An Evening with the Stars at Waterfront Cebu
Contest Guidelines and Mechanics:
1.The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers who have registered during the prescribed registration period. There must be at least ten (10) duly registered participants for the photo contest to be valid, otherwise it shall be declared as a no contest.
2.Registration will be at M-Talents Office beside Manpark M.H del Pilar Guizo Mandaue City.
3.The registration fee will be P1,000/photographer inclusive of Photographer’s I.D free id, with a ticket worth 300 pesos
4.The general theme for the photo contest is “An Evening with the Stars at Waterfront Cebu”.
5.All entries must be candid and un-posed. Photographers are reminded to refrain from calling
the attention of and from interrupting the models and diners during the event.
6.The issued Official Photographer’s ID must be worn while inside Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
7.Images submitted should be in full color.
8.Final entries shall be submitted in a un-mounted 5”x7” Photo Print without borders, with the photographer’s cellphone number indicated at the back of the photo. The JPEG file (edited file) and RAW file of the image/s in CD format with the name and cellphone of the photographer on the CD is to be submitted together with the entries in a sealed envelope bearing the name and cellphone number of the photographer on the upper left corner.
9.Global editing, i.e., exposure control (dodge and burn); Color saturation (control); creative cropping, contrast/brightness adjustment, and other minor digital retouching is allowed, provided it is done across the frame. Entries submitted with selective coloring will be disqualified.
10.Composite images and digital alteration like adding/removing of any part of the image is disallowed.
11.Identifying marks, signs and address to insinuate information of ownership is strictly prohibited on the photo entry.
12.A maximum of TEN (10) photos ONLY may be submitted by each registrant.
13.Deadline for submission of entries will be on April 30, 2013 at 4:00 pm at M-Talents Office beside Manpark M.H del Pilar Guizo Mandaue City.
14.Criteria for Judging:
30% - Relevance to the Theme,
30% - Composition,
20% - Quality of Image (sharpness/exposure/lighting),
20% - Creativity/Originality
15. Judging will be on May 3,2013.
16. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify the photographer and his contest entries outright for failure to follow any of the above written rules and regulations.
Prizes:
(ONE) 1 GRAND PRIZE of 20,000.00 with Certificate