Photography Contest
MELD - Photography as a creative blender
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PhotoEd MagazineEntry for this Call requires a photoED magazine print or digital subscription, or current Patreon patronage. Subscriptions must be current through Spring 2025 / May 30, 2025.
photoED magazine is looking to publish – in print and online:
Well considered submissions – A project/idea crafted with intention
Fine art – not stock photography
Original artistic work
Diverse interpretations on the theme “MELD” – which means to merge, combine, or mash-up – photography as a creative blender.
photoED magazine celebrates all forms of photography from practitioners at any level of experience. We focus on creative process-based editorials, and respect our readers with accessible language as we present exciting and challenging new ways of exploring lens-based storytelling.
What winners receive
Ten finalists projects will be published in photoED magazine's 73rd edition in print (and digital replica versions.)
Ten finalists will receive 4x additional printed copies of the publication (including shipping worldwide.)
An additional 25 finalists will feature in the free DIGITAL EXTRA companion edition launching online on May 1, 2025.
All finalists will receive exposure across photoED magazine’s email campaigns and social media channels.
photoED magazine is looking to publish – in print and online:
Well considered submissions – A project/idea crafted with intention
Fine art – not stock photography
Original artistic work
Diverse interpretations on the theme “MELD” – which means to merge, combine, or mash-up – photography as a creative blender.
photoED magazine celebrates all forms of photography from practitioners at any level of experience. We focus on creative process-based editorials, and respect our readers with accessible language as we present exciting and challenging new ways of exploring lens-based storytelling.
What winners receive
Ten finalists projects will be published in photoED magazine's 73rd edition in print (and digital replica versions.)
Ten finalists will receive 4x additional printed copies of the publication (including shipping worldwide.)
An additional 25 finalists will feature in the free DIGITAL EXTRA companion edition launching online on May 1, 2025.
All finalists will receive exposure across photoED magazine’s email campaigns and social media channels.
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