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Fig: 1 - Pleasure is one of the guiding principles by which we tend to live our lives.

PREMISE

Mounted is a part of Uni devising opportunities for Photographers to reflect their ideas, thoughts, and interpretations of capturing the real-world through digital lenses. The forum allows enthusiasts and professionals from the world over to share their outstanding bodies of work. 

Picturing Awards - aims to promote photography and photographers. Our idea is to create new opportunities to present valuable work to audiences all over the world. We aim to build a place where photographers can show different points of view and thrive through online exchanges. 

The winners of the Professional and Student categories will receive rewards and cash prizes. Our judging panel will comprise highly acclaimed industry professionals, including gallery owners, publishers, editors, and renowned photographers. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in one of the most prestigious photography contests in 2021.

Fig: 2 - The meaning of pleasure is unique for every individual.

CAPTURING PLEASURE

Pleasure is the feeling of joy and satisfaction. But this emotion is much more complex than that. It involves the way a person looks at life, what they value in life, their circumstances and issues. The emotion of pleasure is also considered to lead down to negative paths of addiction and gluttony. It connotes a dangerous image that comes with the term ‘pleasure’. 

There are many different sides and versions of this emotion that can be effectively portrayed through the medium of photography. Everything we create, the world we shape around us, all of it is to feel the sense of joy and pleasure that comes with well-being and comfort. Objects of affection or even everyday things have the capacity to induce pleasure, when sensitised to these experiences. 

The brief/theme of the challenge to make a picture story of pleasure and happiness, and how it means and feels different for every person. 

Capture using not more than 8 images – along with a concept note that covers a description of your picture story.

OBJECTIVES

1. Submit a set of 8 (Max) pictures or less to deliver a photo story.
2. Each image should be less than 10MB and 2800px x 3500 px size, portrait, or landscape.
3. Title and subtitle of the project on the project page.
4. A concept note of about 250 words in the journal section.
5. Both items are in sync with the theme of streets.

MEDIUM

Any kind of camera is permitted, from phones to DSLR. The photos can be retouched in lightroom however, photoshopping certain elements or lassoed graphics are not allowed.