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Photographer Contest by Microsoft
Mark Peters : May 8th 2006 - 12:33 CET
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 Future Pro Photographer Contest by Microsoft : The inaugural Microsoft Future Pro Photographers Photography Contest is the most lucrative contest of its kind and provides a unique opportunity for college and university student photographers from around the world to showcase their artistic talent and photographic style. Microsoft is committed to carrying the art of digital photography forward by encouraging new and emerging talent at the student level to learn, utilize, and implement state-of-the-art equipment, software, and techniques to produce the finest images possible. For student photographers, this is an opportunity to Kick Start Your Career as a future professional photographer.
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 Future Pro Photographer Contest
The exciting prize packages include a Grand Prize of US$20,000 cash and a digital workflow prize package. There will also be three First Place winners in the following photo categories: Nature & Landscape; People and Portraits; and Fine Art who will each win US$2000 cash and a digital workflow prize package as well. The submission period is May 1st through May 31st, so enter the inaugural Microsoft Future Pro Photography contest now.
Microsoft Photo contest - Grand Prize
Prize One Grand Prize for best overall photo
- $20,000 cash
- Dell Precision Workstation computer
- Personal portfolio review by Corbis stock agency
- Canon EOS 30D digital SLR
- Epson Stylus Photo 2400 printer
- Adobe Creative Suite 2
- ACDSee Pro Photo Manager
- 5 year Membership, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
- 5 year Membership, Student Photographic Society (SPS)
- 5 year Membership, Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
Microsoft Photo contest - First Prize
Three First Prizes, one for each category:
- $2,000 cash
- Dell Precision Workstation computer
- Canon EOS 30D digital SLR
- Epson Stylus Photo 2400 printer
- Adobe Creative Suite 2
- ACDSee Pro Photo Manager
- 5 year Membership, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
- 5 year Membership, Student Photographic Society (SPS)
- 5 year Membership, Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
Photo Contest category Nature & Landscape
Images that show the grandeur and wonder of the natural world. Landscapes, panoramas, wildlife, and macro photography are just a few of the types of photography that will be considered in this category. Photos should convey the magnificence of nature and winning images will demonstrate the photographers ability to capture the sights, sounds and feel of the environment and translate those senses into a visual experience that will transcend the two-dimensional bounds of the photograph itself.
Photo Contest category People & Portraits
Formal portraits, candid moments, or street photography. Any image that captures the essence of a group or individuals personality will be eligible in this category. The focus is on people, their lives, and the unique characteristics that define their personality.
Photo Contest category Fine Art
An open category that will accentuate photography as an art form. Creativity is the essential element in this category and entrants are encouraged to use all of their resources to create an image that is a personal and artistic interpretation of the subject. All styles are eligible including, but not limited to, black and white, digitally enhanced, and composite images. The only limitation in this category is that of the photographers own imagination.
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