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The deadline has closed. Judging has begun.


Thank you to all the amazing photographers who are participating in this project.
The EXPOSURE competition has become an international phenomenon and the level of work submitted is astounding. Over the coming weeks we will be pouring over all the work submitted to find the one pristine portfolio to be awarded the Grand Prize. The People's Choice Winner will be announced soon. In the interim follow us on Twitter to for updates on the judging process.

Photography is power.  In a world of images, every person with a camera has the potential to define the world around us.  Great photographers capture moments that speak beyond the frame.  Exposure is an international open call for inspired photography.  This opportunity is open to photographers of all backgrounds who are able to speak exquisitely in the language of lenses and aperture.  This is your moment to be discovered. 

What You Get:

By entering the contest, you will receive all of the following:

1| An online portfolio (see a sample here) of your images to share with the world. Your portfolio will be browsable by gallerists, collectors and commercial buyers through our Artist Search Engine.

2| A free subscription to JPG's digital magazine.

3| $100 in discounts and credits from Zipcar.com.

4| Other discounts and freebies from our sponsors valued at over $95.
 

The Awards:

Our panel of judges including Photographer Lauren Greenfield, New York Times Photo Editor Maura Foley, MOMA Curator Nora Lawrence and JPG Founders Derek Powazek & Heather Powazek Champ, will choose one photographer for the Grand Prize:
  • $10,000 cash *AND* 1-year FREE living at a $1.2 million apartment at The Edge in New York City
  • A Manhattan Gallery Reception
  • Airfare and shipping to and from New York City for the event
  • International Publicity
The public will also cast their vote and the highest rated portfolio will receive the People's Choice Award:
  • $2,000 in cash
  • A Manhattan Gallery Reception
  • Airfare and shipping to and from New York City for the event



Above photo by: See-ming Lee