Deadline past. Thanks to all the photographers who entered! Winning images will be projected during the closing party at our new FotoSpace Gallery (1838 Columbia Road, Washington DC 20009) on November 12th.

Fotoweek Through the Mobile Lens:
Fotoweek DC's Second Annual Mobile Phone Image Contest

Your mobile phone is with you all the time, why not use it for a chance to win an iPad 2 during FotoWeek DC's week long mobile photo contest, running from November 4-11, 2011?
This year FotoWeek DC is partnering with InstantDC to present this Mobile Phone Contest. InstantDC is a new community-oriented organization devoted to emerging artists.

The theme is "Fotoweek Through the Mobile Lens". Mobile devices allows you to get up close to capture intimate moments, abstract macros, candid street photos, night projects, and what FotoWeek DC Festival means to you this year as you walk around DC and experience all of our events.

Unleash your creativity - capture people, places and events, day or night. Any image related to the weeklong celebration of photography can be entered.

The contest runs from 5 pm November 4th until noon November 11th. Your images must be captured on your mobile phone camera during 2011. Open to all ages, amateurs and professionals alike.

Submit your entries at the following price levels: $3.95 for 1 image, $6.95 for 3, and $9.95 for 5 images. Additionally, you can submit 15 images for $20.

Entries will be judged by Theo Adamstein and Miisha Nash of FotoDC, and two guest judges Greg Schmigel and Jim Darling of InstantDC. The judging will be based on unique approach to the theme, artistic composition, and technical execution.

What is in it for you?

Grand prize is an iPad 2.
  • Three runner ups will receive $100 Apple gift cards.
  • Two iPod shuffles will be given away at the closing ceremony at random.
  • Projections! Winning images will be projected during the closing party at our new FotoSpace Gallery (1838 Columbia Road, Washington DC 20009) on November 12th,and throughout the week submissions will be showcased in the FotoDC blog. Selected favorites will also be looked on the festival website throughout the year.

DATES: From 11/4/2011 to 8 PM on 11/11/2011

COST: $3.95 per 1 upload, $6.95 per batch of 3 or $9.95 per batch of 5. You can submit 15 images for $20.

Good luck!

Sponsor is FotoWeek DC, Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of photography's role in our world by recognizing photographic excellence, and ensuring that the celebration of this powerful medium is an accessible and inclusive experience. This year FotoWeek DC is partnering with InstantDC to present this Mobile Phone Contest. InstantDC is a new community-oriented organization devoted to emerging artists, focusing on the intersection of technology and art in the DC/MD/VA area. Visit InstantDC's PartnerPage. FOTOWEEK DC 1838 COLUMBIA ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Copyright © 2011 FotoWeek DC Inc. All rights reserved.