EXPOSURE is the 4th annual international photography competition offering over $30,000 in life-changing awards. Watch the video >>
The Final Entry Deadline is Wednesday May 22, 2013 11:59pm EST
Your photography holds power. Share it with the world for a shot at life-changing awards. Photographers of all levels and styles are invited to participate and be considered for over $30,000 in awards, including a world-class NYC Gallery Reception and a dream getaway to Paris. * All Premium Entrants will receive a free See.Me Premium Account along with a “Thank You” package of over $70 in freebies and discounts.
GRAND PRIZE AWARD*Premium Entrants only – determined by the Judges* $10,000 + RECEPTION AT APERTURE GALLERY + ONLINE AND PRINT FEATUREAn esteemed panel of jurors will review all Premium Entrants and name one Grand Prize photographer to receive $10,000 and to be flown to New York City for a reception in the gallery of Aperture Foundation, one of the most respected organizations in photography. We will also produce a press preview with exclusive invites to press, collectors, and influencers in the art and photography communities. Since 2007 See.Me has shown award winning members in New York City and Miami and has distributed over $1.5 Million in grants and awards while connecting hundreds of thousands of photographers to exposure and opportunities worldwide. To sign up, click here >> |
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD*Available to All Entrants – determined by Vote Count* $2,500 + DREAM GETAWAY TO NYC OR PARISAvailable to all Basic and Premium entrants, the People’s Choice Award recipient will be determined by the number of public votes received. One photographer will chosen from amongst the highest-voted entrants and will be deemed the People’s Choice Award Winner, receiving a $2,500 cash grant and a dream getaway to New York City or Paris. To sign up, click here >> |
GROUP SHOW AWARD*Available to All Entrants – determined by the Judges* $1,000 + GROUP SHOW IN NYC + ONLINE FEATUREAn esteemed panel of jurors will review all entrants and name four Group Show photographers to receive $1,000 to be flown to New York City for a Group Exhibition in the See.Me gallery space in New York City. We will also produce a press preview with exclusive invites to press, collectors, and influencers in the art and photography communities. To sign up, click here >> |
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CATEGORY AWARDS*Premium Entrants only – determined by the Judges* $500 + ONLINE AND PRINT FEATURETen Premium Entrants will be selected by the jurors to each receive a Category Award of $500, a printed feature in the Exposure 2013 photography book as well as an online feature published by See.Me, exposing their work to tens of thousands of the most influential eyes in the photographic and arts communities. Click here to see all the category genres. To sign up, click here >> |
BONUS AWARDS*Premium Entrants only* $2,500 IN SPECIAL PRIZES INCLUDING A REBEL T3 CAMERA, HOTEL PASSES & MORE.To sign up, click here >> |
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All Premium Entrants will receive a free See.Me Premium Account along with a “Thank You” package of over $70 in freebies and discounts.
This is your moment to celebrate the power of your images.
Get your photographs reviewed by a panel of esteemed, industry professionals. Our panel of jurors will review and determine the winning photographers of the Grand Prize Award, Early Entry Award, and Category Awards.
Julia PaoliAssistant Curator |
Lise BeaudryDirector |
Francois LeTourneuxAssociate Curator |
Poppy ShibamotoPhoto Director |
Clare GrafikHead of Exhibitions and Publications |
Jane AceManaging Editor |
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Powered by See.Me (formerly ArtistsWanted.org), the fourth annual EXPOSURE photography competition is an international call for image-makers of all backgrounds who speak in the language of lenses and aperture. Share your best photos today and earn over $30,000 in awards including a world-class New York City Gallery Reception at Aperture Foundation.
Photography is power. Each and every one of us carries a unique experience that manifests in the images we capture. Your photographs are distinguished and exquisite, solitary in the level of embodiment of your character and voice.
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Join EXPOSURE today and earn over $30,000 in awards.
Powered by See.Me, EXPOSURE is an international search for compelling images, awarding over $30,000 in prizes including a New York City Gallery Reception at the Aperture Foundation.
The goal is simple – to find amazing photographic talents and expose them to the world in the most potent way possible. This opportunity is open to photographers of all backgrounds who speak in the language of lenses and aperture. Photography is power – share your best images with the world and have a chance at life changing awards. Click Here to Join >>
We’ve worked to build a system for entry that is easy and fluid. Below is a brief overview of how the competition works. For more detailed information, visit our Knowledge Base.
EXPOSURE is open to photographers 18 and older from anywhere in the world! We are looking for all types of digital and film photography, including (and definitely not limited to): Fashion, Landscape, Travel, Candid, Digitally Manipulated, Artistic / Conceptual, Self-Portrait, and more! This is your opportunity to capture the moment and share your talent with the world. Click Here to Join >>
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An esteemed panel of jurors will review all Premium Entrants and name one Grand Prize photographer to receive:
(Premium Entrants only; determined by the Judges)
One selected photographer will selected from amongst the highest voted entrants and will be deemed the People’s Choice award winner with a $2,500 cash grant and a Dream Getaway to New York City or Paris. (Available to all entrants; determined by public votes.)
One Premium Entrant who registers before March 29, 2013 11:59pm Eastern Time will be chosen by the jurors to receive a $1,000 cash grant, an online feature published by See.Me and a printed feature in the Exposure 2013 photography book. (Premium entrants only; determined by the judges.)
Ten Premium Entrants will be selected by the jurors to each receive a Category Award of $500, a printed feature in the Exposure 2013 photography book as well as an online feature published by See.Me, exposing their work to tens of thousands of the most influential eyes in the photographic and arts communities. The ten categories are: (1) People & Portrait, (2) Documentary / Photojournalism, (3) Cloudscape/Landscape/Aerial/Cityscape, (4) Travel/Vacation, (5) Action & Adventure, (6) Events (Parties, Weddings, Celebrations), (7) Art/Conceptual, (8) Nature (Plants & Animals), (9) Commercial (Fashion, Product & Food), and (10) Analog. (Premium entrants only; determined by the judges.)
Premium Entrants will receive a free See.Me Premium Account along with a “Thank You” package with over $70 in freebies and discounts.
We only accept submissions through our online system. All entrants will receive a free See.Me profile and will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award (does not affect the selection of the juried awards). Profiles are fully editable (you can change/add images and modify your bio) until the final deadline.
After you complete your submission, you will be sent a confirmation email with your username and a direct link to your profile, which you will be able to start using immediately. Click Here to Join >>
Participants can submit a Basic Entry for $29, or a Premium Entry for $69. There is no limit on the number of submitted photos. For details regarding each entry level, see below.
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Basic Entry is $29. Basic Entrants are eligible only for the People’s Choice Award.
Premium Entry is $69. Premium Entrants will be reviewed by the judges in consideration for the Grand Prize, Early Entry and Category Awards, including a Photography Exhibition at Aperture Foundation in NYC. Premium Entrants are also eligible for the People’s Choice Award.
Entrants may submit up to 25 photos.
All Premium Entrants will receive a free See.Me Premium Account and a $70 ‘Thank You’ bag of exclusive freebies and discounts from our partners.
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Premium Entrants who sign up before the Early Entry Deadline will be eligible for the $1,000 Early Entry Award, an online feature, and printed inclusion in the limited edition EXPOSURE 2013 photo book.
Premium Entrants who join before this date will be among the first to be reviewed in consideration for special features and projects.
All members who join before this date are eligible for the People’s Choice Award. Premium Entrants who join before this time will be considered for the Grand Prize and Category Awards.
At 5pm Eastern Time every day, a number of members will be hand-chosen to be featured across our Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter.
Share your See.Me Exposure profile with friends, family and colleagues and have them vote for your work by simply using the ‘Vote’ button located on your profile page. The more votes you receive, the greater your chances at earning yourself the People’s Choice Award – $2,500 and a Dream Getaway to NYC or Paris!
Don’t forget to join us on Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter to see daily featured entrants!
The winning photographers will be announced in June 2013. For updates on judging and winners’ announcements, stay tuned to our Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter.
We will not resell your work or use your images for any commercial purpose outside the terms of the contest and the New York Reception. Every image you submit is yours; you retain all rights to your images.
Your images will be hosted on our web server for viewing via your public portfolio and your images may be selected for special promotion on See.Me and other press/partner outlets. For example, in the past, major magazines and television outlets have run features on our photographers and we have facilitated that connection. If a major press outlet approaches us to feature your work, we will contact you and work with you to craft the story to the highest benefit for you and your career. Your images will never be sold to a third party.
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Image credits
See.Me Members: Brenda Stumpf, Rocky McCorkle, Gaspard Noel, Bob Francis, Varial aka Cedric Houin, and Kelsey Austin Walsh.
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