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The Washington Post joins Visura and announces the 2018 Open Call for Photographers
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Oct 9, 2018

Delighted to announce that The Washington Post is an official member of The Visura community, and has launched The 2018 Washington Post Open Call for Photographers. This open call is an exclusive opportunity for active Visura members to receive an invitation by The Washington Post to feature the winning project or a new project on The Washington Post In Sight photo blog, which showcases the best in visual narratives of our world. The photographer will be paid for his or her feature by The Washington Post.  Past winners: Emily Schiffer, Diana Bagnoli, and Brigitte Grignet.





THEME

Visual stories depicting daily life including, but not limited to, climate change, environment, gun control, the human condition, politics, and culture - from anywhere in the world. We are particularly interested in the visual stories you are photographing where you live.

PRIZE

At least one winner will be selected. The winner will receive an invitation by "TWP" to feature this project or a new project on The Washington Post’s In Sight photo blog. The photographer will be paid for his or her feature by The Washington Post.

DEADLINE:

*The Contest begins October 6, 2018 at 8:00:00 a.m. US Eastern Daylight Time (“EDT”) and ends on November 9, 2018 at 11:59:00 p.m. EDT.

NOTE: 
Letter from the Visura founder Adriana Teresa regarding submission fees.


• All submissions are made via a “Project” created from your Visura photographer's dashboard
• Projects may be ongoing or recently completed
• Image size: minimum 1600px on the longest dimension(22.5 inches @ 72 dpi, JPG format)
• Include a written reflection, in the first person, as the Project text
• Two entries allowed per person
• Projects may be 'published' or 'private' within the Visura system
• There is no entry fee during the application process.

Who can submit:

Photographers and visual storytellers worldwide. All Applicants must have an active STANDARD, PLUS, PRIME or GUILDmembership account to submit for consideration.

What to submit:

Each Entry consists of a project made up of a series of images (minimum of 15 images, maximum 35), a short synopsis and 100 to 400 word written reflection about the project.

For questions or inquiries, contact Visura Support: info@fotovisura.com




Visura is accepting submissions from October 6, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. US Eastern Daylight Time (“EDT”) and ends on Monday, November 9, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these official rules ("Official Rules"). By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the Official Rules and warrants that his or her entry complies with all requirements set out in the Official Rules. This is a merit-based contest and chance plays no part in the determination of winners. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received and skill of entrant.


TERMS & CONDITIONS

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"TWP" reserves the right to edit any writing chosen to be published on "The Washington Post".

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Open only to individuals who are Visura Annual Members with an active Standard, PLUS, PRIME, or GUILD annual membership, have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction at the time of entry, and DO NOT reside where prohibited. Employees of FotoVisura Inc., The Washington Post, and related parties are ineligible. Each entry consists of a project(s) entry form, a series of photographs, a project summary, and a first-person narrative related to the work. The Contest begins on October 6, 2018, at 8:00:00 a.m. US Eastern Daylight Time (“EDT”) and ends on November 9, 2018, at 11:59:00 p.m. EDT. Two entries allowed per person. This is a merit-based contest and chance plays no part in the determination of winners. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received and skill of entrant. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these official rules ("Official Rules"). By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the Official Rules and warrants that his or her entry complies with all requirements set out in the Official Rules. Review full Official Rules at http://visura.co/assignments/. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sponsor is The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20071, USA ("Sponsor").

 
 The 2018 Washington Post Open Call for Photographers
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