Welcome to the Eyeshot Open Call 2023

To make the experience of our Eyeshot Photo Contest Open Call 2023 richer and more meaningful, we invite you to share a little more about yourself and your photography. This will help us to present your work to the jury in a more complete and unique way.

Here are some details you might want to consider including:

Title: Each photo or project might have a title. It could be something simple or evocative, but ideally it should capture the essence of your work.

Details: You might want to share not just where and when the photo was taken or the project was done, but also a bit of the surrounding context making your work even more powerful and comprehensible to the jury and the readers.

Your participation in the contest is the most important thing, and we can’t wait to see your talent on display!

All photographs must accurately represent the scene as it was seen by the photographer. Retouching or alterations that substantially modify the original scene are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, the addition or removal of subjects or significant elements, color alteration, or the use of effects that distort reality.

Photographers must treat all people portrayed in their images with respect. This includes obtaining consent, when possible, avoiding exploiting vulnerable individuals or communities, and respecting the privacy and dignity of subjects.

We expect images to be accompanied by titles and descriptions that help understand the context of the image. We seek to promote authenticity and encourage photographers to share the real stories behind their images. However, we remember that interpretation is subjective and we respect the creative freedom of each artist in presenting their work.

Photographers must be transparent about their process. This includes the disclosure of any significant retouching or modification, the use of models or staging of scenes, and any relationship or conflict of interest that could influence their presentation of the scene.

For the application phase, the photos must have a minimum size of 2500 pixels on the longest side, a resolution of 72 dpi, an sRGB color profile, and should not exceed 5MB per individual photo. Images with watermarks are not accepted. If your photo is selected for the final phase and will therefore be printed for the photographic exhibition, you will be asked to provide an image with a resolution of 300 dpi and with an Adobe RGB color profile.
Photos entered in the Single and Series categories must meet the following additional requirements:

1. They must not have been previously awarded in other photographic competitions.
2. Participants may send photos for both categories.
3. Images with a minimum level of manipulation are accepted; cropping that removes extraneous details and the removal of sensor dust or scratches on negative scans are allowed.

Images containing offensive material, such as gratuitous violence, pornography, hate speech, or promotion of illegal activities, are not allowed.

Photographers must seek to understand the context of the scene they are documenting. They should make every effort to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes, cultural inaccuracies, or misleading representations.

Photographers should seek to minimize their impact on the environment when creating their images. This includes avoiding damaging the natural environment or disturbing wildlife.

The competition is open to legal residents worldwide and is not valid if prohibited by local laws. The competition is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Not valid where prohibited.

For the “single” category, the 1st place winner will receive 1,000 euros, the 2nd place winner will receive 500 euros, and the 3rd place winner will receive 250 euros. The three winning images will be printed as signed postcards in a limited edition to accompany the publication. 50 finalists will be selected and their works will be included in the Eyeshot Open Call 2023 photobook. The 50 photographs will also be exhibited in the final exhibition of the Eyeshot photography competition.
For the “Series” category, the 3 winners will receive a publication contract that includes editing, printing, distribution, and promotion of a limited edition monograph of their work, entirely curated by Eyeshot. In addition, the 3 winners will receive the proceeds from the sales of their publications. 20 finalists will be selected and their work will be included in the Eyeshot Open Call 2023 photobook and the photographs will also be exhibited in the final exhibition of the Eyeshot photography competition. The finalists will be interviewed and published on all Eyeshot channels.

Participants are required to pay the registration fee or take advantage of the due alternative payment structures provided by Eyeshot, and to complete the competition entry form. To be admitted, the works must meet all the competition requirements. Incomplete works or those not complying with the rules or specifications may be disqualified at Eyeshot’s sole discretion.

The decisions of the judges are final. Winners and finalists will be informed via email within seven (7) days of selection. The publisher, Eyeshot, will have no liability for the failure of Winners and Finalists to receive communications due to spam, junk mail, or other security settings, or for Winners and Finalists providing incorrect or non-functional contact information. If they cannot be contacted, if they do not claim the prize within ninety (90) days of the prize assignment notification being sent, or if they do not promptly return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited.

Photographers retain all copyrights to their images. The information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy on the Eyeshot publisher’s website, which can be found here: https://www.eyeshotstreetphotography.com/privacy-policy/.

For everything not expressly provided for in this contract, the provisions of Italian law apply. The Court of Bologna will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute between the parties related to this agreement.

By participating, the user agrees to release and hold harmless Eyeshot Publisher from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, dispute, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, from (i) participation in the Competition and/or acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize or part thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to, malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment;

Registrations for the Open Call 2023 photography competition will be open from June 15th and have been extended until August 14th, 2023. The evaluation process will take place immediately after.

Before participating in the competition, participants are invited to read the registration rules, the specifications related to the different competition categories, the code of ethics, and all other crucial information necessary to participate in the photography competition in an appropriate and informed manner. Full cooperation and adherence to the competition rules are fundamental to ensuring a fair and stimulating competition experience for everyone.

By participating in this competition, the user declares and guarantees that their work is original and does not violate the property rights or intellectual property rights of third parties. If the work violates the intellectual property rights of third parties, the user will be disqualified at the sole discretion of Eyeshot publisher. If the content of the work is accused of violating the property or intellectual property rights of third parties, the user will have to, at their own expense, defend or settle such claims. Each participant retains the copyright of their images, and credit lines will be provided to each participant when they are displayed or submitted anywhere by Eyeshot Publisher.

By participating, the user agrees to be fully and unconditionally bound by these rules and declares and guarantees to meet the eligibility requirements. Furthermore, the User agrees to accept the decisions of Eyeshot Publisher as final and binding as regards the content of this Competition.

Eyeshot would like to emphasis that once the participation fee has been paid, it will not be subject to a refund under any circumstances.

We’re looking forward to an exceptional display of creativity and innovation from all participants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.