From: Fotoweek DC <noreply@nielsencontests.com>

Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:00:40 UT

To: <xipnek@aol.com>

Subject: Fotoweek DC Competition - Deadline 9/15

Exceptional... Ethereal... Evocative...

These are just a few of the words that could be used to describe the remarkable photographic images highlighted by the FotoWeek DC International Awards Competition. The 2010 competition will honor exceptional work by photographers from all over the world. A 501 c-3 non-profit organization, FotoWeek DC is committed to celebrating the transformative power of photography in all its forms.

The third annual International Awards Competition will be more expansive - and inclusive - than ever. Entries will be judged in 12 separate categories by a distinguished panel of world-renowned judges. Winners will be announced and recognized on the eve of FotoWeek DC... the better to celebrate their achievements all week long!

Awards

Cash Totaling $23,450
Spirit of Washington" Winner -- $5,000
12 Main Categories -- 1st -- $1,000, 2nd -- $500 and 3rd -- $200
Mobile Phone -- 1st -- $500, 2nd -- $250 and 3rd -- $100
Student Awards -- $100 in 6 selected categories including Photojournalism/Social Documentary, Commercial, Fine Art, Contemporary Life, Travel and Portrait.
Winners Awards Ceremony Nov 5, 2010
Work displayed at FotoWeek DC Festival Nov 6-13, 2010
Work eligible for optional revenue sharing consideration and sponsor gifts
Media and online exposure at fotoweekdc.org

Entry Fees:

August 1, 2010--September 15th, 2010:

Single image (1-4 images) (5-9 images) (10 entries or more)	$20 each ($80 for 4) $15 each ($135 for 9) $10 each ($100 for 10)
Series (4-6 images)	$75 per Series
Multimedia Entry Mobile Phone Image	$40 per Multimedia Entry $4.95 each