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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: Where do I send my photo entries?
A: All submissions are done on-line via the www.icpawards.com website.  Entries cannot be submitted by mail or by any other form of delivery.

Q: How do I send my submission fees?
A: All submission fees must be paid online through this site's shopping cart using your credit card or PayPal account. Follow instructions under the big green SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE on any page of the site. Here is where you will pay your fees and be instructed on how to submit your images. For international submissions, appropriate exchange-rates will apply.

Q: I’m interested in the Documenting a Conservation Project category. What is the fee for submission in that category and how many photos should I submit?
A: For that special category only, photographers MUST submit 6 photos that show various steps or elements of the project in which the photographer has been personally involved. The submission fee for six photos in this category is only $60. If you're unsure what may apply as a good documentary project, check out the GALLERY of documentary winners from 2010 on this website.

Q: How does the judging of submitted photos take place?
A: Our professional judges will first screen entry photos for appropriate content and adherence to the rules regarding artistic and thematic content. Final selections will be made based on artistic composition, photo quality and merit, and apparent visual storytelling within each category according to conservation themes.

Q: I know I'm supposed to submit, along with my image(s), a 1-2 line "descriptor" of my photos – but I'm unsure how to do that. Can you clarify?
A: When you register and begin the submission process, you will be given a set of instructions on the process including tips on how to provide brief descriptors for your images.

Q: Could you give me an example regarding writing a good descriptor for my image(s)?
A: This short description helps the judges in their process by better understanding your intention. For example: a beautiful butterfly may be a wonderful composition, but knowing this is a rare breed with only a few of its species remaining, would have additional impact.

Q: Why does the ICP Awards ask entrants to email images versus using FTP or some higher-tech system for submissions?
A: ICP Awards understands that not all photographers, whether amateur or professional, may be proficient in all technologies. And of course we want to be accessible to as many photographers as possible; that is whey we've chosen to remain with the email submission system.

Q: How do I know if I’m selected as a candidate for awards and exhibit?
A: You will be notified by the e-mail address you give us if you are one of the final candidates. If you are a finalist, you will be asked, via e-mail, to submit the caption and a descriptive paragraph regarding the intention and process of your photograph(s).

Q: If I am selected as one of the award-winners in a particular category, what do I need to do to provide a high-resolution print for final printing for exhibition?
A: If a finalist, you will be asked to submit a high-resolution file of the selected photograph(s) for printing & framing. The ICP Awards will accept your high-resolution file(s) of your photograph(s) and will print the final high-quality image for framing and exhibition. You will also be asked to, upon request, to submit all personal contact information, and an artist statement describing your photo and your intentions on taking it.

Q: Is there a time limit on when of my images were shot?
A: There is no specific date limit, but judges will be reviewing images to ensure that they are relevent to the current world and its environment. Be sure your image has a good backstory to it that fits the mission of the ICP Awards.

Q: What are my rights regarding the photographs I submit?
A: Unlike many photography competitions, the ICP Awards proudly ensures that the Photographer/Artist retains all rights of ownership to the photos submitted. However selected photographers will be expected to provide permission for the ICP Awards and the Burke Museum, in addition to the exhibits themselves,  to use selected photographs via all communications channels including the right to use for any/all promotional purposes and educational purposes related to the exhibit(s), prizes and sponsorships of the ICP Awards. For any/all uses by the ICP Awards and the Burke Museum, photographers will receive appropriate credits.

Q: Why is the ICP Awards not involved in social media like Twitter and Facebook?
A: Good question. At this point our resources to run this program are stretched too thin to be able to oversee a social media plan.  However we’d love to hear from photographers whether or not you believe using social media would be an advantage (or not) to both the ICP Awards and you.  Your input would be useful for future planning.

If you have a question that is not listed here, Use our Contact Form to let us know how to help. Others benefit from your input, so please feel welcome to give us your feedback and suggestions.

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