Here is a detailed framework for SayPro’s Quarterly Photography Contests, including theme selection, submission guidelines, and judging criteria:
SayPro Quarterly Photography Contest Framework
1. Objectives
The purpose of SayPro’s quarterly photography contests is to:
- Encourage creative expression through photography.
- Provide a platform for emerging and professional photographers.
- Engage the SayPro community in visual storytelling.
- Celebrate diversity, culture, and innovation through imagery.
2. Contest Structure
Each year will feature four contests, one per quarter:
- Q1 Contest (Jan–Mar)
- Q2 Contest (Apr–Jun)
- Q3 Contest (Jul–Sep)
- Q4 Contest (Oct–Dec)
Each quarter will have a distinct theme, judged entries, public voting, and prizes.
3. Theme Selection Process
Timeline: Finalized one month before each quarter begins.
Process:
- Internal brainstorming by SayPro content and marketing teams.
- Community input through polls or suggestion boxes.
- Selection of relevant, inclusive, and thought-provoking themes.
Examples of Themes:
- “Urban Pulse: Life in the City”
- “Shadows and Light”
- “Sustainable Futures”
- “Human Connections”
- “Africa Through My Lens”
Criteria for Theme Selection:
- Relevance to SayPro’s mission (empowerment, education, community).
- Ability to inspire varied interpretations.
- Broad accessibility for global participants.
4. Submission Guidelines
Eligibility:
- Open to all SayPro users globally (professionals and amateurs).
- Participants must be 18+ or have guardian consent.
Submission Period:
- Open on the 1st of the first month of the quarter.
- Closes on the 25th of the final month of the quarter.
Submission Requirements:
- Each participant may submit 1–3 original photographs per contest.
- Submissions must relate to the announced theme.
- High-resolution JPG or PNG formats (minimum 2000px on the longest side).
- File size should not exceed 10MB per image.
- Minor post-processing allowed (brightness, contrast, color correction), but no AI-generated images or heavy digital manipulation.
- Each image must be accompanied by a title and a 100–200 word description/story.
Submission Method:
- Through SayPro’s official contest portal or app.
- Must agree to terms and conditions, including rights for display and promotional use.
5. Judging Criteria
Photos will be evaluated in two stages: Jury Review and Community Voting.
A. Jury Review (70%)
Panel Composition:
- 3–5 professional photographers or visual artists.
- 1 SayPro representative.
- 1 guest judge (community influencer or past winner).
Criteria:
- Relevance to Theme (20%): How clearly the photo expresses the contest’s theme.
- Originality and Creativity (20%): Unique perspective or concept.
- Technical Quality (15%): Composition, lighting, focus, and exposure.
- Emotional Impact (15%): The ability to provoke thought or feeling.
B. Community Voting (30%)
- Top 20 shortlisted entries will be published for public voting on the SayPro website/app.
- One vote per user/IP address.
- Voting is open for 7 days after the shortlist announcement.
6. Prizes and Recognition
Top 3 Winners:
- 1st Place: $500 USD + Certificate + Featured profile on SayPro website.
- 2nd Place: $250 USD + Certificate.
- 3rd Place: $100 USD + Certificate.
Honorable Mentions:
- Selected entries will receive digital certificates and be featured in SayPro’s online gallery.
Annual Grand Winner:
- Selected from the four quarterly 1st-place winners.
- Receives an additional prize (e.g., $1000, DSLR camera, or sponsored exhibition).
7. Promotion and Engagement
- Announce contest and theme across social media, newsletters, and SayPro community forums.
- Share tips from judges or past winners to help guide participants.
- Engage audiences with behind-the-scenes judging snippets and interviews.
8. Terms and Conditions
- Entrants retain copyright but grant SayPro a non-exclusive license for promotional use.
- Entries must be original works; plagiarized or AI-generated images will be disqualified.
- SayPro reserves the right to modify contest rules as necessary.
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