4. 1. Read the Rules
• tell winning and losing entries
• how image is used after contest
5. 2. Focus on the Theme
• theme to follow
– send a title and caption
– make entry get noticed
• reveal a tale with your shot
6. 3. Research is Needed
• do rational thinking and investigate
• sponsors decide on winners whose photos
advertise them
– E.g. ‘Prada’ is sponsoring the event, your
subjects have something to do with Prada
items.
7. 4. Use Interesting Composition
• Fascinating composition
• Keeping rule of thirds
• setting focal point one-third of the way in
from edge of frame
8. 5. Go for the Perfect Shot
• find shots having
• eye-catching colors
• uncommon composition
• fantastic expressions
9. 6. Have Some Inspiration
• Use same judges annually
• works of past winners is your guideline
• take care of originality
10. 7. Tell a Story
• Photos show
• Story
• elicits feeling
• communicates a thought