In 2007 I set up this blog. I had become curious about photo awards/honours, after winning an award. When I noticed that there was not a substantial online resource available, information was (still is) scattered, I decided to compile and share information.
The ongoing rise in numbers of visitors/readers, referrers and feedback made it clear that there was a need for a blog like this. And so I have been postponing this post for a while. But now is the time to focus. I want to dedicate my time to my own core projects/activities again. Also I need to distance myself from certain photography + art + marketing trends/issues and redefine the essence of photography for myself I guess...
Friends, I found out that there are true gem opportunities (all grants and the older =often no entry fee charging= competitions plus few new ones) and I have mapped the major ones. I noticed (with relief) that leading photo sites, blogs and institutions have added sections "photo grants and awards" and provide a lot of information now. No doubt these professionals have the means to keep you up to date.
So, stay updated, be inspired, keep away from the crap contests and be ware of your rights.
I will leave the blog up and I thank all that have been in touch, gave input and feedback.
Enjoy the summer
(minor text revision 21.11.09)
15 comments:
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I cant believe I'm reading this. You'll be sorely missed. Now I've just got to find another way of finding consolidated information. Well done on all those blogs and the research. I hope you keep the blog still open as much of this information can still be useful.
Best of luck to you and I hope things go well. Maybe in a few months when things are more settled you may want to take this invaluable service you have here and do it part time. Either way, you have my best!
Such a shame, I have been a follower of yours for only a short while but the information you have offered is invaluable.
Good luck and thank you.
Too bad to see you go. I check your blog regularly and found about some good awards and grants here.
Thanks a lot and good luck!
Nacho
hey...i truly understand your need to step away. thanks for the info, and i wish you the best moving forward!!
Thanks a lot for your contribution here and much happiness to your future photographic work. Let us know if you have a comeback int he form of this or another blog. Peace!
Thank you for your contributions and much success in your personal endeavors!
thanks!
So sorry to see you leave. This blog has been incredibly helpful! Good luck to you!
To anyone else who will miss this blog, I started a blog about a month ago dedicated to photography and lens-based art. It's not quite as specific as this blog, but I will be posting grants and opportunities. http://photoglabog.blogspot.com
This is truely a loss for us all, but best of luck to you!
Oh yes you will be missed - thanks for your blog up to now and best of luck
Laura, the address of your own blog does not work, sad!
oops.....
it's photoglablog.blogspot.com-- no http://
Too bad man but we understand. This was and still is a great resource.
Thank you Judith.
Too bad. Did you know that you have readers in Poland too? Your blog is well done. Thank you for your work and good luck!
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