CALL FOR ENTRIES: New York Photo Awards 2008

Starting February 1, 2008, the New York Photo Awards will be accepting entries from photographers all over the world, in the search for exciting new work that breaks new ground and challenges common perception. The awards, introduced during the New York Photo Festival, will give participants the opportunity to interact with key experts and decision-makers in the photographic, editorial, fine art, and fashion communities. The New York Photo Awards ceremony will take place May 16, 2008. Only works in the fields of photography, multimedia photography, and multimedia video, produced or published between December 1st, 2006 and January 31st, 2008 are eligible for submission.

Submissions will be accepted until April 14, 2008.

From the New York Photo Awards:

"All Award Winners and Honorable Mentions will enjoy unprecedented visibility for their work. In addition to the New York Photo Awards ceremony, their work will be showcased on the New York Photo Awards and New York Photo Festival websites, and published in leading photo magazines. These artists are also automatically eligible for inclusion in a beautifully produced New York Photo Awards Annual by powerHouse Books. The Annual will be published in November 2008."

Entry Categories include, for professionals: Editorial; Personal Work/ Unpublished/ Fine Art; Advertising; Books; and Multimedia. Student Categories: Editorial; Personal Work/Unpublished; Books; and Multimedia. Entry fees for professionals are $30 per photograph; $90 per published book, catalog, editorial, or any other periodical; and $75 per multimedia selection. Entry fees for students are $10 per photograph; $50 per 12-image portfolio; and $45 per multimedia submission.

Visit newyorkphotoawards.com for more information.