How & Why I enter Photography Awards

<p>Early on in my photography career, I started entering interesting and highly respected competitions that were suited to my personal style and creativity. I had various reasons for wanting to enter these competitions:</p> <p>&bull; Exposure for my work to be seen on respected global platforms<br /> &bull; The personal challenge to produce high-quality work for a specific brief<br /> &bull; Recognition for my work to be acknowledged by judges of a high calibre<br /> &bull; Providing me with some content to share, whether for a blog post, social media or to show potential clients<br /> &bull; The potential to win prizes!<br /> &bull; The opportunity to have my work seen alongside highly respected photographers</p> <p>Here are some of the successful entries that have either won or been shortlisted in photography awards:</p> <p><strong>1. 2004&ndash;1st place &mdash; Audi/Next Level International Award for Contemporary Photography</strong></p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@richard_boll/how-why-i-enter-photography-awards-368ac6be7624"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>