SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Images must be scanned and saved as .jpg, at 72 dpi, and minimum 1000 pixels on the longest side.
Each file can be no larger than 4 MB.
You may submit as many entries in as many categories as you like.
DEADLINES
10% Early Bird Deadline:
January 21, 2024
5% Extended EB Deadline:
March 15, 2024
Regular Deadline:
May 15, 2024
Extended Deadline:
June 19, 2024
Final Deadline:
July 25, 2024
ELIGIBILITY
The AS competition is open to anyone aged 18+ residing anywhere in the world.
We define Professional as those who earn the majority of their income from photography. Emerging and student photographers are also invited to submit their work. AS is open to photographers from all over the world.
USE AND OWNERSHIP OF IMAGES
Copyright and all other rights remain that of the photographer.
Any photograph used by AS shall carry the photographer’s credit line.
Categories
ARCHITECTURE
This category is for film based architectural photography. Submit images of built exteriors and interiors, as well as bridges, other structures and cityscapes.
Bridges / Buildings / Cityscapes / Interiors / Large-Format / OtherFINE ART
Film photography created in line with the vision of the photographer as artist. Express your idea, message or an emotion.
Abstract / Collages / Conceptual / Experimental / Erotism / Fashion / Still life / OtherHUMAN
Show us the human aspect of life in all its wonderful variety.
Candid / Culture / Generations / Identity / Intimacy / Portrait / Selfie / Youth / OtherLIFESTYLE
The art of everyday, photos showing real-life events or milestones, people and their way of life.
Culture / Travel / Sport / Street / Wedding / OtherNATURE
Focus your camera on landscapes, wildlife and plant life.
Animal / Landscape / Plant / Sea / Season / Sunset / OtherPHOTO
JOURNALISM
Tell the story of a newsworthy event or scene through photographs. Photojournalism should be as objective and truthful as possible.
Conflict / Demonstration / Environmental / Photo Essay / General News / Political / OtherTECHNIQUE
We love to see photographs taken by early photographic techniques or analogue experiments. Surprise us!
Camera Obscura / Double Exposure / Film Soup / Instant / Lomography / Wet Collodion / OtherZINES AND PHOTO BOOKS
Your best work in book form, including traditional, selfpublished, limited edition, multi-author, single-author, intersectional, zine, handmade and more. Submit cover image + 6 pages.
Culture / Travel / Sport / Street / Wedding / Other