2008 Development Photography Award

Attn: Photographers in Developing Countries/Emerging Economies

Apply now for a chance to win Photoshare's 3rd Annual 2008 Development Photography Award

Photoshare is pleased to support the advancement of digital camera technologies in developing countries through our 3rd Annual 2008 Development Photography Award, sponsored by The INFO Project based at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs. Awarded exclusively to a photographer from a developing country/emerging economy, the Award is a part of Photoshare’s efforts to promote photography as a vital tool for communicating international health and development issues. Deadline: April 28th, 2008 | ENTRY FORM

*The Award Winner will receive a brand new Digital Camera*

Photoshare seeks applicants from developing countries who are:

• involved in public health and development programs;
• interested in using photography to document issues facing their communities;
• in need of a first-time or improved digital camera.

Download: 2008 Development Photography Award Application for further instructions

Developing country photographers, both amateur and trained, are encouraged to apply by April 28th, 2008.

Prize

*The Award Winner will receive a brand new Digital Camera*

Award Guidelines*

• All photographs and accompanying applications must be received by the date of the contest deadline. Deadline: April 28th, 2008. Entries arriving late with a postmarked date of April 25, 2008 will be accepted until 5:30pm on April 30, 2008.
• Any individual from a developing country/emerging economy is welcome to participate (including both amateur and professional photographers).
• Entry of Five Photos with Completed Application Required: At a minimum, digital images must be approximately 1600x1200 pixels, original color or black & white prints, slides, negatives, and digital images are acceptable. Photos below the minimum resolution, collages, photos without completed entry forms, and photos previously contributed to Photoshare are not eligible for consideration.
• Originals will be returned upon request at Photoshare's expense through UPS or DHL when a street address is provided (no P.O. boxes). Photoshare is not responsible for the loss or damage of photographs. However, in the event that photos are lost or damaged on return, Photoshare will resend digital copies, when available.
• Entries that violate copyright or the laws of the country in which they were taken are not acceptable.

Download: 2008 Development Photography Award Application

Questions? Contact: photoshare@infoforhealth.org

Mailing Address:
Photoshare - The INFO Project
Attn: David Alexander
111 Market Place, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA

See Past Winners:

2007 Award Winner | Ashok Bhurtyal, Nepal

2006 Award Winner | Nathalie Raharilaza, Madagascar