapolis St
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Judges Commnets:
This kid watches too much PGA but he’s a real winner. Please crop from the right for better play.
S-Sports 3rd Place
Photographer: Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star
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Judges Commnets:
Could also benefit from a crop from the bottom; really clean it up to accent the splash
S-Sports HM Place
Photographer: Charlie Nye, Indianapolis Star
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Judges Commnets:
Proverbial nice moment; peak action; really nice, especially with the faces.