Contests

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the May contest is “flash” sponsored by the Flash Photography Field Guide by Adam Duckworth. Flash can mean anything — a literal use of a flash, a flash of light, a flash of color. The possibilities are endless!

First Place: Flash Photography Field Guide and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Flash Photography Field Guide and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Flash Photography Field Guide

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the April contest is “weather” sponsored by Photographing the Elements by Gary Eastwood and Joseph Meehan. Gary and Joseph will be our guest judges this month.

First Place: Photographing the Elements and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Photographing the Elements and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Photographing the Elements

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the March contest is “light” sponsored by Light & Lens, 2e by Robert Hirsch. Bob will be our guest judges this month.

First Place: Light & Lens, 2e and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Light & Lens, 2e and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Light & Lens, 2e

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the February contest is “life” sponsored by Concert and Live Music Photography by J. Dennis Thomas. Denny will be our guest judges this month. As photographers, every time we turn around, there is a moment we want to capture – sometimes the moment calls for a cell phone picture, and, other times, it’s a full set up in a studio. This month, enter a photo that captured a moment for you. It can be anytime, anywhere, but a moment when you were glad to have your camera. In the description, be sure to tell us why you felt the moment important.

Be sure to follow Denny on Twitter @jdennisthomas and read his fantastic posts on Mastering Photo!

First Place:  Concert and Live Music Photography and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Concert and Live Music Photography and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Concert and Live Music Photography

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the December contest is “food” sponsored by the new volume of Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers by Philip Andrews. Philip will be our guest judges this month.

First Place:  Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the December contest is “food” sponsored by the new volume of More Food Styling for Photographers & Stylists by Linda Bellingham, Jean Ann Bybee and Brad G. Rogers. Linda, Jean Ann and Brad will be our guest judges this month.

First Place: More Food Styling for Photographers & Stylists and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: More Food Styling for Photographers & Stylists and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: More Food Styling for Photographers & Stylists

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the September contest is “photographing childhood” sponsored by Photographing Childhood by LaNola Stone. LaNola will be our guest judge this month.

First Place: Photographing Childhood and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Photographing Childhood and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: The Photographing Childhood

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the August contest is “wedding photography” sponsored by The Wedding Photography Field Guide by Michelle Turner. Michelle will be our guest judge this month.

First Place: The Wedding Photography Field Guide and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: The Wedding Photography Field Guide  and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: The Wedding Photography Field Guide 

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the July contest is “Layers” sponsored by Focus On Adobe Photoshop and Focus On Apple Aperture by Corey Hilz.  Corey will be our guest judge this month.

First Place: Focus On Adobe Photoshop OR Focus On Apple Aperture and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focus On Adobe Photoshop OR Focus On Apple Aperture and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Focus On Adobe Photoshop OR Focus On Apple Aperture

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the June contest is “Composition” sponsored by Focus On Composing Photos by Peter Ensenberger. Peter will be our guest judge this month.

First Place: Focus On Composing Photos and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focus On Composing Photos and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Focus On Composing Photos

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the May contest is “Fashion Photography” sponsored by Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos by Chris Gatcum and Real Retouching by Carrie Beene. Carrie will be our guest judge this month.

First Place:  Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos OR  Real Retouching and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos OR  Real Retouching and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos OR  Real Retouching

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the March contest is “The Elements” sponsored by Focus On Photoshop Elements by David Asch. David will be our guest judge this month.

First Place: and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place:

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for the January contest is “Black and White Photography” sponsored by Way Beyond Monochrome, 2e by Ralph Lambrecht and Chris Woodhouse. Ralph Lambrecht and Chris Woodhouse will be our guest judges this month.

First Place: Way Beyond Monochrome, 2e and a Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Way Beyond Monochrome, 2e and a Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Way Beyond Monochrome, 2e

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for December is Family.

December’s contest is sponsored by Expressive Photography: The Shutter Sisters’ Guide to Shooting from the Heart by The Shutter Sisters

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Expressive Photography: The Shutter Sisters’ Guide to Shooting from the Heart

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for November is Composition.

November’s contest is sponsored by Photographic Composition: A Visual Guide By Richard D. Zakia and David Page.

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Photographic Composition: A Visual Guide

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for October is Your Neighborhood so show us where you come from!

October’s contest is sponsored by Digital Collage and Painting, Second Edition by Susan Ruddick Bloom.

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Digital Collage and Painting, Second Edition

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for September is Night Photography so give us your best night sky, streaming headlights and moonlit shots.

September’s contest is sponsored by Night Photography by Lance Keimig.

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Night Photography

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

The theme for August is Creative Photography (e.g. interesting use of color, lens, light, subject), so be sure to enter your most interesting shots.

August’s contest is sponsored by Lensbaby by Corey Hilz

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Lensbaby

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

This month our subject is The Water. So get in, on or under the water and send us your best photos.

July’s contest is sponsored by The Underwater Photographer, 4e by Martin Edge

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: The Underwater Photographer, 4e

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of The Photoshop Challenge in an all new format with our partners at Creative Edge.

Now in a user forum style with professional mentors Harold & Phyllis Davis, you will be tested on your innovative use of color in Photoshop.

Everyone who enters gets a free trial membership of Creative Edge, an online collection of videos and books filled with the most current and thorough information available about graphic design, web design, photography, and more.

Enter and show off your Photoshop skills now.

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

We had a lot of great entries for our march contest and they’ve been sent off to the judges. This month we’re focusing on the The Weather, perfectly timed after the wettest March on record up here in Massachusetts.

April’s contest is sponsored by Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Photographers by Philip Andrews. Philip will be judging the contest and you can discover his Photoshop Elements resources at www.photoshopelements.net.

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: Photoshop Elements 8 for Photographers

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less

Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest

Thanks to everyone who entered and voted in the Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest for February! Contest winners will be announced soon.

February guest judges John and Barbara Gerlach are making their selections among the many wonderful entries. Winners will be notified and an email announcement will be sent out soon, so stay tuned!

The theme for the March contest is “Faces” sponsored by FACES: Photography and the Art of Portraiture by Steven Biver and Paul Fuqua.

Our guest judges will be Focal authors Steven Biver and Paul Fuqua.

First Place: Focal Photography book of choice*

Second Place: Focal Photography book of choice**

Third Place: FACES: Photography & the Art of Portraiture

*Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
** Does not include Focal Encyclopedia of Photography and must be valued at $39.95 or less