2. Terms & Conditions
I. The work of each applicant will need to address the following concept:
imAge
Challenging stereotypes of older people
Some cultures consider older people as the most important members of the community,
where they are respected for their wisdom and experience. In others, they are often
forgotten. After retirement, the senior citizens can become invisible. Yet they are alive and
well with thoughts, feelings and important stories to tell, both past and present.
We invite you, the creative photographer, to grab your camera and get out there to find
and record the lives of those wonderful senior citizens - what are they up to? Go out there
and capture images of your grandparents, your elder neighbours, local residents and
aging strangers. Specifically, we invite you to submit images that tell a story of what the
elderly represent today - how important their contributions are to society - many of them
have vital roles within their family units, passing on their invaluable experience to the
younger generation. Some have also important volunteering jobs - their highly reliable
contributions make a huge difference on different fronts - from schools and hospitals to
community-based jobs. And there are elderly people who have an array of amazing
hobbies and interests.
We encourage you to redefine how we perceive and photograph ‘the retired’, so we ask
you to avoid those standard portraits of wrinkled and wise. Work with your models and
bring back fresh ideas to illuminate the forgotten men and women who continue to make a
difference to communities worldwide.
The 2015 photography award of imAge challenges the stereotype of older people
often being viewed as a burden on their families and a drain on the public purse.
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3. II. Artwork
1. Each applicant will need to submit a photographic social reportage consisting of three
themed images.
2. Images may be enhanced for colour/contrast/brightness, but cannot be manipulated.
3. Applicants must warrant that the photographs they are submitting are their own work
and that they own the copyright for them.
4. Each applicant will retain full copyright of their own work.
III. Fees
There are no fees to enter the competition.
IV. Participants
The Award is open to photographers of all nationalities worldwide. Illegible or incomplete
entries will not be accepted. Please note that proof of transmission will not be accepted as
proof of receipt.
V. The Panel of Judges
To assess the submissions are:
Anne Williams, Director of Photography, London College of Communication
Cristobal Catalan, Creative Director, Liminal Senses Productions
Michael Pritchard, Director-General, The Royal Photographic Society
Roger Tooth, Head of Photography, The Guardian
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4. VI. The timeline of the competition is as follows: (dates TBC)
01/04/2016 All documentation, including the 3 themed images, must be received
06/04/2016 The panel of judges identifies the finalists
08/04/2016 The names of the finalists are announced
20/04/2016 Official opening of the exhibition & announcement of the winner
VII. How to apply
Each applicant will need to submit:
1. Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max)
2. Three themed images
3. Artistic statement - a description of your work and how it relates to the theme (max 30 words).
VIII. Instructions for emailing photographic and document files
Each photo must be saved in .jpg format at 300PPI - minimum recommended size of
3000x2000 pixels. Each photo labeled with the applicant’s name and its corresponding
number of photo, for example:
Smith Jonathan photo1.jpg
Smith Jonathan photo2.jpg
Smith Jonathan photo3.jpg
Send a zip containing your photographs, CV (complete with telephone number), and a
brief artistic statement (max 30 words) to one@youmanity.today
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5. IX. Prize
The works of the winner and three runner ups will be exhibited as part of a group exhibition
at King’s College from 18/04/2016 - 24/04/2016.
The winner will be awarded a gold medal by the Director-General of the Royal Photographic
Society.
XX. Consent
Participation in the competition presupposes the full knowledge and acceptance of these
rules. Events may occur that render the competition itself or the awarding of the prize
impossible due to reasons beyond the control of YOUMANITY; the organisers may at their
absolute discretion amend or vary the terms & conditions of the Award and the applicants
agree that no liability shall attach to the organisers as a result thereof.
The Jury's decision is final.
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