Alright, folks, here we go – SeniorInspire checking in with some pretty exciting news. Get ready, because the annual 100 Photographers I’d Like to Follow in 2025 image contest is officially underway. That’s right – it’s happening. Right now.
As we gear up for another year, filled with all that high-flying optimism and moonshot dreams, let’s take a moment to shine a light on the Senior Photographers who are absolutely crushing it—those you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on in 2025.
Now, here’s the kicker: will you make the list? That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? But hey, you’ll never know unless you throw your hat in the ring. So, what are you waiting for?
SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CONTEST…
Can I submit if I’ve been selected as a ‘Photographer I’d Like to Follow’ in previous years?
Yes, of course!
When is the deadline to submit?
Sunday, February 2nd
What can I submit?
Simple, any color images you took of senior individuals during 2024 or 2025.
What CAN’T I submit?
No branded photos, no group photos and no black and white photos! Also Images you created at workshops should not be submitted unless you were the instructor.
SOMETHING FOR NEW PHOTOGRAPHERS!
If you started your business in either 2023 or 2024 you’re eligible for our Newcomer award category. Depending how many entries we get, we’re hoping to award a separate group of 5 – 10 newcomers for their outstanding work
How big should my files be?
Images should be high resolution .jpg files, sized at least 3000 px on the long edge so they will look good in our magazine if chosen for publication.
How should my files be named?
Don’t get hung up on this! Your filename should be your studio name followed by a number. That’s it! I don’t care what number you use, but each image should have a unique number. THAT’S IT! THOSE ARE THE ONLY REQUIREMENTS! So if your studio name is ABC Photos, your file names should look like… ABC Photos 001.jpg, ABC Photos 002.jpg, ABC Photos 003.jpg, etc. etc.
The Easiest Release Process in the Business
We don’t want you to get hung up on releases and we’ve refined the process to make it STUPID EASY! You do not need to submit a release with your entries. If you are one the 100 photographers chosen, you’ll receive information about obtaining a release for your chosen image(s). You’ll have 10 days to have your client submit one of our world famous online digital release forms. It’s amazingly simple, but if we do not receive a release from your client within those 10 days, your image will not appear in the magazine.
Print Magazine
That’s right, the winners of this year’s Photographers I’d Like to Follow will all have one or more of their images published in the Spring issue of SeniorInspire the Magazine!
Boss Photographer Status!!
Every year we have photographers who submit 20, 30, even 40 killer images, but we only get to recognize one of their photos. We hate that! So this year we’re going to be looking at all of the images you submit as a portfolio and choose at least 20 true Boss Photographers!
Here’s how it works…
If you submit a portfolio of at least TEN images and you’re chosen as one of the 100 winning photographers, you’ll also be in the running for one of our SeniorInspire Boss Photographer awards. Everyone who achieves Boss status will receive a special badge to commemorate their status and will also get a two page spread in the Spring Issue of SeniorInspire the magazine.
The rules!
PLEASE READ THE RULES BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING!
We’ll be accepting contest entries through Midnight, CST on Sunday, February 2nd. Winners will be announced sometime in late February and featured in the Spring issue of SeniorInspire the magazine.
Fee to Submit:
$15 – 1 image
$25 – 5 images
$35 – 10 images
To submit more than 10 images do it on a second form.
To be considered for the Top 20 Boss Photographer award you must submit at least 10 images.
ADDITIONAL RULES
* All image files must be submitted using the form below.
* You may submit as many images as you’d like. If you want to submit more than 10, do it on a second form.
* You must submit at least 10 images to be considered for the Top 20 – SeniorInspire Boss Photographer award (see ‘Boss Photographer Status’ above).
* Images should be high resolution .jpg files, sized at least 3000 px on the long edge.
* There should be NO BRANDING on your images
* Images from paying clients only. No workshop images.
* Do not submit group or black and white images. Only images of individuals will be considered.
* Do not submit images with any type of branding on them.
* Your file name should be your studio name followed by a number. After your studio name you can use whatever number you’d like. Just make sure each file has a unique name.
* You must certify that you have a signed release on file for each image submitted and that you will instruct your client to submit a digital SeniorInspire release within two weeks of notification that your image(s) has been chosen for publication.
* All images must be of individual seniors who you photographed during 2024 or 2025.
* All images that do not meet the submission criteria are subject to disqualification.
* No refunds will be given for disqualified images.
* All contest decisions made by SeniorInspire will be final.
* As you’d expect we are looking for your best work! We want gorgeous images with impact and beautiful light that show creativity, excellent composition and great posing. Send your very best!
If you have any questions feel free to click here to email.
Good luck!
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