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Official Rules for MDPPA's 2025 Image Competition:               

    2025 MDPPA Image Comp Rules*

    *The merits and degree program is being reevaluated and rules will be updated once this is complete.

    MDPPA Summer Image Competition!

    Date:  July 23, 2025

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: Zoom

    The themed category for this competition is AI-Assisted Image Editing.

    This category highlights the integration of artificial intelligence in the creative editing process, showcasing images enhanced or transformed using AI-driven tools. Entries may demonstrate advanced techniques like automated retouching, intelligent compositing, AI-assisted color grading, or creative effects that amplify the artist's vision. This category celebrates the synergy between human creativity and machine learning, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in photography.

    Entry Details:

    • You may enter up to a maximum of ten entries in any one category.
    • Digital entries only via PrintCompetion.com. We will announce when the portal is open for submission. The deadline for entry is 7/20/25 at 11 p.m. EST.
    • Zoom information for the event will be provided after registration.

    Entry fees:

    Members $12 

    Nonmembers $20 

    Competition Judges: TBA


    MDPPA Annual Image Competition!

    Date:  October 22, 2025

    Time: TBD

    Location: Zoom

    Annual Image Competition Rules for 2025 TBD.

    Entry Details:

    • You may enter up to a maximum of ten entries in any one category.
    • Digital entries only via PrintCompetion.com. We will announce when the portal is open for submission. The deadline for entry is 7/20/25 at 11 p.m. EST.
    • Zoom information for the event will be provided after registration.

    Entry fees:

    Members $12 

    Nonmembers $20 

    Competition Judges: TBA


    Additional Image Competition Documents                                                                                      

    • How to Enter Images into Image Competition
    Spring and Summer Image Comp - Entering Your Images
    • 12 Elements of a Merit Image
    12 Elements of a Merit Image                                                                                                                                                      


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      Maryland Professional Photographers Association, Inc. is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. PO Box 266, Simpsonville, MD, 21150

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