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MPI – INTERNATIONAL IMAGE CHALLENGE – 2019 GUIDELINES These guidelines have been compiled to assist the photographer in entering MPI’s – International Image Challenge – 2019. Please contact MPI at 403‐273‐6762 / 1‐844‐273‐6762 or email us at competitions@mpio.co if you have any questions or concerns.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
MPI 2019 INTERNATIONAL IMAGE CHALLENGE ................................................................................................................... 2
ELIGIBILITY FOR MPI – INTERNATIONAL IMAGE CHALLENGE 2019: ........................................................................................................ 2
Member Eligibility: .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
OPEN CHALLENGE Eligibility:............................................................................................................................................... 3
SCORING CRITERIA:....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Impact: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Presentation: .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Creativity: ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Centre of Interest: ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
5. Composition: .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
6. Lighting: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7. Technique: .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
8. STORY Telling: ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
9. Image Capture: .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
10. Post Production: ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
SUBMISSIONS: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Scoring of Individual Images: .............................................................................................................................................. 5
MPI’S – INTERNATIONAL IMAGE CHALLENGE – WINNERS BREAKDOWN.................................................................................................. 5
MPI’s Members Only Awards: ............................................................................................................................................. 5
MPI’s Open Challenge – Winning Breakdown:.................................................................................................................... 6
Competition Categories AND CLASS REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................................................ 6
Categories and Classes: ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
IMAGE ENTRY SPECIFICATIONS: ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Entry Samples FOR IMAGE NAMING: .................................................................................................................................. 7
CALL FOR ENTRIES: .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES: ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Deadline for entries: ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Fees:. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Member Pricing: .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Non- Member Pricing: ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Payments for the MPI 2019 IIC are via paypal: .................................................................................................................... 8
Page 1MPI 2019 INTERNATIONAL IMAGE CHALLENGE
Registered Members of the Master Photographers International Organization are eligible to enter the MPI
2019 International Image Challenge for all benefits towards MPI’s Educational Program and the IIC
Distinguishing Trophies and Sealed Images.
The MPI 2019 International OPEN Image Challenge is open to all. Winners of the MPI 2019 Open Challenge are
for the TOP Award Trophy and Digital Certificates only.
ELIGIBILITY FOR MPI – INTERNATIONAL IMAGE CHALLENGE 2019:
MEMBER ELIGIBILITY:
1. Entrant must be a full member of the Master Photographers International Organization,
2. Member’s membership must be in good standing within the organization,
3. All original images must be captured and exposed by the entrant,
4. Entries will NOT be eligible if they have been produced under the supervision of an instructor or class
assignment,
5. No two entries of the same images are to be submitted in the same or different class,
6. No images of the same setting are to be entered in the same year.
7. The entrant’s name must not be visible anywhere on the image If name is included anywhere on the
image, image will be disqualified.
8. A maximum of 4 entries per category may be submitted. (4) Commercial, (4) Digital Illustration, (4)
Fine Art, (4) Nature, (4) Portrait or (4) Wedding. Up to a total submission of 24 images may be submitted
for this annual challenge. To be eligible for POY, please ensure you follow the rules for each specific
Category.
9. Up to (1) Album (see breakdown below) may be submitted for this challenge,
10. Entries are to be in digital jpeg format,
11. Entries placing in a Prestige Award or higher in any previous MPI Competitions are not allowed to be
resubmitted. Any Achievement Award images that have been re‐processed may be resubmitted,
12. Images that are captured and produced from an existing photograph, movie banner, video banner
cover or art work of another photographer or artist and created to look as the existing photograph or
art work; will be disqualified from the competition. This will constitute plagiarism,
13. Entries that may violate copyright, trademark or other applicable laws, will be disqualified. If you are
entering a photo of a person, please ensure you have a model release as images WILL be in the public
eye and on social media,
14. Images created by another photographer and used as your own will not only disqualify the member
from the competition but there may also be consequences on membership,
15. Smart phone and/or tablet device images will NOT be accepted in the MPI’s – International Image
Challenge,
16. MPI Registered Members not be eligible for the MPI – Open Challenge Awards
17. Winners of more than (1) Photographer of the Year in Category, will be eligible to a maximum of 2
Photographer of the Year in Category in the current year entering. Highest Scoring Categories will be
selected.
18. You agree and understand that all entries into any MPI IIC, may be used for promoting the winners, for
promoting the MPI IIC, for Video announcement and for web display.
19. MPI Members that have not completed their Entry Placement (Qualifications) will be eligible for the
Master Program Points. Un-Qualified Members will not be eligible for Award Trophies or Sealed Display
Certificate.
20. Class Awards must have achieved an 80% or higher.
Page 2OPEN CHALLENGE ELIGIBILITY:
1. All original images must be captured and exposed by the entrant,
2. Entries will NOT be eligible if they have been produced under the supervision of an instructor or class
assignment,
3. No two entries of the same images are to be submitted in the same or different class,
4. The entrant’s name must not be visible anywhere upon the image including the image properties /
metadata. If name is included anywhere on the image, image will be disqualified.
5. A maximum of 4 entries per category may be submitted. (4) Commercial, (4) Digital Illustration, (4)
Fine Art, (4) Nature, (4) Portrait or (4) Wedding.
6. To be eligible for TOP OPEN Challenge Winner, you must have submitted (4) images of the 6 categories,
7. Images that are captured and produced from an existing photograph, movie banner, video banner
cover or art work of another photographer or artist and created to look as the existing photograph or
art work; will be disqualified from the competition. This will constitute plagiarism,
8. Entries that may violate copyright, trademark or other applicable laws, will be disqualified. If you are
entering a photo of a person, please ensure you have a model release as images may be in public and
on social media,
9. Images created by another photographer and used as your own will not only disqualify the member
from the competition but there may also be consequences on membership.
10. Smart phone and/or tablet device images will NOT be accepted in the MPI’s – International Image
Challenge,
11. Non‐Members are only eligible for the MPI – Open Challenge Awards
12. You agree and understand that all entries into any MPI IIC, may be used for promoting the winners, for
promoting the MPI IIC, for Video announcement and for web display.
SCORING CRITERIA:
All received images will be scored upon the following 10 criteria’s,
1. IMPACT:
The initial things the judges are looking for is IMPACT and a STRONG first impression. If the image is
forgettable, then it will most likely not be rewarded well. If the image slaps the judges in their faces so
that they will never forget it, then chances are you are well on your way to a good score. The impact
and originality of the image creates the WOW factor for the judges. Your everyday work may be
consistent and salable but may not do well in competition. What might win the hearts of your clients
may not necessarily win the hearts of the judges. Originality with great execution is highly rewarded.
Perhaps an entry has been created well but its impact is lessened because it has been seen before and
arguably created more effectively. Make the judges ask themselves, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
2. PRESENTATION:
How you present and name your image is as important as how you capture them. Canvases and borders
can be used to enhance your image however this may not be necessary as a strong image may stand out
by itself.
3. CREATIVITY:
How you express your imagination in the concept you want to communicate with your photo is called
creativity. Does your image demonstrate an original idea, message or vision that you did more than just
copy some other photographer’s style? Does it have a fresh style and not something seen repeatedly? Is
the background different or unique? Is your posing creative? Does your image show a unique perspective
or a different angle? Creativity is what separates us from other photographers or artist.
Page 34. CENTRE OF INTEREST:
The center of interest is that part of the image which attracts the mind. The focal point is that area of
an image that attracts the eye. An example: The Rule of Thirds is a geometric method used to help find
the most interesting area of the composition. Using the Rule of Thirds to create a center of interest will
help in producing a successful image. Of course, the rule of thirds is not always necessary when creating a
powerful image, however is used most frequently for many successful images. Other techniques can be
applied to enhance your images… How you bring the viewer’s attention to the desired area of the image
is paramount. Remember, the brightest part of the image should be the artist’s desired point of interest.
5. COMPOSITION:
Composition, cropping and point of interest of an image are ways that you can elevate your entry from
ordinary to extraordinary. Composition is important when designing or preparing the image. Bringing an
image together with all its visual elements, helps prompt the viewer to look where the maker intended.
Effective composition can help tell the story.
6. LIGHTING:
Accomplishing perfect exposure whether you are using artificial or natural light is extremely important
when it comes to crafting detail and depth of field which expresses an image. Lighting is the key to
creating images with the mood you intended them for. Proper use of lighting helps enhance your photo.
Understanding quality of light can help you arrange your natural light capture during the best time for
natural light conditions. If using studio or controlled lighting, understanding quality of light and what you
can accomplish with the equipment you have, is a tool that can help take your image to the next level.
Not using light source to its fullest potential can hurt images in that they may washed out or too dark or
flat and without the depth of field needed to create a strong image. Proper lighting also facilitates the
noise issue which many digital photographers may struggle with.
7. TECHNIQUE:
The method used to create the image is called the technic. Show the judges your artistic eye and what
you can do with the technic or technics chosen for your image. Be aware of what elements you can use
to create your vision.
8. STORY TELLING:
Emotion, Story and Communication: Remember that every element in your image should help convey
the desired message and story of the subject matter to the viewer of your image. Is the story apparent
or does it have just enough mystery to inspire the judges to draw their own unique conclusion?
Photography is an art, right? Art is defined as a form of communication. So, the more effective you
communicate your message to the viewer, your art is more understood and therefore rewarded.
9. IMAGE CAPTURE:
In camera focus and exposure: These steps celebrate the craft the photographer executed “in camera”
from elementary things as desired focus to correct exposure to the difficulty of achieving the desired
result “in camera.”
10. POST PRODUCTION:
Poor post production is usually the first negative thing judges notice. This includes lack of detail in
highlights and shadows, flat black tones, over sharpening, unreal HDR, poor color, poor skin retouching,
etc... “Invisible Photoshop” is usually the best approach, meaning that evidence of what you have done
in post‐production is not apparent.
Page 4SUBMISSIONS:
Currently submissions are only in digital format; however, this may change in the future. Images may be
added to a white canvas. We suggest that Images in Nature Category should not be included on canvas
as this Category is more Natural. Images are to be a maximum of 3000 pixel on the longest side. You
Understand that canvases are removed when preparing winning Sealed Certificates for both digital and
prints.
SCORING OF INDIVIDUAL IMAGES:
❖ 75% - 78.9% - Achievement Award (Below Average/beginners level)
❖ 79% - 84.9% - Prestige Award (Average)
❖ 85% - 90.9% - Award of Distinction (Above Average)
❖ 91% - 94.9% - Award of Excellence (Excellent)
❖ 95% - 100% - Pinnacle Award (Exceptional)
Note: Any images not receiving a minimum score of 75% will not be in consideration for the above awards. Only
images of Prestige Level and Higher are displayed. Only Images of Prestige Level or Higher earn a Digital
Certificate. Only Images of Award of Distinction or Higher earn a Printed Certificate.
MPI’S – INTERNATIONAL IMAGE CHALLENGE – WINNERS
BREAKDOWN
MPI’S MEMBERS ONLY AWARDS:
Note: For MPI Members Only
❖ Master Photographer International’s – Photographer of the Year TOP Winner
❖ Commercial Photographer of the Year
❖ Digital Illustration Photographer of the Year
❖ Fine Art Photographer of the Year
❖ Nature Photographer of the Year
❖ Portrait Photographer of the Year
❖ Wedding Photographer of the Year
❖ Highest Scoring Master Image
❖ Highest Scoring Craftsman Image
❖ Highest Scoring Associate Image
❖ Various Best in Class Award Winners
❖ Best Album Winner
Best in Class Winners Must Score 80% of higher to be eligible for Class Winner Trophies.
Page 5MPI’S OPEN CHALLENGE – WINNING BREAKDOWN:
IMPORTANT: For Non-Members Only (4 Images in a Category need to be entered to be eligible for Open
Challenge Top 3 winners)
❖ MPI Open Challenge – Winner
❖ MPI Open Challenge – First Runner Up
❖ MPI Open Challenge – Second Runner Up
❖ Winners and Runners up in the Open Challenge must have achieved at least 2 prestige awards.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES AND CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
Note: If you are submitting for Photographer of the Year (POY) in one of the six Master categories, you MUST
have 4 images submitted in that category. This includes if you are entering into the Open Challenge.
Class requirements for photographer of the year entries
COMMERCIAL - 3 or more Classes
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION - 2 or more Classes
FINE ART - 2 or more Classes
NATURE - 2 or more Classes
PORTRAIT - 3 or more Classes
WEDDING - 3 or more Classes
CATEGORIES AND CLASSES:
COMMERCIAL: DIGITAL ART: FINE ART:
➢ C1 Advertising ➢ D1 Digital Art – Commercial Use ➢ F1 Abstract
➢ C2 Architecture ➢ D2 Digital Fine Art ➢ F2 Alternative Photographic Processes
➢ C3 Aerial or Drone ➢ D3 Digital Illustrative Storytelling ➢ F3 Fine Art Architecture
➢ C4 Beauty and Fashion ➢ D4 Digitally Altered Portrait ➢ F4 Fine Art Aerial or Drone
➢ D5 Digital Abstract Art ➢ F5 Black and White
➢ C5 Editorial or Press
➢ F6 Cityscapes
➢ C6 Botanical or Microscopic ➢ F7 Cityscapes (Painterly or Artistic)
➢ C7 Food or Product ➢ F8 Cityscape (Panorama)
➢ C8 Industrial
➢ F9 Fine Art Landscapes or Seascapes
➢ C9 Sports (Paid or Olympics)
➢ C10 Corporate Portrait ➢ F10 Fine Art Landscapes or Seascapes
(Painterly or Artistic)
➢ C11 Travel
➢ F11 Fine Art Landscapes or Seascapes
(Panorama)
➢ F12 Nude or Figure Study
➢ F13 Fine Art Floral
➢ F14 Macro or Microscope
➢ F15 Still Life
➢ F16 Street Photography
➢ F17 Fine Art Nature
NATURE: PORTRAIT: WEDDING:
➢ N1 Birds and Birds of Prey ➢ P1 Child Portrait ➢ W1 Bride’s Tale
➢ N2 Botanical ➢ P2 Child Portrait Story ➢ W2 Groom’s Tale
➢ N3 Natures Macro ➢ P3 Couples and Engagement ➢ W3 Bridal Party
Page 6➢ N4 Natural Landscapes ➢ P4 Portrait (1 Person) ➢ W4 Wedding Couple
➢ N5 Natural Seascapes/Waterscapes ➢ P5 Family Portrait ➢ W5 Wedding Ceremony
➢ N6 Sea life ➢ P6 Fine Art Portrait ➢ W6 Wedding Details
➢ N7 Wildlife ➢ P7 Traditional Portraiture ➢ W7 Wedding Formals including Studio
➢ P8 Portrait Story (Non-Child) ➢ W8 Wedding Creative
➢ P9 Maternity ➢ W9 Wedding Reception
➢ P10 Newborn ➢ W10 Trash the Dress
➢ P11 Pet Photography
➢ P12 Women’s Photography
➢ P13 Underwater Portrait Photography
ALBUM AND DISPLAY BOOK ENTRIES:
Albums are to be submitted in digital form. Pages should be no less than 7 double sides and up to 30 double sides and
should be numbered and uploaded in a synchronized manner; only one album or book entry per entrant. Album
double flat must be 4000 pixels on the longest side.
NEW You may enter up to 3 images from album entered in current year you are entering the album.
Albums can consist of;
➢ Events: This could be for organized social events, such as weddings, baptisms, bar mitzvahs,
etc.
➢ Non‐Events: This could be for family and child portrait, seniors, maternity and newborn, baby’s first
year, women’s boudoir or child storytelling albums.
➢ Fine Art: This could be for fine art scenic, fine art nudes, storytelling, black and white, flowers
etc... This style of album/book should have writing accompanying it as it would be displayed in
a book.
EVENT NON-EVENT FINE ART
➢ A1 - Wedding ➢ A5 - Portrait ➢ A10 Travel
➢ A2 - Baptism ➢ A6 - Portrait Story ➢ A11 Fine Art Nudes or Figure Study
➢ A3 - Bar Mitzvah ➢ A7 - High School Senior ➢ A12 Black and White
➢ A4 - Commercial Event ➢ A8 - Portrait (Other) ➢ A13 Floral
➢ A9 - Landscape or Nature ➢ A14 Fine Art (Other)
IMAGE ENTRY SPECIFICATIONS:
Digital single image size must be sized to 3000 pixels on the longest side saved at the highest qualify, this includes
canvas if you are placing your image on a canvas, please use a White canvas. The image should not exceed 3.5 MB
when saved. Color Profile should be in Adobe RGB color space.
ENTRY SAMPLES FOR IMAGE NAMING:
File Naming - Image name and file name must match. If they don’t match, it may not be captured for entry. It is
best to copy your file name and paste into your entry form. File Name should be (Class) (Image name) See
Sample Below
W5 (For Wedding Ceremony) The Kelly Wedding (Image Name)
Page 7Example of Member Entry: Example of a Non-Member entry:
Class Image Name Category Image Name
W5 The Kelly Wedding Wedding The Kelly Wedding
Do not separated the Image name with an underscore. Name MUST not be longer than 30 Characters including
spaces. Each Word should start with a capital.
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Call for Entries is now opened.
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES:
Early bird entries close February 28th, 2019
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:
All entries close Midnight, Sunday March 31st, 2019, MST
All entries MUST be submitted no later than March 31st, 2019 (11:59pm MST)
Note: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
FEES:
Fees are based on per image and time of submission basis.
MEMBER PRICING:
$28.00 per image till February 28th, 2019 (11:59pm MST) ‐ Early
Bird Price
$33.00 per image from March 1st to March 31st , 2019 (11:59pm MST) ‐ Regular Price
$89.00 Album Entry – 7 to 30 double sided pages
NON- MEMBER PRICING:
$30.00 per image till February 28th, 2019 (11:59pm MST) ‐ Early
Bird Price
$33.00 per image from March 1st to March 31st, 2019 (11:59pm MST) ‐ Regular Price
Payments for the MPI 2019 IIC are via paypal:
Please have a valid credit card prior to completing your entry. (Visa or Mastercard)
Entries Entered in Wrong Classes or Categories Will Be Disqualified.
If you are not sure of which Class or Category to Enter an image in, please reach out to the MPI Administrator
Tula Edmunds at competitions@mpio.co
Good Luck in the MPI 2019 International Image Challenge (IIC)
An International Educational Competition judged by Qualified Judges
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