Definition:
For the purposes of this competition, a portrait will primarily contain the likeness of a person (s) in whom the facial expression is predominant but may be extended to include the whole body and a background. The object of the portrait is to capture the personality and mood of the person as a focal point or element of a moment in time. The image can be posed, candid or environmental. Street photography is considered environmental.
As a rule, photographs taken in a public place do not require an authorization of the model. However, you may want to consider using a model release authorization to establish a clear expectation of how the photograph will be used and provide proof that the publication requirements have been accepted by both parties. An authorization should be considered when photographing a person under the age of 19 where the parent or guardian signs the authorization.
View examples of winning CAPA portrait images.
All in-camera, on-camera and post-processing techniques can be used. This includes combining multiple images and elements in a final image. However, all components of the final image must have been taken by the Entrant.
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Specifications
- Images should be in JPEG format, maximum 1400 pixels on the horizontal x 1050 on the vertical in size,
- Note: One of the dimensions must be exactly the maximum allowed size (either 1400 or 1050 pixels).
- sRGB colour space and have a maximum file size of 1.8 MB
- Maximum number of submissions per VCC member is two
Timing
The CAPA Digital Portrait Competition will open for submissions on August 1st, 2018 and will close on March 14th, 2019.
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VCC Results
- 2017/18:
In 2018, the CAPA Portrait Competition was not held.
- 2016/17:
In 2017 the VCC came in tenth place (see gallery at right)
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