DEPTH of FIELD, a photography contest focused on social change

Mission:

Depth of Field (DoF) is a photography contest increasing the visibility of non-profit organizations and aspiring photographers by generating professional resources and quality media for both.

Contest Description:

Images inspire people to act, making them a valuable tool for non profit organizations to use in promoting their message. The Depth of Field photography contest addresses the expressed need from both photographers and non-profit organizations to increase their visibility and scope of work. We address these needs by allowing the sponsored organization to designate a theme and later, have full rights to all images submitted to their contest (photographers will maintain ownership). Winning and non-winning images may be used by the organization which provides the opportunity for photographers to gain professional contacts in various fields.

In addition to the benefits of visibility, both photographers and sponsored organizations will receive cash and/or prizes. Photographers will receive the highly sought-after Nikon D90 or $750 as a grand prize. Second place will receive $250, third place $100, and two honorable mentions will receive $75/each. Additionally, the organization will receive a $1000 minimum cash donation.

Each photograph submitted costs $25. The contest deadline will be extended if fewer than 200 entries are received.

The contest will be judged anonymously by four judges: three representing Depth of Field and one representing the sponsored organization. Judge profiles are available on the DoF website.

What you receive as a sponsored non-profit organization:

• A press toolkit including print and digital media customized for your contest. We can work together to determine the most useful tools for your situation.
• A minimum cash donation of $1000.00.
• Digital files of all images submitted to your contest.
• Rights to use these images for the promotion of your organization for one year. (The photographer may grant permission for continued use).
• Increased exposure among your constituents prior to, during and proceeding your contest.
• Increased exposure among communities otherwise unaware of your mission through all of the media outlets utilized by DoF.

What you provide as a sponsored organization:

• One contact person with whom Depth of Field (DoF) will communicate.
• Promptly after being selected, your contact person will work with DoF to confirm a theme for your contest.
• Your organization will be responsible for distributing the press toolkit to your constituent base and media contacts as appropriate.
• One individual to serve as a judge. This person will be contacted by DoF with instructions and guidelines for judging.
• Your organization will be asked to sign a contract that will outline the terms of use for the photographs. (Your organization will have rights to, but not ownership of all images submitted to your contest for one year. This means giving credit to the artist whenever the image is used. The contract will also include an agreement that your organization will make an attempt to contact the artist, using their submitted contact information, if and when you use his/her image).