Frequently Asked Questions
What is an entry?
An entry consists of one image or a series of 6 images.
What is a series entry?
A series includes multiple images that make up a cohesive related story. A series is limited to a maximum of 6 images.
Is there a limit to the number of photos that I can enter?
No, you may enter as many photographs as you like.
What format should I save my digital images?
You should submit JPG images saved with max quality compression with a long dimension of at least 1,000 pixels at 72 to 300 dpi with either Adobe1998, sRGB or untagged color space. Please do not submit images larger than 2 Megabytes.
Are there any additional specifications for the images?
To qualify, photographs must be taken, published or produced between 5/1/07 and 8/12/09 and must be taken in Southern California.
What does "Southern California" mean?
Southern California is defined as the southern portion of the U.S. state of California which includes the following counties: Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, Kern County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Imperial County.
Will my images be sold?
No. You retain copyright to your photograph and the contest sponsors may not sell your photo entry for a fee. All entries may be posted online so that viewers may view all competing entries. Winning entries may be used in connection with the contest and promotion of the contest for a period of 24 months from the date winners are notified.
When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be contacted by mid-September. Professional winners' work will be featured in the September 2009 issue of the Union Tribune and in a winners' gallery on signonsandiego.com.
Can I mail-in my submission?
No, we do not accept mail-in entries.
Please register on this website and upload you entries online.
How do you define a "professional" photographer?
A professional photographer:
- Earns more than 50 percent of his or her income from photographic sales.
- Is a member of such professional photo organizations as the National Press Photographers Association.
- Publishes photographs in books, magazines, newspapers, or online regularly.
What is the People's Choice?
The People's Choice is a section apart from the rest of the contest and the votes will not influence the judges. An entrant would seek votes in order to win the
People's Choice section alone. The winners for the other categories will be determined by the judges.
How do I vote for People's Choice?
In order to vote you need to provide a valid email address, and only one vote per email address is possible. If after voting the first time, you decide to vote for another
image, the first image you voted for will lose that vote. You will see a message reading "Thanks for voting!" and the entry will be highlighted by a BLUE BOX after your
vote has been cast.
How many times can I vote?
One vote per person. We ask that all voters be fair about placing their votes and remember that we track via email address and other information for
the final vote scores after the contest deadline.
Do you still have questions?
Contact us here.
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