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  • District Competition Update: Where Are You?

    There are a lot of photographic competitions out there. It's easy to get lost trying to decipher what goes where and when and why! Here's a quick update, so you don't miss any deadlines: Northcentral District Competition Registration closes February...

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  • Get a Good Start on Competition

    You know that old saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again"? Well, the same is true for PPA and PPA Affiliate photographic competitions. With progressing levels (local, state, district, international) and critiques at every stage, these competitions can help you improve your entries and your chances of earning high marks...until you do succeed.

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  • Richard Sturdevant Receives 2012 Grand Imaging Award for His Image, "Deadman's Hand"

    Congratulations to the winners of PPA's first Grand Imaging Awards. International Photographic Competition jurors selected the top images in six categories from PPA's 2011 Loan Collection. First place winners in each category received a $500 cash prize. And Richard Sturdevant, M.Photog.Cr., of Garland, Texas, this year's overall Grand Imaging Award winner, received an additional $500 award!

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  • Southeast District: Prepare for Competition

    Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is excited to let you know that the 2012 PPA Southeast District Photographic Competition judging is coming up (hosted at Athens, GA). Don't forget: This competition also hosts the Master Artist Competition (formerly the Electronic Imaging Competition), which is open to anyone, regardless of their district.

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:: Spotlight

Fill-in-the-Blank Press Release: 2011 International Photographic Competition Accepted Image

Fill-in-the-Blank Press Release for entrants who merited in the PPA International Photographic Competition.

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Vital Signs: International Photographic Competition Digital Submission Details & More

Entrants for the 2011 IPC may submit either prints, digital files or a combination of the two for judging. This means that the images you select for submission can either be printed and shipped in for judging or digitally created and submitted online. But you don't have to select just one method.

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Vital Signs: International Photographic Competition: Why Compete?

This week, we break down the value of competition and how entering can benefit both you and your clients.

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Vital Signs: International Photographic Competition: How to Get Started

As the number of photographers in the industry continues to grow and the available resources and tools become more advanced, it's more important than ever to stay at the top of your game. A great way to do this is by competing.

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Approved Juror Application

So you want to become a Juror? Open this document to learn more about what is required and how to begin the Approved Juror application process.

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