Change of initial entry format
for annual awards
A COMPLETE makeover for the entry method and rules for the national
annual exhibition comes with a change of name to The Master Photogra-
Lisa Visser’s Photographer of the Year winner for 2008. The
phy Awards. The first entry round will now require unmounted prints of the
image in this 20 x 16 mounted print is 12 x 8", or 96 square
image only, and finished 20 x 16s will only be requested from shortlisted
inches, meeting the requirements for the new rules.
pictures for the final judging.
The rules for making the Entry Print are simple, it should show the
judges your photography as clearly as possible in its own right.
The final exhibition print must be mounted, 20 x 16" in size and up to
7mm total thickness. Creative mount design may be incorporated photo-
graphically or digitally. For smaller prints mounted on the 20 x 16 (like
the 2008 winner from Lisa Visser, right) a mount overlay or matte with up
to two layers may be used. A full resolution image file must exist for the
entry and the same file – without any changes – must be used for both
the Entry and finished exhibition print.
The Entry Print may be on any type of paper – gloss, matt, lustre, high
gloss, watercolour, textured art. This can include pearl, metallic, warmtone
or other base colours. The print may be photographic, dye sublimation,
inkjet or other photographic or photomechanical methods but the proc-
ess used for the Entry Print MUST match the final print, including the
laboratory or printer used, the inks and materials.
When submitting a shortlisted entry as a finished 20 x 16", you will
be required to provide on CD an unmodified full resolution file saved as This is what an entry
an 8-bit TIFF or a maximum quality JPEG, with embedded ICC profile. The print should look like
judges may require to view the original file, and the Judging Panel will be relative to the exhibition
assisted by an independent technical expert. print above. The full size
The finished exhibition print and mount must not exceed 7mm thickness, used for the final print, 8
and must be EXACTLY 20 x 16" or 50.8 x 40.6cm. Prints made to any other x 12, would be accepted
size will be disqualified. This is important as the finished prints must fit as an entry print. A
the exhibition frames precisely. There must not be any identification of the narrow black or white
photographer on the front of the print. border is acceptable.
Each Entry Print must have an entry label affixed to the back. You must
provide your own reference number for every print, to enable the judges to Key points
notify you if your entry is shortlisted.
The MPA will retain all the Entry Prints, which may be used in the final * Your initial entry should be an unmounted print between 80 and 96 sq.in
judging to refer back and ensure the image has not been altered. After * You should use your digital file prepared for exhibition to create this print
the judging, the prints may kept for possible future publication in MPA * Shortlisted photographers will be asked to send in the finished 20 x 16
literature or the MPA’s magazine, based on the marks received. In the case along with this file on CD
of finalists, the image file submitted with the 20 x 16 print will be used for
reproduction in the catalogue, magazine and for publicity release. NEW: Silver Image - the Traditional Category
It is a condition of entry that the photographer/client/subject give
permission for these uses. The Fujifilm sponsored Silver Image Award award for entries made using
traditional film-based imaging is being introduced in 2009. Film must have
Cost savings been used for the image capture, and the print must be made on photo-
graphic paper. A digital intermediate stage (scanning, file preparation as
It is suggested that you take advantage of special lab deals to have the with any other image) or digital lab printing (negative scanned and printed
Entry Print, and the finished 20 x 16 exhibition print, made at the same in one step) is allowed. This is an Open Category – open to all.
time. This ensures the highest level of consistency, and matching between
the prints. NEW: The David Facey Memorial Open Award
By avoiding the shipping costs for numbers of 20 x 16 prints, and keep-
ing the originals in your own hands, you will still save substantially. In past years, a Blue Ribbon Award has been made to mark the most
If you plan to wait to hear from the first judging before making your unusual or original entry (nominated during judging). This award has been
final 20 x 16s, we suggest that you have two Entry Prints made from each renamed in honour of the late David Facey Hon FMPA, twice past president
entry. This will provide you with a record of what you have entered, and a of the Association and a major influence on shaping the annual awards
matching print for later reference. standards. David was an imaginative, innovative, surprising and often
For details of offered MPA exhibition print prices contact your lab, or amusing photographer whose pictures were executed with confidence and
see the promotions available from Loxley Colour and Colourworld, both of polish. The judges will be looking for your entries which display some of
whom continue to provide special facilities for entries. the qualities David was known for. This is an Open Category.
Publicity benefits FOR further information on the Master Photography Awards 2009 contact
MPA HQ on 01325 356555. A printed entry form is enclosed with this
Because there are now two judging stages, there is an official shortlist for magazine, and can be also be downloaded from www.thempa.com (mem-
the exhibition and awards finalists. Shortlisted entrants may publicise this. bers’ area). Opportunities to sponsor awards are still available our trade
A suggested wording will be sent with the request for final 20 x 16 prints. colleagues. Our thanks to Desi Fontaine FMPA, Chairman of the Judges, and
Please note that being shortlisted does not automatically mean your print Kevin Wilson FMPA, Chairman of Admissions & Qualifications, for their help
is included in the exhibition. All entries are subject to the second judging in presenting the new awards entry format.
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