GOLDEN RULE NO. 4: INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY REGULATIONS
I am NGUYEN AN DI, International Photography Judge and PSA Membership Development Director for Vietnam. Regarding ethics in wildlife photography (e.g., baiting, staging), I understand that every photographer has their own technical choices and personal purposes. I choose not to comment on these individual choices. However, when it comes to prestigious international photo competitions, the regulations […]
GOLDEN RULE #3: TECHNICAL AND POST-PROCESSING RULES FOR TRAVEL PHOTO
Hello everyone, As it is the weekend, I, NGUYỄN AN DI, will continue our series of practical judging experiences. Today, I am sharing Golden Rule #3, focusing on the technical and post-processing errors frequently penalized or outright disqualified by international judges in competitions sponsored by FIAP, PSA, IAAP, and others. In the Travel Photo section, […]
GOLDEN RULE #2: THE INTEGRITY OF TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
If you intend to submit images to the Travel (Photo Travel) section sponsored by FIAP, PSA, or IAAP, you must STRICTLY adhere to the following rules: THE CORE RULE: SAY NO TO STAGING You are forbidden from submitting any image that shows evidence of: Arranged Events/Activities (Staged): Events or activities set up exclusively for the […]
GOLDEN RULES OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITIONS
Hello everyone, Today, I, NGUYEN AN DI, am officially launching a series of shares on the GOLDEN RULES OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITIONS, based on my practical experience as a judge. In each installment, we will focus on one small but decisive tip. GOLDEN RULE #1: THE UNWRITTEN RULE FOR TRAVEL PHOTO SECTION The Rule: When […]
