PhotoKenya Masterpieces 2016 Photo Contest for Kenyan Photographers

Submission Deadline: July 31st 2016

Requirements:

• This photo contest is free
• All entries must be single entries (series not allowed).
• To participate you must be 18 years or above, have a valid Kenyan ID or passport.
• Photographs must be in digital format.  No print or film submissions will be accepted for entry into the masterpieces.
• All digital files must be 8 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPEG format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide (if a landscape orientation) or 1,600 pixels tall (if portrait orientation).
• You can only submit photos taken between January 2014 and 31st July 2016.
• You can only submit 2 entries per category, and in a maximum of 4 categories. Any additional entries will be automatically disqualified. You cannot enter the same photo more than once.
• FILE NAMING: We encourage you to use a proper, easy to understand and unique style to name your JPEG files. For example, your Jpeg fine name can have 3 parts (1) Your name (2) Category Name (3) Title of Photo For example John Juma Abstract Light Split or Esther Mwikali Commercial Coke
• All entries must be taken in Kenya. #ProudlyKenyan

Winners:

• The panel of judges shall nominate 5 finalists in each category and also shortlist 5 photos for the public vote.
• A total of 10 category winners and one overall winner shall receive certificates, trophies and other prizes on the Masterpieces Cocktail night on 19th August 2016 (World Photography Day).
• Second position and third position shall receive certificates as well.

Timeline:

• 20th July – Unveiling of Judges
• 31st July – Closing of entries
• 1st -7th August – Judging
• 12th August – Announcement of Finalists
• 19th August – Award Cocktail

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PhotoKenya Masterpieces 2016 Photo Contest for Kenyan Photographers