EXPERT ADVICE FROM OUR JUDGES

This is a third and final installment of helpful features from our fabulous judges! Enjoy! Here are a few things I am always looking for in an image: Aesthetic, Story, Relationship/Connection. AESTHETIC What is happening in the background? How is it being used? To set  context for your image,...

We are continuing our 3 part series with our next judge, the wonderful Joy Vertz! Three elements I look for in a successful submission: 1. Impact: When I first see it, I want to have an emotional reaction. There are lots of beautiful children, but an award...

Over the next 3 weeks we will be featuring short interviews with each of our competition judges to help give the members an idea of what they each look for in a truly memorable image. First up, the wonderful Deb Schwedhelm! First, I'd like to say...

Let me start by saying that it was truly an honour to be on a panel of judges that included the incredible Jennifer Hudson and the fabulous Karen Carey. Judging was a lot of work, but, at least for me, it was a wonderful learning...