Are you the kind of person that sees the beauty in capturing the rowing stroke but have been hit by the post-Henley blues and need a challenge while you wait for the season to restart?
JRN and AllMarkOne are delighted to be joining forces to present the inaugural Rowing Photography Awards, showcasing the best imagery from both amateurs and professionals in the sport.
Entries open on 24 July, with the competition set to feature an array of fantastic prizes for the winners of the various categories, covering the spectrum of what makes rowing great to be a part of:
Championship Pair
- Photo of the Year – The overall winner of the chosen photos from the “Top Four” categories.
- Young Photographer – Selected from entries by photographers aged 16 and under in the “Top Four” categories.
Top Four
- Landscape – Drawing on the world around the boat and the aesthetics that make rowing beautiful.
- The “Big Ones” – Photos from the major events on the rowing calendar. The place for all your best shots from the likes of Henley Royal and Women’s, Head of the River, the Boat Race and World Rowing Events.
- Keeping it Local – Capturing the atmosphere around the boathouse and showcasing the best from the country’s provincial head and regatta racing.
- Art of the Catch – Anything from portraits and macro to art photography and multiple exposures. This is the time to be creative!
Elite Single
- Professional Portfolio – The ‘People’s Choice’ award voted for on the JRN website. This is the event for photographers that commercially sell their photos as well as the passionate amateurs to demonstrate their range and prowess from the riverbank or the launch with a portfolio of six-to-ten images.
Entries will be judged by the panel below:
- Rory Cruickshank – AllMarkOne co-founder
- Ed Evans – JRN Head of Operations
- Aaron Sims – Photographer and RPA co-creator
- Plus Special guest judges
Stay tuned to the JRN and AllMarkOne websites for more information on how to enter, as well as details on guest judges and prizes.
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