Sunday Times Sowetan Photo Awards

• Published date: 16 February 2022
• Publication title: Sowetan (Johannesburg, South Africa)

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THE COMPETITION

The competition is open to all photographers over the age of 18 and is free to enter. Up to three photographs can be entered per category. However, the same photograph cannot be submitted in multiple categories. Images must not show anyone under the age of 18.

Entries will be disqualified if they contain a watermark, are taken out of the specified time frame or if the person submitting the entry does not own the copyright to the image. Images can be taken on any device, with the exception of one category, where only images taken on a mobile phone can be submitted. A panel of judges will select the 25 finalists.

The photographs that make the finals will be put to a public vote to decide a winner in each of the five categories. All finalist images will be exhibited at a curated photographic exhibition where the five winners will be announced.

“We are Meisters, we master our own destiny. We believe people should live their lives boldly and be masters of what they do, master their craft – whatever that craft is. For aspiring photographers we, J& xE4;germeister, want to give them the platform and mentorship to own their skill and master their craft. We challenge you to follow your passion, stay true to who you are, rise above convention, and enter now!” — Donn& xE9; Wolk, marketing manager, J& xE4;germeister SA

THE CATEGORIES

Single images taken in the last 12 months can be entered in one of five categories: Fashion; Design; Portrait; After Dark; and Phone Photography: Street Life.

Fashion

The Fashion category will be looking for a shot that has that elusive X factor. Images can include anything from the glitzy runways of high fashion to the casual chic of SA’s sidewalks or the glitzy glamour of trendsetters. Either way, the perfect fashion shot needs to be visually arresting and creative.

Design

The Design category calls for a single shot that captures beautiful patterns and textures of everyday life, whether it be architecture or a dramatically backlit leaf. Key is to make the most of the core elements of light, form and texture.

Portrait

In the Portrait category, the judges will be looking for a single image that captures the subject’s character. The image should evoke, arrest and inspire.

After Dark

The After Dark category will be looking...