PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The Cosplay World Photography Contest is an opportunity for Photographers to submit their best photographs of Cosplayers.
The Contest is broken down into multiple categories. You can submit multiple images, as long as each image matches that category requirements. No single image can be submitted to multiple categories.
There is a $10 entry fee, and you can submit up to 3 images per entry!
GENERAL CONTEST RULES
- All images must not show any lewd, nude or sexual acts and must maintain a PG-13 or lower rating. Any images that are deemed not to meet these qualifications will be disqualified from the contest.
- All images submitted must have been photographed within the past year.
- The image(s) submitted must have been photographed by the individual submitting the image. This includes images submitted in the composite image category. You can not submit an image that you edited that was photographed by someone else. If you submit an image that is not yours, you will be disqualified from the competition and will not be allowed to compete again.
- All images submitted require a model release from the cosplayer(s) pictured in the image. By entering our contest, you are stating that you have secured such a release from your models. It is not our responsibility to verify the release, we are making you aware of that up front, and by entering you acknowledge that responsibility is yours.
- There will be an ENTRY FEE of $10, 3 images allowed per Entry.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After the submission deadline of June 26th, 2023. A panel of judges will review all the images in each category and then vote on the winners. Judges' Decisions for 1st Place and Runner-Up within each category will be announced on July 15th. The finalists from each category will be showcased on Cosplay World social media, and will be printed and framed for Exhibition during Cosplay World Richmond August 5th-6th, 2023. Attendees will vote on an Audience’s Choice Award during the day of August 5th, and the winner to be announced alongside the Cosplay Contest Awards.
CATEGORIES
NATURAL LIGHT IMAGE
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Image taken outside or with natural light
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Fill flash and reflector is allowed in this image category
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Images can not be digitally composited or additional fx added
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Images can include basic enhancements to cosplayer and image adjustment
CREATIVE STUDIO LIGHTING
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Images that utilize creative lighting such as strobes with gels, colored continuous lighting or manipulating natural lighting
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Images can have basic retouching done and basic image adjustments
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Image taken in a studio environment
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Images can not be digitally composited or additional fx added
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Images can include basic enhancements to cosplayer and image adjustments
DIGITAL EDIT - ADVANCED
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A full digital composite image to include but not limited to a new background, environmental elements and other special FX
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Original Image and elements used for composite are required for submission
DIGITAL EDIT - BASIC FX
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Includes adding special FX and atmosphere elements to existing image without removing original background
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Includes enhancements on cosplayer to enhance the photo
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Includes any additional color grading or lighting effects to image
PRIZES
Best Natural Light Image
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16x20 Print of your Image
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CG Hacks Coupon
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$50 Nations Photo Lab Coupon
Best Digital Edit - Advanced
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16x20 Print of your Image
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Composite Nation Oniric 2.0 Plugin
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Composite Nation BreakGen
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CG Hacks Coupon
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$50 Nations Photo Lab Coupon
Best Digital Edit - Basic
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16x20 Print of your Image
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Composite Nation Oniric 2.0 Plugin
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CG Hacks Coupon
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$50 Nations Photo Lab Coupon
Best Creative Studio Lighting
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16x20 Print of your Image
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CG Hacks Coupon
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$50 Nations Photo Lab Coupon
Audience Choice Award
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Attendees will Vote for their top choice amongst the finalists that are displayed during Cosplay World Richmond, August 5th and 6th, 2023. Winner will receive a (CASH PRIZE).
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Each Category Winner will also receive (2) Weekend Passes to Cosplay World Richmond, August 5-6th 2023.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Submission Requirements
For all categories the image resolution needs to be high enough to possibly be printed up to a 16x20 image to be on display during the Cosplay World Convention.
For the Best Cosplay Composite Image please submit a gallery display of the images used to complete the composite to include the original image.
HOW TO SUBMIT
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Fill out online submission form.
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Upload High-Res images (if file is too large, provide link to Dropbox, Google Drive, etc).
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Go to Checkout to pay the Entry Fee of $10 via PayPal.
