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It’s nice to know that someone out there is looking out for the rights of all us photographers, pro or amateur. The Australian Institute of Professional Photography’s (AIPP) “Competition Watchdog” William Long has recently successfully lobbied Australian Tourism to change it’s “Nothing Like Australia” photo contest entry terms which were a blatant disregard for photographer’s rights.

A big thank you to William Long and the AIPP team!

Read the full press release

Enter “Nothing Like Australia” Contest

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With a prize pool of USD$88,000, $23,000USD of which is for the Amateur Section, this contest might just live up to it’s claim of being “the world’s most prestigious international online photography competition”. Although prestige isn’t purely measured by prize money, the quality of the 2008 entries and the calibre of the judging panel definitely make this one worth a look.

The entry fees are a little bit steep at $39USD per image for the Open, and $9USD for the Amateur so make sure you chose your entries VERY carefully.

Interesting to note that the 2008 Awards were dominated by Australian photographers. Have a look at the images here.

Open Categories:
People and Portrait
Sport
Landscape
Science and Nature
Commercial, Advertising & Fashion
Abstract/Illustrative
Photo Journalism
Wedding

Amateur Categories:
People and Portrait
Landscape
Abstract/Illustrative

Enter the Awards at – http://www.internationalapertureawards.com/