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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Enter Photography Contests?

Published by WPC Official Blog on Jun'14,2021

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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Enter Photography Contests?

WPC Official Blog
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Photography contests are booming online nowadays. You can submit your work from wherever you're, under different categories. It doesn't matter whether you're a professional photographer, or photography is your hobby, if you're passionate about it then you must enter those to assess your skills. They also help you to grow, build a network, and brush up on your skills. Platforms like www.worldphotographersclub.com offer you plenty of opportunities to compete.
Still unsure? Feeling nervous? Thinking that it would lead you nowhere? Read the blog to change your perception of photography contests.
Here are the top 5 reasons why you should enter photography contests-

 

1. The prize is, of course, a very important reason

 

It is perhaps the most motivating factor for any photographer to enter a contest. Usually, the prize money is high, depending on the expertise the contestants are expected to have. Other than money, many contests allow you to work with esteemed photographers, or to visit exotic places for photography on winning. Are you still confused about entering, thinking that if you lose your entry fee would go in vain? Don't worry, worldphotographersclub.com has free contests as well. To enter the paid contests, you only need to spend between Rs.25 to Rs.50, and you can win prizes worth 80 times more than your entry fees. The paid ones are free for premium users. So go and register yourself, show your skills, get exciting prizes.


2. You build a good connection

Photography contests enable you to witness the works of your fellow photographers. It helps you to understand your strengths and weaknesses, by comparing them. If you belong to remote areas, online contests are particularly important for you, as you will get to know many other skilled photographers whom you otherwise would not come across. Make sure you stay in touch with them and keep discussing your ideas.

 

3. You get honest feedback

 

Feedbacks help you to improve and you get honest feedback on your work in photography competitions. Maybe you're too confident about your work, but it's only when you enter different contests, you get to know your exact place. But that doesn't mean you would lose hope if you don't win. You'll get to learn many things, by comparing your work with that of your competitors. Similarly, maybe you're underconfident about your work and get a lot of motivation after securing a good place in competitions. Because these competitions are judged by eminent photographers, the feedbacks you receive are genuine and reliable.

 

4. You become more competitive

Entering photography contests can be a great motivation for you to give your best. This urge and determination will separate you from other not-so-passionate photographers. More often than not, you become more focused when you're taking a photo for a contest, than for your portfolio because the response is quicker in the former. You also get inspiration from your competitor's works.


5. You get a lot of exposure

Photography contests give you great exposure to renowned photographers, photo critics, and common audiences. Even if you don't win, your work is exhibited to so many people. They might contact you later and give you work. You push yourself harder to get the best shot when you're competing with other talented photographers. Our achievements in contests will also add to your resume as a photographer.

Now as you've found so many reasons to enter photography competitions, go and grab your opportunity. You'll be offered contests on different disciplines of photography, be it food, fashion, or wildlife. You may not win the first few contests, but you must keep trying. Only entering contests will give you the momentum to achieve greatness.

Written By Sanga Basu, Content Writer, WPC

 

 


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Photography contests are booming online nowadays. You can submit your work from wherever you're, under different categories. It doesn't matter whether you're a professional photographer, or photography is your hobby, if you're passionate about it then you must enter those to assess your skills. They also help you to grow, build a network, and brush up on your skills. Platforms like www.worldphotographersclub.com offer you plenty of opportunities to compete.
Still unsure? Feeling nervous? Thinking that it would lead you nowhere? Read the blog to change your perception of photography contests.
Here are the top 5 reasons why you should enter photography contests-

 

1. The prize is, of course, a very important reason

 

It is perhaps the most motivating factor for any photographer to enter a contest. Usually, the prize money is high, depending on the expertise the contestants are expected to have. Other than money, many contests allow you to work with esteemed photographers, or to visit exotic places for photography on winning. Are you still confused about entering, thinking that if you lose your entry fee would go in vain? Don't worry, worldphotographersclub.com has free contests as well. To enter the paid contests, you only need to spend between Rs.25 to Rs.50, and you can win prizes worth 80 times more than your entry fees. The paid ones are free for premium users. So go and register yourself, show your skills, get exciting prizes.


2. You build a good connection

Photography contests enable you to witness the works of your fellow photographers. It helps you to understand your strengths and weaknesses, by comparing them. If you belong to remote areas, online contests are particularly important for you, as you will get to know many other skilled photographers whom you otherwise would not come across. Make sure you stay in touch with them and keep discussing your ideas.

 

3. You get honest feedback

 

Feedbacks help you to improve and you get honest feedback on your work in photography competitions. Maybe you're too confident about your work, but it's only when you enter different contests, you get to know your exact place. But that doesn't mean you would lose hope if you don't win. You'll get to learn many things, by comparing your work with that of your competitors. Similarly, maybe you're underconfident about your work and get a lot of motivation after securing a good place in competitions. Because these competitions are judged by eminent photographers, the feedbacks you receive are genuine and reliable.

 

4. You become more competitive

Entering photography contests can be a great motivation for you to give your best. This urge and determination will separate you from other not-so-passionate photographers. More often than not, you become more focused when you're taking a photo for a contest, than for your portfolio because the response is quicker in the former. You also get inspiration from your competitor's works.


5. You get a lot of exposure

Photography contests give you great exposure to renowned photographers, photo critics, and common audiences. Even if you don't win, your work is exhibited to so many people. They might contact you later and give you work. You push yourself harder to get the best shot when you're competing with other talented photographers. Our achievements in contests will also add to your resume as a photographer.

Now as you've found so many reasons to enter photography competitions, go and grab your opportunity. You'll be offered contests on different disciplines of photography, be it food, fashion, or wildlife. You may not win the first few contests, but you must keep trying. Only entering contests will give you the momentum to achieve greatness.

Written By Sanga Basu, Content Writer, WPC