Juror

Our juror is Paula Tognarelli, who recently retired as a cultural administrator and curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography.
As Executive Director, she produced 54 exhibitions a year.
Paula frequently reviewed portfolios at national and local events and helped launch the careers of hundreds of photographers.
She holds an M.S. in Arts Administration from Boston University and a B.A. from Regis College.
She is a graduate of the New England School of Photography and has finally given up on her never-ending journey toward finishing her Master’s degree in Education.

What is a Krappy Kamera?

Our philosophy at Soho Photo Gallery is that, in the hands of any artist, great photographs can be made with basic equipment.
To explore this idea, we are searching for extraordinary photographs made with lousy lenses.
Examples of Krappy Kameras include the Holga, Diana, Ansco, and pinhole cameras.
You may also create your own Krappy Kamera by using a non-Krappy camera (e.g. 4×5, SLR, DSLR) and replacing the lens with a Krappy lens (e.g. a pinhole body cap or Holga-type lens).
Cell phones, disposable cameras, and point-and-shoot cameras are not eligible.
No AI-generated work is accepted. AI may only be used in the editing of your image.
Remember: just because a camera is old and moldy doesn’t make it Krappy — the lens is the determining factor.

Awards

Prizes:
First Place: $300
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100
Three Honorable Mentions and a People’s Choice Award.

Winning photographs must be framed and wired for hanging.
The maximum height or width (including frame) for exhibited work may not exceed 40 inches.
Packing and delivery instructions will be emailed to the winners.
Photographs that are not suitably prepared will be excluded.