Success in Print Competition for Professional Photographers [Paperback]

Patrick Rice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003

This guide features extensive discussions of the guidelines set forth for print competitions held by the Professional Photographers Association of America and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International, the two largest professional organizations for photographers. Insight is offered into every aspect of competition, from the logistics of signing up to techniques for bringing out the best in submissions. The criteria by which judges determine the quality of images are revealed, and a list of features that judges loathe in submissions is provided. The importance of technical skill, image impact, style and creativity, composition, storytelling traits, and category selection is explained. Also outlined are the steps necessary to prepare prints or albums for competition, from cropping and mounting to packing images for shipment.

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About the Author

Patrick Rice is a professional photographer and photography instructor with more than 20 years of experience in wedding photography. His images and articles have appeared in In Focus, Lens, Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, and Wedding Photographer. He is the author of Infrared Wedding Photography. He lives in North Olmstead, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584280964
• ISBN-13: 978-1584280965
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #772,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Professional Biography:

Patrick Rice is an award winning photographer from Ohio. He holds the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsmen degrees from the Professional Photographers of America as well as the Accolade of Lifetime Photographic Excellence degree from Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.He lectures extensively throughout the United Sates on a variety of photographic topics and is co-author of the book "Infrared Wedding Photography: Techniques and Images in Black and White", and the author of "Digital Infrared Photography: Professional Techniques and Images", "Professional Techniques for Black and White Digital Photography", "Digital Portrait Photography of Teens and Seniors", "Success in Print Competition for Professional Photographers" and "Professional Digital Imaging for Wedding and Portrait Photographers".

In 2000, Mr. Rice received the Leadership Award from the International Photographic Council. The ceremony honored the top five photographers in the world and was held at the United Nations in New York city.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, A Book On Competition, March 19, 2006

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James Harris - See all my reviews

This review is from: Success in Print Competition for Professional Photographers (Paperback)

As a member of PPA, I have been struggling with print competition for a number of years. It always seemed like I was not doing something right when I entered. Having read this book, I quickly found out some of the little secrets to insure success. By using the tips shared by the author, I got two blue ribbons at my Regional print competition. I was elated.

This book certainly put me in the right direction and I know it will help me achieve my goal of becoming a Master Photographer. Thank you Mr. Rice for sharing your insights with everyone.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to the title, February 18, 2006

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Gerard (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Success in Print Competition for Professional Photographers (Paperback)

This book really lives up to its title. By using the techniques in this book, I became more successful in my WPPI competition entries.

Worth five times the price!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Competition Handbook!, March 14, 2006

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Michael J. Ayers (President, Ayers Studios Inc.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Success in Print Competition for Professional Photographers (Paperback)

An absolute requirement for anyone entering professional print competitions! Lots of real-life examples, diagrams, illustrations, and full-color photographs make this a spectaular tool for any pro.