Hasselblad Masters 2014 – Call for Submissions

Hasselblad Masters 2014 – Call for Submissions

Photographers who want their images to be considered for the prestigious 2014 Hasselblad Masters Awards have until August 31 to enter. There are 12 categories to choose from, including a new underwater section and a refreshed ‘Project//21’ category which is open to amateurs, students, assistants and young professionals who are 21 years old or younger.

In a big change to the format entries are now allowed from both medium format and 35mm-style DSLRs providing that whatever camera is used is delivering a minimum resolution of 16 megapixels. Those shooting with film are also eligible to enter.

Applicants are invited to submit three images in one or more of the following categories: Fine Art, Landscapes/Nature, Wedding/Social, Portrait, Fashion/Beauty, Editorial, Products, Architecture, General, Wildlife, Project//21 and Underwater.

To qualify for categories other than Project//21, the competition is open to all photographers who have been active professionals for at least three years. All images must be submitted digitally (including full EXIF data) regardless of capture format.

Eligibility: The Hasselblad Masters Competition is open to all photographers who have been active professionals for more than three years and who are using cameras of 16MP and above

Entry Fee: No / Free to Enter

Prizes Hasselblad Masters 2014 winners will receive a trophy presented at Photokina 2014 and will be sponsored with Hasselblad camera equipment for a period of approximately four months. During this time the photographer can use the equipment at their discretion to create a set of images for a special Masters Commemorative book that will subsequently be published. All winning images will be published on the Hasselblad global website, in VICTOR magazine, will be presented at the exhibitions around the world and will feature in Hasselblad advertising and Masters Partners promotions and in the Hasselblad Masters Book Vol. 4.

Copyright and usage right: The Photographer guarantees that he/she owns any and all relevant copyrights and permissions for the submitted images. The Photographer agrees that Hasselblad has the right to display the submitted images for voting purposes on its websites and other forums.

For more details read the PDF Masters2014-RulesAndRegulations_EN

Deadline: Admissions start on 1st May 2012 and you have until 31st August 2012 to get your entry to us.

Website: http://www.hasselblad.com/masters.aspx