{"id":6671,"date":"2024-07-17T00:23:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T00:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwmpa.org\/?page_id=6671"},"modified":"2024-07-17T02:41:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T02:41:08","slug":"2023-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/?page_id=6671","title":{"rendered":"2023 Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mission<\/b>

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community of mobile photography enthusiasts, both amateur and professional, providing a platform for sharing, learning, and artistic expression. Through the Greater Washington Mobile Photography Awards (\u201cAwards\u201d), we aim to inspire creativity, promote cultural exchange, and celebrate the beauty of everyday life captured through the lens of a mobile device. We strive to encourage participants to explore and appreciate the world around them and narrate the stories behind their images, reflecting on the rich tapestry of life and fostering a deeper connection to their surroundings and a greater appreciation for the art of photography.

2.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Organizers:<\/b>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Washington Cultural Arts Foundation (WCAF)

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Greater Washington DC Northeast Chinese Association (DAGW)

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Chinese Culture and Community Service Center Photo Club (CCACC Photo Club)

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Raying Photograph Studio\u00a0

3.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Submission Categories:<\/b>

3.1.\u00a0The submissions of Awards comprises two categories: Themed category and Open category.

3.2.\u00a0Themed category

3.2.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Subject: Journey

3.2.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Description: Employ your footsteps, eyes, and heart to measure, capture, and appreciate the scenic beauty, cultural heritage, architecture, street life, wildlife, and flora encountered during your journey. Utilize your mobile device to convey the sights and experiences of your journey, offering personal insights and reflections.

3.2.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Content Classes:

3.2.3.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Natural Scenery of the Journey

3.2.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cultural and Humanistic Aspects of the Journey

3.2.3.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Animals and Plants of the Journey

3.2.3.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience and Insights of the Journey

3.2.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Requirements:

3.2.4.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This category of work falls under the documentary genre, with no restrictions on whether it is in color or monochrome.

3.2.4.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color saturation of the work are permissible within reason.

3.2.4.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cropping is permitted.

3.2.4.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Any addition, removal, or replacement of elements within the original image is not allowed.

3.2.5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Awards:

3.2.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Each class features the following four award levels.

3.2.5.1.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gold Award: one, $300

3.2.5.1.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Silver Award: three, $200 each

3.2.5.1.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bronze Awards: five, $100 each

3.2.5.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Honorable Mentions: vary, Certificates of Honor

3.3.\u00a0Open category

3.3.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Description: the submissions may on any theme except for “Journey.”

3.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Content classes:

3.3.2.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Nature and Scenery

3.3.2.1.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Submissions should prominently feature natural elements or landscapes.

3.3.2.1.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Natural elements may include animals, plants, or natural phenomena.

3.3.2.1.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Landscape submissions should predominantly showcase landscapes.

3.3.2.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Acceptable post-processing for this category includes:

3.3.2.1.4.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color saturation.

3.3.2.1.4.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cropping to enhance composition.

3.3.2.1.4.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Removal of imperfections such as spots and noise.

3.3.2.1.5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unacceptable post-processing for this category includes:

3.3.2.1.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adding, replacing, or moving elements within the composition.

3.3.2.1.5.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Altering the original scene’s composition.

3.3.2.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0People and Documentary

3.3.2.2.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Description: Entries should capture human cultural activities and humanistic landscapes.

3.3.2.2.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Acceptable post-processing for this category includes:

3.3.2.2.2.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color saturation.

3.3.2.2.2.2.\u00a0\u00a0Cropping to improve composition.

3.3.2.2.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unacceptable post-processing for this category includes:

3.3.2.2.3.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adding, removing, or replacing elements within the original image.

3.3.2.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Art and Creativity

3.3.2.3.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Description: submissions should creatively interpret the theme.

3.3.2.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Acceptable post-processing for this category includes:

3.3.2.3.2.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0No restrictions on creative editing or post-processing techniques.

3.3.2.3.2.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Post-processing to create surreal or conceptual images and video art is permitted.

3.3.2.3.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unacceptable post-processing for this category includes:

3.3.2.3.3.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use of purely AI-generated images.

3.3.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Awards:

3.3.3.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Each class features the following four award levels.

3.3.3.1.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gold Award: one, $300

3.3.3.1.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Silver Award: three, $200 each

3.3.3.1.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bronze Awards: five, $100 each

3.3.3.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Honorable Mentions: vary, Certificates of Honor

4.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Judges:<\/b>

4.1.\u00a0Chief Judge: Huang Shicheng

4.2.\u00a0Judges: Weike Zhao, Enpu Yang, Jin Gong, Emma Zhao, John Fan, Hua Zhu,

5.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Submission Period:<\/b>

5.1.\u00a0September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 (Eastern Time)

6.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Submission Requirements:<\/b>

6.1.\u00a0Original photographs taken with a mobile, tablet, or iPad.

6.2.\u00a0Each entry must be titled, with a recommended brief description.

6.3.\u00a0Color or black-and-white photos are accepted.

6.4.\u00a0No watermarks, signatures, or borders allowed.

6.5.\u00a0Retain the original files and complete photo information. Winners may be required to provide original files if necessary.

6.6.\u00a0No restrictions on the time of shooting.

6.7.\u00a0Photos must be in JPEG format.

6.8.\u00a0The long edge of the photo should be no less than 1024 pixels. File size should not exceed 5MB.

6.9.\u00a0All submissions are final and non-refundable.

7.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Submission Fees:<\/b>

7.1.\u00a0Each author is eligible to submit up to 5 entries.

7.2.\u00a0First 2 entries: Free

7.3.\u00a03rd to 5th entries: Fee required

7.3.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Outside China: 5.00 USD per entry

7.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China: 40 RMB per entry

8.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Submission:<\/b>

8.1.\u00a0For all entries except those from Chinese\u00a0mainland:

Submit through the Greater Washington Mobile Photography Awards ‘s official website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.gwmpa.org

8.2.\u00a0For entries from Chinese mainland:

Register and submit through the WeChat program by scanning the QR code provided.

9.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Disclaimer:<\/b>

9.1.\u00a0By participating, authors grant permission for the Greater Washington Mobile Photography Awards and organizing committee to use their submissions for promotional and display purposes free of charge.

9.2.\u00a0Members of the organizing committee and judges are ineligible to participate.

9.3.\u00a0The organizing committee reserves the right of final interpretation of all matters related to the Greater Washington Mobile Photography Awards.

10.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contact:<\/b>

10.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For inquiries or more information, please email\u00a0info.wcaf@gmail.com

11.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Support:<\/b>

11.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Xu Jiang at 240-805-8095.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6671","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6671"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6763,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6671\/revisions\/6763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwmpa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}