Nature is a source all artists can draw from. An artistic viewpoint can really put perspective on the nature that surrounds us. Sources of inspiration can come from sunset and sunrises, landscapes, water falls, flowers, animals in the wild, birds, etc.  Consider submitting your photography and digital artwork to be included in this competition and group exhibition.  Submissions deadline is March 31, 2019., The fee to enter is 3 Photos: $25, 4 Photos: $30, 5 Photos: $35.

Best in show receives $200 and a copy of their very own Digital Media Magazine. 2nd Place receives $75, and 3rd place receives $25.  Five (5) to seven (7) individuals will receive honorable mentions.

Capture the beauty of life and submit your fresh take on the world now. What are you waiting for?

Submission Dates 

Submission opens January 7, 2019

Submission deadline March 31, 2019

Finalist notified by April 2, 2019

Juror review of the final round will be completed by April 9, 2019

Individuals will be contacted by April 12, 2019

By Rob Browning, digital specialist, specialist in SEO Optimization and digital marketing strategist

Search Engine Optimization, SEO, is a technique which has shown impactful benefits in the industry of art, designing and photography. Although SEO is something whose mileage depends widely on your niche, there are still some useful ways in which you can increase the reach of organic traffic to your online website or storefront. However, the questions remain – How to get help from SEO for your art, photography or designing website? Or what kind of SEO strategy can work the best for you?

EWW: I am curious to know what qualities of your work would others comment on first?

Maggie:  Actually, there are 3 things that come up over and over. People say they really like the light and the composition. They also say that my images carry emotion and feeling.  These comments please me enormously, as they are perhaps the 3 things I strive for in my images.

The most frequent comment I receive is my use of color and lighting to bring out some of the best aspects of a scene. These days I have found myself shooting a lot more localized work, around the Arkansas / Oklahoma / Missouri areas, and I absolutely love it when people see my work and it makes them feel really proud of where they are from. When people see one of my pieces of a location they may have been to many times, or perhaps have lived by their whole life, and they feel like I’ve conveyed it in a new and dynamic way they’ve never quite seen before, I feel like I’ve hit the nail on the head.

EWW: I am curious to know what qualities of your work would others comment on first?

Tom:  I tend to get a lot of comments about the lighting I use.  As with all photography, the lighting either makes or breaks the image and I use light to focus the viewer’s attention to what I consider to be important aspects of an image.

EWW: What qualities of your work would you comment on first?

Tom:  The play between light and dark.  Most of my images tend to be a little darker overall and that allows me to enhance the contrast between light and dark.  I feel it adds a little more interest to the image.

I go to great lengths to deliver images that people can get lost in and I would say what is most often commented on is the vivid colors and the detail in my images.

I also get a lot of “WOW’s” and congratulations and I even had one of my fans refer to me as the Ansel Adams of color, which I’m absolutely grateful for.

EWW:  The flip side of that would be your initial thoughts about your own work.

Az: I respect my work and I love that a lot of other people appreciate my art so that I can continue doing what I do.

In an average shoot, I will have a full gamut of images from what I think are some absolute rippers right through to snapshots and test shots. Shooting this way helps me improve and keeps me grounded at the same time.

EWW: I am curious to know what qualities of your work would others comment on first?

Ryan:   The quantity of works in my portfolio would be the most obvious thing people notice when first perusing my work. I’ve got a razor-sharp focus which is a positive and negative, usually equating to a 7-day waking work week, while the dishes pile and lawn unkemptly photosynthesizes. Thank goodness for the local wallaby lawnmowers, otherwise, my house would be lost to the grass.

EWW: What qualities of your work would you comment on first?

Ryan:   My work is a little quirky, I think my odd personality seeps into it aesthetically. I’ve never really had any artistic idols, so haven’t had any background influences guiding my style, I just tend to go in whatever direction feels right. My editing style (as with my choice in subjects) change from season to season, so this adds to the overall randomness quirk.

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Bottle Collector

Balloon Glow

Fire Truck Blues

Captains Flight

Santa Fe Vintage

Shelter In The Storm

EWW: I am curious to know, what qualities of your work would others comment on first?
Steven: The use of color and the details in the photographs, and often the unique subject matter.

EWW: When doing a shoot, what are the challenges you encounter?
Steven: Most of my photography is done outdoors. The weather and lighting is often a challenge. Visiting a location at optimal times are often very important in able to obtain a proper photograph.

EWW: Do you have a favorite theme or subject matter? If you do, Why?Steven: My favorite theme is what I call American Relics, items forgotten by modern society. This would include vintage buildings, vintage signs, and vintage trucks. These subjects are often abandoned and offer a wealth unnoticed beauty.

EWW: Excluding subject matter, are there elements of your work that consistently run in all your work such as colors, perspective, lighting, movement, style, etc.?
Steven: The use of bold colors and a gritty edge runs throughout most of my photographs.

EWW: In your opinion, for photographic artists what are the best ways for them to promote your work?
Steven: An online presence is very important to promote photography. Local art galleries and shows are a good place to provide exposure.

EWW: Do you use social media? If you do use social media, which one(s) work the best for you?
Steven: Facebook and Twitter seem to provide the best promotion for my photography.

EWW: Just to wrap up this interview, do you have any final thoughts about you and your work that you think would be important for others to know about?
Steven: Visiting locations for photography often needs a great deal of planning and work. Sharing photography with others is often the best reward.

Website(s):
http://steven-bateson.pixels.com
https://stevenbateson.smugmug.com

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