Madrid, Spain—The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced a photo contest under the banner of Picture This! Camera Shots. TIPA initiated the contest to share the passion for the photographic craft and its gear with all working and avid hobbyist photographers. The TIPA Picture This Shot call for entries is now underway.
Further, the Technical Image Press Association is an organization of photo and imaging magazines and websites from around the world. Each year its members sponsor the TIPA World Awards, which are given to the best cameras, lenses and imaging accessory products available.
TIPA Picture This Shot Call for Entries
The call for entries, which is now posted on Picter, is open to all photographers for submission of their best images showcasing their engagement with photography and photo gear. Three different entry categories are in the call. They are “My Camera and I,” “My Camera in Action” and “What’s in My Camera Bag.”
Moreover, photographers can submit up to five images in each category. In addition, each category offers a cash award of approximately $530 (500 euros) for the winner of the category. There is also an overall grand prize for the best in show of $1,590 (1500 euros). Notably, there is no fee for entry. A panel of experts composed of the editors of TIPA member publications will chose the winning images.
TIPA members share their avid and passionate involvement in photography throughout the year in their work on magazines and websites dedicated to all aspects of the imaging art, craft and trade. 
“Consider this call for entries as an invitation to all photographers to celebrate that shared passion,” stated TIPA.
In addition to cash prizes, TIPA will publish the winning 15 images on the TIPA website (www.tipa.com). They will also appear in select TIPA member magazines and websites throughout the world.
For complete details on the call for entries, contest rules as well as the cash award information, click here.
TIPA
The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) is an organization comprised of editors and representatives of photographic magazines and online publications from North America, Europe, Asia as well as Australia. The organization also includes individual imaging and technology expert members.
The members span the consumer, professional and trade sectors. However, each member is dedicated to bringing the message of the joy of photography to their readers. They also provide technical, business and industry news and information to their readers.
