FAQ

What is an entry?
An entry consists of ten of your best images.

Is there a limit to the number of photos that I can enter?
Entries MUST consist of 10 images, but you can send as many entries as you'd like.

What format should I save my digital images?
Submissions should be in JPEG format. You should submit images with a long dimension of at least 1,000 pixels at 72 to 300 dpi.

Can I enter if I live outside of the U.S.?
Of course! This is an International competition.

Will there be a prize winner in each category?
There are no categories in this competition. We just ask that you submit your best work.

What about a series entry?
Images are judged by entry, i.e., in groups of 10. This assists our judges in selecting the best work based on coherence and style, as reflected by a body of submitted work.

What is the People's Choice?
The People's Choice is a section apart from the rest of the contest and the votes will not influence the judges. An entrant would seek votes in order to win the People's Choice section alone. The winners for the other categories will be determined by the judges.

How do I vote for People's Choice?
In order to vote you need to provide a valid email address, and only one vote per email address is possible. If after voting the first time, you decide to vote for another image, the first image you voted for will lose that vote. You will see a message reading "Thanks for voting!" and the entry will be highlighted by a BLUE BOX after your vote has been cast.

How many times can I vote?
One vote per person. We ask that all voters be fair about placing their votes and remember that we track via email address and other information for the final vote scores after the contest deadline.

Am I eligible to enter as a student?
The contest is open to anyone over 18.

What are my chances of winning?
That depends upon the number of submissions we receive and the type of imagery.

Will my images be sold?
No. You retain the copyright to your photographs and the Sponsors may not sell your photo entry for a fee. All entries may be posted online so that viewers may view all competing entries. Winning entries may be used in connection with the Contest and promotion of the Contest for a period of 12 months from the date winners are notified.

If I enter my images will they be part of WINg automatically?
No. To become part of the WINg collection you must sign up first and send in at least 10 images. These images will be edited before acceptance into the collection and you will be notified about the next steps. All images in this collection will need model releases and keywords before the images will be marketed for sale.

Is there a website for WINg?
You can find out more about WINg on WIN-Initiative's website, www.win-initiative.com click on the WINg logo at the bottom left. You can also join on when you login to the competition just follow the prompts.

What will happen to my images when I join WINg?
Joining WINg means you agree that WIN-Initiative may market and license the work you submit for commercial use as stock photography. All royalties will be split 50-50. WINg is a collection of low resolution images. Minimum file size must be 2 MB. The images may be photographed with ANY camera (including mobile devices and alternative media). WINg is a Royalty Free collection. You retain the copyright to your images. WIN-Initiative will simply market the work it selects and license the images to on line users for $20 per RF usage. The collection focuses on spontaneous and authentic imagery in line with WIN's youth culture brand identity.

When will the winners be announced?
Please do not call or e-mail us about the status of your entries. We will only notify finalists and the grand prize winner. For a complete list of winners, please check the Web site.

Can I mail-in my submission?
No. We can only accept submissions through our Web site.

Will WIN be reviewing my work for possible representation in their company?
Yes, WIN will consider exceptional talent for WIN-Initiative or may contact you to see if you are interested to join their new collection WINg. However, no images that are submitted to this competition will be considered a stock photograph unless licensed by the artist. What kind of exposure will my images receive?
Your images will have a lot of exposure through the magazines that promote the winners, as well as exposure through viral promotion.

Who can I contact?
Contact: info@win-initiative.com for questions or more information.