| Copyright | Each contestant acknowledges that the Copyright remains that of the photographer. Any photograph used by the Sony World Photography Awards shall carry the photographer's credit line. You grant WPO a non-exclusive, irrevocable licence in each Entry throughout the world in perpetuity in all media for any use directly or indirectly connected with the Competition |
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| Eligibility | Open to all students of photography from WPO selected Universities, 18-28 years o age |
| Finish | 6 December 2014 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedEnter a photo which symbolises contemporary consumer culture: As time goes by and we acquire things over the course of our lives, trends can be spotted in the objects we buy. Whether it’s colour schemes, fonts, patterns or shapes, there have been many changes in style since the dawn of modern day consumer culture in the 1950s. We would like you to take a photo of an object or scene that symbolises modern culture to you. It could be a fashion statement, a type of washing powder, a chair or a hairstyle, but must be something you feel is a reflection of today’s society. It can be sensationalist or low key, split second or staged. Try to photograph something you feel strongly about, whether it’s a piece of technology or a doorway.
Prize:
- The 10 winning universities (1 student and 1 tutor from each university) will receive return flights to London (economy class) and hotel accommodation for four 3-4 nights in April 2015
Images must be taken between the 23 May – 6 December 2014. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Image requirements: JPEG. Minimum size: 800 KB and maximum 4MB
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