Experts in photography, techniques, and products, Monster has assembled an all-star panel of judges to select our Photo Contest winners. These organizations are passionate about photography and will be looking for the most memorable and compelling images deserving reward. Regardless of subject matter, our judges will be looking for photos that capture the spirit of life through pictures.

The judges for this Contest will be panels of individuals from the following groups: Photographic Magazine Editorial Staff; E-Digital Photo.com; The San Francisco Academy of Art College School of Photography. The judges will review eligible photos submitted by participants using the criteria set forth below and determine the winners. The judges' decisions will be final.

Criteria

The evaluation of any art form is a subjective process. However, our judges will base their decisions on accepted qualities of photographic excellence, including:

Composition / Arrangement - Are the objects in the photo arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner or are they "haphazard"? Did the photographer use the best angle or otherwise interesting perspective?
Focus / Sharpness - Is the object of the photo in focus? If not in sharp focus, does it appear to be an intentional effect to enhance the image in some "artistic" way?
Lighting - Did the photographer use proper lighting of the subject matter? Do any extremes of darkness or brightness lend to or detract from the image content?
Creativity / Imagination / Impact - Does the photographer show some creative thought or original idea in the making of this image? Does it tell a story or create emotion?

No Photoshop or digitally manipulated photos please!

Our judges will use this criteria as a general guide along with their own knowledge of photography to award prizes. There's many chances to win (monthly and grand prizes)... will your photo be among Monster Photo's Winners' Gallery? Post your photos today and find out!