Call for Entries – September, 2017

Dennis Freeman

The following list provides sample calls for entry into photographic competitions from a variety of sources. Some of these have a standing call for entries every month. Note that some of the providers have additional competitions on their websites.

Please let me know if there are additional sources or types of competitions that you are interested in, but are not finding in our newsletter. Feel free to tell me in person or email me at cablereleaseeditor@ssccphotography.org.

The Maryland Zoo (in Baltimore)

Monthly photo contest of zoo animals, Deadline: last day of the previous month http://www.marylandzoo.org/edzoocation/photo-contest/

Anacostia Trails Heritage Area

  1. Rivers to Rockets – Distinctive architecture, unique constructed landscapes, historic downtowns, sites that showcase unique history
  2. For the Fun of It – People having fun at community related events and activities, e.g., cycling the Tributary Trail, fishing, festivals, concerts, etc.
  3. Expressions of Art – Performing and visual arts, residents experiencing arts and culture, arts festivals, cultural programs
  4. Nature of the Area – Landscapes, waterscapes, wildlife, plants, the natural rivers, the beauty of the seasons

Piedmont Environmental Council

ViewBug (online http://www.viewbug.com/photo-contests; prizes include cash and gear). Many more contests than these:

 

FotoWeekDC

Fine Art, Photojournalism/Documentary, and Photographer’s Choice, Deadline Sept. 29: http://www.fotodc.org/fotoweekdc2017/

 

Many many many PSA-Recognized Contests:  https://psa-photo.org/index.php?exhibitions-current-exhibition-list


Want to do your own digging?

Try these!