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Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar
Contest Categories

Each entrant may submit a maximum of 15 entries. A picture story or multimedia entry counts as one entry. No more than 3 multimedia entries per person is permitted. A portfolio entry does not count towards the 15 entry maximum.

A photo may not be entered in more than one single picture category. It is permissible to pull a single image from a story or multimedia category and enter that in one of the single image categories.

Categories are subject to change before the contest deadline November 7, 2007.  Please read all rules carefully before entering.

01- Spot News - A single picture of an unscheduled event for which no advance planning was possible.

02- General News - A picture of a scheduled or organized event for which advance planning was possible.

03- Feature - Usually a found situation with strong human interest; a fresh view of an everyday scene.

04- Sports Action - A single picture or sequence showing participation in a game or athletic event.

05- Sports Feature - A feature picture that is sports-related.

06- Portrait/Personality - A picture that captures an aspect of the subject's character.

07- Pictorial - A picture that exploits the graphic aesthetic qualities of the subject with emphasis on composition.

08- News Picture Story - A collection of photos with a single theme that fits the description of the Spot News or General News category. Twelve image maximum.

09- Feature Picture Story/Essay - A collection of photos with a single theme that fits the description of the Feature category. Twelve image maximum.

10- Sports Picture Story - A collection of photos with a single theme that fits the description of the Sports Action or Sports Feature category. Twelve image maximum.

11- Product Illustration - A photograph that illustrates any product, including clothing and food.

12- Issue Illustration - A photograph conceived to illustrate a particular idea or editorial concept.

13- Military Photograph - A single photograph of any subject matter taken by active duty military personnel.

14- Multimedia Slideshow - A single slideshow that may consist of still photos, audio or video and requires no user interaction other than start/stop, next/previous or image number buttons to view.

15- Multimedia Interactive Presentation - A multi-layered presentation that may consist of still photos, graphics, animation, audio or video that incorporates hyper-links to delineate chapters or sections.

Multimedia Entries- Do not physically submit the work.  Submit a URL that will be valid for a minimum period of  November 7 - December 15, 2007. There are two ways to enter the Multimedia Categories.  

  • Single Photographer- Use this method for a multimedia entry which is the work of a single photographer. You may include this entry as part of your overall contest entry.
  • Team Entry- Use this method when there is more than one photographer responsible for the work.  If you use this method use must submit it under a separately funded contest entry.

Portfolio Entries- Best Portfolio or Rich Mahan Best Student Portfolio

Each portfolio MUST include an entry from one multiple picture category (News Picture Story, Feature Picture Story, Sports Picture Story ) and from one news category (Spot News, General News, News Picture Story). Portfolios may contain no more than 10 entries. A picture story counts as one entry. A story may contain a maximum of 12 images. Portfolios may contain no more than 40 images. Do not enter multimedia entries in the portfolio competition.

The Rich Mahan Student Portfolio honors the memory of former Seminar Board Member Rich Mahan. Students may enter either the Best Portfolio or the Rich Mahan Student Portfolio competition, but not both. Only students who have not yet graduated are eligible for the Student category, therefore students should enter the contest with a University affiliation listed on their entry form, not a publication.


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