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RESOURCE MAGAZINE AND WIN-INITIATIVE ANNOUNCE OVER $20,000 IN PRIZES FOR WINNERS OF THEIR 10 BEST 10 COMPETITION
New York, NY (07/21/09) – WIN-Initiative and Resource Magazine recently announced a joint photo competition. Now, they are excited to announce that the winners of the 10 Best 10 photo competition can now look forward to varying prize packages from Sony, Blurb, Time Out, Broncolor and more. These new prizes are in addition to the exhibition and magazine spreads that were previously announced. Already, upwards of 4,000 images have been uploaded onto the competition Web site, and can be viewed—whether to get some inspiration or to scope out the competitors—at: http://resource.win-competition.com/entries.shtml.
“We are thrilled to have so many wonderful brands that want to take part in our goal to find the top 10 global photographers that dare to show their most expressive and innovative work,” says Hans Neleman, WIN founder.
“With less than three weeks before deadline, it’s time to step it into gear,” Neleman says, hoping to spur into action those who haven’t yet submitted their entries. The deadline for all submissions is August 5th. The prize packages include:
• Sony A700 DSLR camera with a 18-70 lens for special prizewinner, provided by Sony
• Software prizes for all winners, care of Nik Software
• Time Out magazine pledges subscriptions to all eligible winners
• Brewer Cantelmo is giving new portfolios to all winners
• A voucher for a 25% discount from Broncolor
• Promotion for selected winners in Dripbook
– more –
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Because WIN-Initiative and Resource Magazine are especially dedicated to assisting young talent, a special “KICK” award will help kick start the career of one extremely gifted emerging new Talent.
The KICK AWARD will include:
• Roundtrip to NYC
• Hotel for two nights
• Visit to WIN-Initiative and Resource Magazine headquarters
• Photo shoot: “all inclusive” sponsored shoot, complete with:
-Free studio rental
-Free art direction by Karen D’Silva from Spark Visual Research
-Free support from a professional stylist
-Free equipment rental
• Promotion: we help you get your career in gear with:
Portfolio consultation by Stella Kramer
Online showcase by Dripbook
Print a new portfolio by Blurb
Portfolio case from Brewer Cantelmo
A personal introduction to a top NYC rep
About WIN-Initiative
WIN-Initiative has 400 photographers throughout the world, including China, South Africa, Ireland, Argentina, Brazil and New York City. Its stock library has over 10,000 unique, vibrant stock images. For more information, visit www.win-initiative.com
About Resource magazine
Resource magazine is a quarterly publication dedicated to the sub-culture of the photo production industry. It explores all facets of the business, from the mundane to the illustrious, through interviews, photographs and articles. For more information, visit www.resourcemagonline.com
Contact:
Chrissy Reilly
chrissy@win-initiative.com
212.274.1000
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