Images must be:
- Horizontal orientation (regretfully, vertical images cannot be considered)
- High resolution
- File format: TIFF, JPEG, or PDF
- Without watermarks, copyright notices, or logos
- Full bleed (without borders)
How to submit your entry:
- Visit Mishpacha.com/photography-contest
- Click 'Submit your Image' or scroll to the entry form
- Complete your information and upload your image
- Important: Ensure your entries are original works, taken by you, and you have permission from the photo subjects
- You may submit multiple photos (limit to 3)
Judging criteria:
Our judges will evaluate based on two core components:
- Technical quality (exposure, focus, composition)
- Emotional impact, creativity, and story conveyed
Copyright notice:
Your submission confirms your agreement to our terms and conditions. Photos submitted may be published by the organizer in the magazine or on digital, at its discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, the submission of a photo featuring a minor shall constitute parental or guardian consent for the publication of the minor's image. Your participation confirms that the photo submitted is original, that you own all the rights to it, and are authorized to submit it for publication.
For full terms and conditions click here.
Consider these questions when submitting:
- Impact: Does the photo grab attention?
- Creativity: Is it unique or interesting?
- Technical basics: Is it in focus, well-lit, with good color?
- Composition: Is it well-arranged?
- Story: Does it convey a clear message?
Prizes:
20 finalists will be featured in print and/or digital with credit
The grand prize winner will be awarded 'Mishpacha's Photo of the Year' and receive a 1-year magazine subscription
Important dates:
- Submission opens: September 18th, 2024
- Submission deadline: Dec 31st, 2024
- Winners announced: by Jan 31st, 2025
Contact:
For questions or support, please email info@mishpacha.com
BONUS
Tips for success:
Seek unique perspectives: Get low, climb high, or find unusual angles to make common subjects interesting
Focus on lighting: Shoot during "golden hour" (just after sunrise or before sunset) for warm, flattering light
Use the rule of thirds: Place key elements along imaginary grid lines that divide your image into thirds
Capture genuine emotions: Candid shots often convey more powerful stories than posed ones
Simplify your composition: Remove distracting elements to draw attention to your main subject
Experiment with different focal lengths: Wide-angle for landscapes, telephoto for portraits or details
Post-process thoughtfully: Subtle adjustments can enhance your image, but avoid over-editing
Tell a story: Consider what narrative or emotion your photo conveys at a glance
Practice regularly: The more you shoot, the better you'll become at recognizing great photo opportunities
