CAMERA SHY Photo Contest
How would you like to have a character named after you in Exposure!, the final book of the Photographers Trilogy?
I am so excited to announce my fabulous photography contest for CAMERA SHY, which is my new book coming out on January 30 (paperback) and February 6 (ebook).
The brief is to take a picture of yourself reading a copy of Camera Shy. It must be professional standard, creative, original, and eye-catching. However, you do not have to be a professional photographer to enter. Open for worldwide entry (see terms and conditions below for any restrictions).
Deadline: Midnight (EST), March 27, 2024
Prizes
First Prize: a character in Exposure!, the final book in the Photographers Trilogy, will be named after the winner.
Second Prize: one-hour online portfolio review with Damian McGillicuddy.
Third Prize: a digital copy of Kelly Brown’s Path to Success. ‘The Path to Success’ Business Plan Guide & Template is a transformative roadmap for photographers aiming to excel in the business world (value $99).
The Judges
The amazing judges are Kelly Brown, Damian McGillicuddy, Sanjay Jogia and Julia Boggio.
Who is Kelly Brown?
When it comes to baby photography, few have been awarded and recognised as extensively as Brisbane-based Kelly Brown. Launching her business, Little Pieces Photography, back in 2004 she is now considered one of the leading authorities in the genre. Initially specialising in newborn and family portraiture, she now spends the majority of her time training and educating both budding newborn photographers along with professionals keen to broaden their offerings and take their skills to the next level.
In 2021 Kelly launched kellybrownonline.com, her own dedicated online education platform. She also shares a wealth of business tools and resources for photographers at newbornposing.com.
Who is Damian McGillicuddy?
With 34 years in the industry, from opening his first “general practice” studio in Widnes to becoming an international celebrity and fashion photographer, Damian has seen, done and shot just about everything in the world of photography. Damian’s clients include some of the biggest companies and brands in the world, such as John Lewis to L’Oréal. His work is collected by celebrities, musicians and entrepreneurs. He has photographed everyone from rock stars and actors to politicians and prime ministers.
Who is Sanjay Jogia?
Sanjay Jogia, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer, based in London’s historic Harrow Hill, has been featured as one of the World’s 6 Best Wedding Photographers by the global ‘Professional Photographer Magazine’. Sanjay has won over 100 Print Competition Awards and is now privileged to be invited regularly as a Judge & Chair for the largest photography competitions in the world with First Places at both WPPI and SWPP in 2022. He has a Fellowship with the SWPP & BIPP, a WPPI Master and is also an Associate of The British Photography Awards.
Sanjay has also represented Team GB in the World Photographic Cup for the past 2 years with 2 of his images as ‘finalist’ and has the privilege to represent his team again in 2023.
A little bit about the book
Heartbroken after her almost-engagement was called off, Jess goes on a mini-break to Paris seeking closure and meets a hot French stranger called Gabriel. As sparks fly, Jess—fearing she was dumped because she was boring—vows to be more spontaneous, and she and Gabriel have mind-blowing, earth-shattering sex.
With his troubled past and soulful eyes, Jess quickly realises there’s more to Gabriel than a great shag and, when he whisks her away to his fixer-upper chateau in the country, Jess thinks she might be falling for him—even though they’ve only known each other a few days.
But is this what she wants? She was all for taking risks, but risking her heart so soon after a break-up was not in the cards, especially when Gabriel's troubled past arrives in the present.
Can they both heal their emotional wounds and let love back into their lives before it's too late?
Inspiration from Shooters and Chasing the Light
Here are some of the images created by photographers for the other two books in the Photographers Trilogy.
How to get the Book
There are three ways to get what you need for the cover:
First off, there is no purchase necessary to enter. For those who want to enter, but don’t want to get the book, you can register here and Julia will send you PDF cover of the book.
You can buy it off Amazon here .
Best of luck to all entrants!
Entry rules and criteria
The brief: To take a picture whose subject is reading the book Camera Shy by Julia Boggio.
The paperback cover of Camera Shy by Julia Boggio must be clearly visible in the picture.
How to get the book: No purchase is necessary in order to enter, but you can either order a copy on Amazon, from Julia’s website (UK only), or you can register your interest at hbmpublishinguk@gmail.com and a PDF of the cover will be supplied to you on January 30, 2024.
There is no limit to the number of entries, but each entry must be fundamentally different from your other entries. For example, you cannot submit multiple images with small differences. The concepts must differ.
All entries must have been created by the entrant and copyright must be owned by the entrant. Image must have been created for the purpose of this contest.
The subject can be the entrant (self-portrait), a model, or pet, as long as you have relevant release forms. There can be multiple people in the photo.
Elements of the image can be created by AI, but no more than 50% of the image. We may ask to see the original capture to verify.
No logos or trademarked names should be in the image.
Entries may not include obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content.
Rules may be changed or modified without notice.
Although Julia Boggio has made every effort to list and explain the rules, it would be impossible to include every possible scenario. If you have a question prior to submitting your entry, please contact hbmpublishinguk@gmail.com.
By submitting to this competition, you are granting Julia Boggio the right to use the image in perpetuity for marketing and promotional purposes, in printed and electronic materials, including but not limited to online, in Julia’s ebooks, printed books, social media, or printed marketing materials.
Worldwide entry is allowed, but the contest will be conducted in English.
Judging
The judges are Kelly Brown, Damian McGillicuddy, Sanjay Jogia and Julia Boggio. Julia Boggio will have final say in the award choice. All judges’ decisions are final.
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners will be announced on April 1, 2024.
Images must be of a professional standard to be considered. Judges are looking for images that meet the brief, that are creative, original, and fun.
Prizes
No cash alternatives are offered in lieu of prizes.
First Prize: a character in Exposure!, the final book in the Photographers Trilogy, will be named after the winner.
The name used must be the winner’s name unless otherwise allowed by the author.
The winner has no input into the backstory, presentation or story line of the character. This is solely at the discretion of the author.
The winner will be able to read an advanced copy of the book, but will not be able to feedback or request any changes to the character or story.
Any resemblance to the winner by the character is purely by chance. All decisions on character are made to serve the story.
Second Prize: one-hour online portfolio review with Damian McGillicuddy. This will be scheduled subject to Damian’s availability and must be completed within one year of the competition winner announcement.
Third Prize: a digital copy of Kelly Brown’s Path to Success. ‘The Path to Success’ Business Plan Guide & Template is a transformative roadmap for photographers aiming to excel in the business world (value $99).
Terms & Conditions
1. CONTEST DESCRIPTION:
The Camera Shy contest is a photography competition based on skill. The winner or winners will be selected by a panel of photography experts, as outlined above.
2. CONTEST PERIOD:
The competition will begin on January 30, 2024 and will close at midnight on March 27, 2024.
3. ELIGIBILITY:
Open to persons who are 18 years old or older (or the age of majority in their jurisdictions of residence). The competition is void where prohibited or restricted by law. If you are prohibited from entering contests in your jurisdiction of residence, you may not the Camera Shy awards.
4. GENERAL RULES:
Images must be submitted via wetransfer.com as high resolution jpegs or tiffs to hbmpublishinguk@gmail.com by midnight, March 11, 2024. (High resolution: at least 3000px on the longest side at 300dpi).
Entries not submitted directly in this way may be disqualified.
Each submitted entry, in its entirety, must be a single work of original material taken by the entrant.
By entering the competition, the entrant represents, acknowledges, and warrants that they have full power and authority to enter the photograph. The entrant also represents that they have obtained all appropriate releases from the subject or subjects, sculptures, statues, works of art, and for any elements appearing in the entry. Entrant acknowledges that the entry does not infringe copyright or violate other intellectual property rights.
Entrant acknowledges that no entry or part of an entry includes stock images or elements that belong to someone else.
The entrant agrees to indemnify Julia Boggio from any and all third-party claims arising from using the photograph in the competition and in marketing and promotional materials.
Entries may not reference any commercial or corporate advertising, including corporate logos, brand names, etc.
Julia Boggio reserves the right to disqualify any entry deemed inappropriate or does not conform to the competition’s rules as stated herein. This includes any entries that contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, promote bigotry, discrimination, racism, hatred, harm against any individual or group, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content. Nor should entries contain hateful, disparaging or libelous remarks about Camera Shy or its judges. Such entries will be disqualified.
All decisions of the judges and Julia Boggio are final and not subject to appeal. Each entrant understands that they retain their copyright for their entry. By submitting an entry, the entrant also grants Julia Boggio a non-exclusive, worldwide license in perpetuity to reproduce, distribute, display, and post the entries online. In addition, each winner grants Julia Boggio a license for the use of their entry to promote the the book in any media, including but not limited to print or digital publication showcasing the winners and promotions related to the competition. Julia Boggio will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek further approval regarding such use. Any prizes awarded will be listed explicitly on Julia Boggio’s website. All prizes must be received by the winning entrant and is non-transferable. No substitutions of prizes or considerations will be allowed unless a sponsor determines they must substitute a prize of comparable value if the prize listed is unavailable for any reason.
Julia Boggio shall not be obligated to use any entry on her website or to promote future competitions. Entrants shall not be entitled to any damages or other relief by reason thereof.
Julia Boggio is not responsible for any technical, hardware, or software malfunctions or failures of any kind resulting in an entrant’s inability to submit their work before the deadline.
Rules may be changed or modified without notice.
Julia Boggio reserves the right to deem that none of the entries are worthy of the top prize.
5. WINNER NOTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION:
Winners will be announced by Julia Boggio on April 1, 2024.
6. DATA COLLECTION/PRIVACY:
Julia Boggio respects the entrants’ personal identity and information by promoting the use of fair information practices. Julia Boggio collects only the information necessary to successfully administer the competition and announce winners.
7. GOVERNING LAW/JURISDICTION:
All issues and questions concerning the validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these official rules or the rights and obligations of entrants in connection with the competition shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes not resolved between the entrant and Julia Boggio shall be resolved exclusively before a court located in the United Kingdom without resorting to any form of class action. Entrant agrees to waive all rights to punitive, incidental, or consequential damages and waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.