Winning Digital Photo Contests (Lark Photography Book)

Digital photo contests are hot, hot, HOT and this savvy guide reveals the inside secrets and technical advice photographers need to find and win the best competitions. Jeff Wignall covers all aspects of this rising phenomenon, from finding safe and trustworthy contests to taking visually impressive and emotionally powerful photos that will catch the judges eyes.

In addition to prizes, these contests provide digital photographers with a unique and unprecedented opportunity to showcase their work, and Wignall maps out how to take advantage of this exciting trend. He also includes one-on-one interviews with key contest owners and judges to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on why a particular photo won. The features contests include: Digital Image Cafe, National Wildlife Federation, Kodak, Steve s Digicams, Popular Photography, Smithsonian Magazine, Wet Pixel, and many more.

Well over 100 original contest-winning images appear throughout the book, with commentary from the contributing photographers on their specific style and shooting techniques.