THEME #01Winners2019JUN
VOICE
OF
NATURE
WINNERS LIST
THEME SUMMARY

Just as the humans are part of nature, nature has been affecting our lives since the dawn of time. In its many forms, such as the flora and fauna, mountains, oceans, microorganisms… nature has soothed us at times and threatened us at others. In such a way, it talks to us using its many voices. How do you hear these voices? How do you understand them? We are waiting for your answers from your photographs!
[Submission Period] from May 31 to July 31
JUDGE

Risaku Suzuki
(Photographer)
Born in 1963, Shingu City, Wakayama, Japan. In 2000, he was awarded the 25th Kimura Ihei Award with his book, “Piles of Time”. He has published many books such as “Water Mirror” (produced by Fine-Art Photography Association, published by Case Publishing), “Étude” (SUPER LABO), “SAKURA” “White” (edition nord), “Between the Sea and the Mountain” (amanasalto), “Atelier of Cézanne” (Nazraeli Press), “Kumano, Yuki, Sakura” (Tankosha). He now teaches a course on intermedia art at Tokyo University of the Arts.
http://www.risakusuzuki.com/
NOTE
Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain consent from a parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant is under 18, it will be assumed that consent has been obtained.
PRIZE
Grand Prix | Prize money: ¥100,000 Runners-up Portfolio review by the judges or the IMA editorial team (please check the details on each theme’s page) Feature of the work on IMA ONLINE and IMA official social media |
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Shortlist | Feature of the work on IMA ONLINE and IMA official social media Portfolio review by the IMA editorial team |
All Participants | Access to an exclusive live streaming session hosted by the IMA editorial team or the judges |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
How to apply | Please proceed to the dedicated entry form via the “ENTRY” button on each theme page. Note that each theme has its own entry form. You may upload between 1 and 5 photos per entry. In that case, the works will be judged as a single series. If you wish to submit another series, please complete a separate entry. Before applying, please make sure to read the Terms and Conditions. Submission of your entry will be regarded as your agreement to them.
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Who can apply? | Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Nationality, age, gender, and experience (professional or amateur) do not matter. Entries may be submitted by individuals or groups. |
Submission period | Each theme will be open for submissions for approximately two months. A new theme will be announced each month, along with the start of its application period. |
Image requirements | – All submissions need to be still photographs, no moving images will be accepted. All sorts of post-production processes are allowed. – DVD/Blue-Ray submissions will be rejected. – If the submitted work is deemed non-photographic, it may not be judged. – One entry can include up to five files, each up to 10 MB in size. – Any work that violates the rights of a third party (copyright, trademark right, portrait rights) cannot be submitted. If the work includes anything created by a third party (art work, films, photographs, music…etc.) and if it may concern any other rights, there is a need for you to have gotten permission from all party involved before you enter. |