Photo Contests Can Be the Inspiration for Printed Photo Books
When you work as a photographer, one of the things that you’re going to be looking at is taking part in photography contests. But why settle for simply submitting a single photo to a photography contest? If you have a great collection of shots, why not create a printed photo book that captures your best work?
(source)In a continuing effort to inspire Americans to visit their national and state parks and photograph their beauty, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced a call for entries for the third annual Canon Photography In The Parks Photo Contest*. The contest invites eligible photography enthusiasts, from April 22nd to September 30th, 2008, to enter the contest by submitting images from any park or monument in America. Participants are invited to enter their “Inspirational Nature Images,” the theme for this year’s contest. Canon is also enhancing the photo contest by extending the age range of eligible participants to non-professional photographers ages 13 and up.
“A picture captures a moment in time, but the right picture triggers an emotional reaction within people. Through our Photography in the Parks Photo Contest, we want people to seek out those inspirational images and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while doing it,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. “As an environmentally-conscious organization, we encourage everyone to enjoy the beauty of nature, and also to work to protect it.”
This particular contest is a great example of why photo contests can be a great inspiration for printed photo books. Just as it’s possible to get outside and enjoy the scenery, it’s possible to document those things that you see differently and to share them with others. Just as it’s possible to get one or two great shots, it is also possible to document even more and to focus on creating a much bigger picture.
With printed photo books, you’ll find that it’s a lot easier to convey the big picture of what you’re seeing. You’ll also find that it’s a lot easier to share your passion - those same things that drew you to participating in the first place.
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