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THESE WERE THE WPJA TRASH THE DRESS (TTD) OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
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The reputation and credibility of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) rests, to a large extent, in our members' hands. It is absolutely critical that photographers be
truthful and honest in each and every image they submit in WPJA photography contests. We emphasize that the truthfulness of each image submitted is paramount.
Many members use the titles 'wedding photojournalist' and/or 'wedding photojournalism' in reference to their approach to wedding photography. Therefore, it is essential that we
establish and uphold stringent integrity standards in all WPJA photography competitions; standards equivalent to those of professional working photojournalists.
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ELIGIBILITY OF ENTRANTS:
The WPJA - TRASH THE DRESS Photo Competition is open to WPJA members who are in good standing with the organization, who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older at
time of entry, and who agree to the terms in these Official Rules. Employees, officers and directors of the WPJA or any of their affiliates, and their immediate family members, are
excluded. The Contest is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and is void where prohibited.
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ENTRIES:
1. Members may submit an unlimited number of photographic images (“Images”) for the WPJA TRASH THE DRESS photography contest, regardless of category. Entering this contest will NOT
affect or count toward your contest entry limit for 2008 contests.
2. Any single image may be entered in only one category. Entrants may not submit the same image in multiple categories.
3. Images submitted for the WPJA TRASH THE DRESS Contest must have been created prior to December 31st of 2007. Previous WPJA-sponsored contest prize/point-winning
images are not eligible.
4. Contest entries must be submitted electronically through the Member Login Contest upload
section of the WPJA site. Images submitted in any other manner shall not be eligible for the Contest.
5. Each entrant shall be solely responsible to ensure that all entries are uploaded to the WPJA site before the contest deadline.
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ELIGIBILITY OF IMAGES FOR SUBMISSION:
1. An entrant may only enter images that were created by the entrant. Entrants may not enter images on behalf of non-WPJA members, nor may they submit images created by any person other
than themselves, even if such person is a WPJA member.
2. Images submitted to the WPJA TRASH THE DRESS Contest must have been obtained from post-ceremony portrait sessions. Images created at seminars, workshops, model shoots, or other
non-wedding staged events are not eligible for entry. Images created as part of and incorporating a third party’s commercial sponsorship are not eligible for entry.
3. Images must be suitable for all ages; any image deemed by the WPJA, in its sole discretion, to be obscene, suggestive or otherwise unsuitable for all ages will be disqualified.
4. Images submitted to the WPJA TRASH THE DRESS Contest must not have been altered, either in-camera, developmentally or electronically.
Images in which the focus or perspective have been manipulated by lens effects (i.e., tilting, shifting, or swinging) are not allowed. This includes, though is not limited to, bellow
attachments, tilt shift lenses, Lensbabies, etc.
Manipulated images that use digital capture effects, photo development altering, toning, desaturation, or computer software manipulation (including actions, plug-ins, and filters) are
not eligible for entry. However, minimal dodging and burning, dust and scratch removal, levels/curves adjustment, light sharpening, cropping and color to black & white conversion
are acceptable. Any images with severe manipulation violations will be disqualified.
While the above photo manipulation techniques are not allowed for WPJA contests, they are more than welcome in the wedding photo contests held by the Artistic Guild of the Wedding
Photojournalist Association!
5. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER SEPIA OR OTHER TONED IMAGES IN ANY CATEGORY.
6. Contest image submissions must not include text or border treatments.
7. Only single images may be entered. Sequential shots and collages are not allowed.
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PUBLICITY:
By entering the WPJA TRASH THE DRESS Contest, each entrant grants the WPJA a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use the submitted images to promote the WPJA and its members
through the organization’s public websites and email communications. The WPJA may seek the photographer’s permission to publish the WPJA TRASH THE DRESS Contest-winning images in
newsletters, books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, or other media. Entrants retain all other rights in the submitted images.
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PRIZES AND ODDS OF WINNING:
1. The winning images in each category will be published on the WPJA web site (www.wpja.com).
2. Prize winners will be contacted via the email address the entrant provides to WPJA with his or her entry. The WPJA shall use such effort as it deems reasonable,
in its sole discretion, to notify winners of any prizes, but the WPJA shall not be responsible if any such notice is delayed, lost, or misdirected.
3. Winners are responsible for all applicable federal, state, local, and provincial taxes on any prizes awarded.
4. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received. A list of winners shall be posted on the WPJA’s website.
5. Gold Medallions and PIX pages will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place winners. Blue Medallions will be awarded for 4th through 10th place. For members with existing PIX pages, any
1st through 10th place winning image will be added to your gallery.
6. Listing Ranking and Photographer of The Year (POY) contest points will NOT be awarded for the WPJA TRASH THE DRESS Contest.
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ENTRANT’S RELEASE:
ENTRANTS: (1) ACKNOWLEDGE ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO AND BE BOUND BY THEM, AND (2) RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE WPJA AND
THEIR PAST AND PRESENT DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, ASSIGNS, AND SUCCESSORS, FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEBTS, LIABILITIES, DEMANDS, OBLIGATIONS, COSTS, FEES, EXPENSES, ACTIONS AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHATSOEVER, OF EVERY NATURE, CHARACTER AND
DESCRIPTION (COLLECTIVELY, "CLAIMS"), KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) ANY HUMAN, TYPOGRAPHICAL, PRINTING OR OTHER ERROR RELATING TO
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ERRORS THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTEST, THE PROCESSING OF ENTRIES, THE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PRIZES OR IN ANY CONTEST–RELATED MATERIALS; (B) LATE, LOST, MISDIRECTED, INCOMPLETE OR DAMAGED ENTRIES; (C) THE QUALITY OF THE PUBLISHED
IMAGES; (D) THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE WPJA; OR (E) ANY CONDITION CAUSED BY EVENTS THAT MAY CAUSE THE CONTEST TO BE DISRUPTED OR TERMINATED.
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ENTRANT’S INDEMNIFICATION:
BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT EXPRESSLY AGREES TO AT ALL TIMES DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY THE WPJA FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL THIRD PARTY CLAIMS
(INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS) THAT: (A) ANY SUBMITTED IMAGE INFRINGES ON SUCH THIRD PARTY’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS;
AND (B) THAT ANY SUBMITTED IMAGE WAS PUBLISHED WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE SUBJECT(S) IN SUCH IMAGE.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
1. THE WPJA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
To the extent that the TRASH THE DRESS Contest is offered and administered through the Internet, the WPJA website, and through email, the WPJA shall not be responsible or liable if the
Internet, any website, or email, is not capable of properly functioning, for any reason, nor shall the WPJA be responsible or liable for, nor do the WPJA make any representations or
warranties regarding: (1) infection of the entrant’s computer or other electronic device by computer virus(es) or other malicious code, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention,
fraud, technical failures, vandalism, or any other cause beyond the control of the WPJA which corrupts or affects the security, integrity, or proper administration of the Contest; and
(2) any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay, faulty transmission or communication, provider failure(s), destruction, or unauthorized access to any Contest activities
conducted or information transmitted via the Internet; (3) any technical malfunction of any networks, telephone lines, cable networks, cable lines, on-line Contest upload systems,
servers, equipment, or software; (4) any failure to timely receive an entry due to technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet, phone, DSL, or cable lines, or any
combination thereof; and (5) any injury or damage to a Contest entrant’s computer or peripheral equipment or software related to or resulting from participation in the
Contest.
2. The WPJA reserves the right to, in its sole discretion, cancel, modify, or suspend the Contest at any time for fraud, technical failures or any other factor
beyond their reasonable control that impairs the integrity of the Contest (or a portion thereof), as determined by WPJA in its sole discretion. The WPJA also
reserves the right to revoke the prize of any entrant, at any time prior to the publication of such prize-winning image, if in the WPJA’s judgment, the
entrant acts in a manner that is offensive, harassing, threatening, repugnant, or otherwise unsuitable for the purposes of the Contest or the reputations of the
WPJA. The WPJA Photo Contest is conducted in the English language only.
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WPJA CONTEST CODE OF ETHICS
The Wedding Photojournalist Association upholds the highest level of ethical standards, especially in the area of our wedding photography contests. Our code of
ethics is not only an essential factor for the success and credibility of our contests; it reflects our values and ideals as wedding photojournalists.
WPJA CODE OF ETHICS: The purpose of the WPJA is to celebrate photographers who creatively document and record the found moment. Therefore all wedding photography
images submitted in a WPJA contest must be true representations of what actually took place the moment the shutter was released. We are absolutely uncompromising in
our conviction that contest images come from situations unprompted by the photographer, except in the case of portraits.
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