SUBMISSION GUIDELINES CATEGORIES ENTRY FEES PRIZES JUDGING / NOTIFICATION COMPETITION RULES

THE 2009 APA NATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION, open to both APA members and non-members, provides a great opportunity to showcase the work of talented photographers from across the country.  It is a celebration of photography and a recognition of extraordinary image making.  The competition goals are:

• To encourage and recognize outstanding work that reflects personal vision as well as technical excellence.
• To increase market opportunities through vigorous post-competition promotion.
• To educate and inspire.  

In keeping with the APA brand, photographers are encouraged to submit work that reflects forethought and planning, is message driven, (away from generic images) and without a doubt exemplifies technical excellence. 

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