The International Filter Photo Contest Returns for 2019
The International Filter Photo Contest [IFPC] is returning for a 2019 programme, celebrating its 9th outing after launching in 2009 and strives to recognise photographic works that show creative use of photographic filters.
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The contest, sponsored by Hoya, Cokin, Kenko and Formatt-Hitech filters intend to draw the greatest shots from all over the globe and, as with previous competitions, the images submitted will be judged by well-known photographers from 4 separate countries.
There will be one ‘Grand Prize’ of Yen 500,000 Yen, which will be awarded to the overall winner. There will also be a ‘Judges Special Prize’ presented, of 100,000 Yen along with 30 ‘Excellent Work’ prizes of 10,000 Yen-worth of Kenko-Tokina group products.
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How to enter
Entries are open from now until 31st October 2019 with the following guidelines
- Photos submitted should make effective use of camera filters
- Filters used may be from any manufacturer
- Filters such as Protectors whose effects cannot be seen in the photograph are not permitted
- Photos that have been heavily edited using retouching software cannot be accepted
Winners of the International Filter Photo Contest 2019 will be announced at Filter-Zone.com in February 2020 as well as at the annual CP+ Asian Camera Show 2020 in Japan.
For full details, terms and previous winners, TAP HERE