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.

And you know what that means...it's time to get your images ready! You can submit your entries online: March 1-22, 2012 (online entry closes at 5:00pm EST).

This district competition is a great opportunity for photographers like you to learn and grow since your work is judged by international jurors. Get your images ready and go to http://www.ppa.com/competitions/southeast.php to find the forms, rules and entry information for the competition.

Remember that you can now enter either prints or digital files, and image formats are no longer restricted to 16 x 20. Plus, images receiving a score of 80 or above in district competitions (like the one coming up in your area) will automatically earn an exhibition merit when submitted to the 2012 PPA International Photographic Competition. That means you'll be one step (one merit) closer to PPA's Master of Photography degree.

Start or continue your journey today to earn a degree recognized throughout the world. This PPA District Photographic Competition is the first step--get your images ready to submit!

See the full list of PPA District Competition dates and details online.