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Magnum Photos, the world’s most prestigious photography agency, has teamed up with The Photography Show to produce a new competition “30 Under 30” identifying some of the world’s best emerging documentary photographers. The opportunity is supported by IdeasTap, the platform for young artists.
The competition will recognise new photographic talent, and provide exposure to emerging photographers to a wider network of industry professionals. It will engage with an audience of young individuals looking to further develop their career in photography.
Open worldwide to all photographers between the age of 18 and 30, entrants are invited to submit five documentary photographs from a narrative project. The judging panel, consisting of Magnum photographers and industry professionals, will be looking for a clear storyline, technique, execution, concept, originality and the ability to successfully communicate their project. Entrants will apply via the IdeasTap website and submissions are open from 17 December 2013 to 12 January 2014. The judges will shortlist 60 entrants, and the final 30 will officially be announced at The Photography Show on Tuesday 4th March 2014
Competition prizes include an exhibition of the winning work at The Photography Show, alongside an official Award ceremony hosted by Magnum Photos. Winners will also participate in an exclusive 30 Under 30 Portfolio Review event, where they will review critiques from photography’s leading professionals from the editorial, commercial, gallery and publishing sectors.
Fiona Rogers, Cultural & Education Manager at Magnum Photos says,“Magnum Photos are excited to be partnering with The Photography Show to identify the rising photographic stars of tomorrow. Magnum are committed to supporting the next generation of documentary image makers, and this competition provides a perfect balance of exposure and opportunity for young photographers”.
Cassandra Grant, The Photography Show Event Manager, says,“We’re delighted to be giving such a great opportunity to emerging photographers from around the world. In Magnum and IdeasTap, we feel that there are no better partners to identify this definitive list of up and coming talent. We are excited to see all the entrants and are delighted to be exhibiting their work at the event.”
The Photography Show is a new photo fair held at the Birmingham NEC from Saturday 1st Tuesday 4th March 2014. Ticket prices are available now at photographyshow.com priced from:
Advanced Adult £13
Advanced Concession £10
On The Door Adult £15
On The Door Concession £12
Professionals and Trade Free
For more information on The Photography Show visit the website or contact Cassandra Grant at cassandra.grant[.]futurenet.com or 020 7042 4302.
About The Photography Show
• The Photography Show (photographyshow.com) is supported by the Royal Photographic Society, the British Institute of Professional Photography, the Master Photographers Association and the Photo Marketing Association (PMA).
• The Photography Show is a new event dedicated to imaging, which will combine highly interactive features to entertain and engage enthusiasts, with dedicated conferences and events for the professional, retailer attendees.
• The Photography Show is a Future plc event.
• The Photography Show takes place at the Birmingham NEC, 1-4 March 2014.
• The Photography Show is a high calibre replacement for the Focus on Imaging photography event.
Future is a leading publisher of photography magazines, with a portfolio of brands online, on mobile and in print. Titles include:
• Digital Camera
• Photography Week
• Practical Photoshop
• N-Photo
• PhotoPlus
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