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A place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography.

This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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Photography Competitions (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by Bazzassnx@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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Hi, I'm very much an amateur photographer and I'd really like to advance and develop my skills. I'm debating whether to enter one or two of my photographs in to competition, whether that be nationally (UK) or internationally.

I know I won't win, but I'm really after critique by more experienced and honest photographers.

Has anyone else done this, and did you gain any benefit from doing so?

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[–] BrunoMarx@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I think portfolio reviews, mentorships and workshops are more what you're looking for. Find a photographer or photo editor whose work you really admire and see if they do them.

As for competitions, they can be a bit of a money sink but some of the more prestigious ones can be a nice boost if you do well. You typically won't get critiques though, at least not to the same extent as a portfolio review.