General Rules:

• Theme for this year is "The History of San Diego"

• Participation is exclusively open to SanMa (San Diego Malayalees) members

• Deadline for entries is November 15th, 2023

• Participants are allowed to submit a maximum of one entry each

• The competition is structured into three distinct age categories:

  • Kids: This category is for our young talents aged 7 to 12

  • Teens: Teens aged 13 to 17 have their own dedicated category

  • Adults: The adult category is open to participants aged 18 and above

Submission Requirements:

• Entries should include the photographer's name, age, title of the photograph, and a brief description (2-3 lines) explaining how the photograph relates to the theme

• Submit your entries via email to SanMa Arts Committee at arts@sandiegomalayalees.org

• Light photo modifications are allowed - both color and monochrome images are accepted. 

• Photos must be in JPEG or PNG formats

• All submitted photos must be recent and taken after the competition was announced

• Original content should be submitted. Please note that the organization will not be held liable for copyright infringements

Prizes and Recognition:

• Entries that meet the above criteria will be displayed on the "San Diego Malayalees (SanMa) Connect" Facebook page wall

• "SanMa Shutterbug 2023" winners will be chosen by a panel of experts, considering creativity, originality, and image quality

• Shutterfly gift cards will be awarded to the winners

• Winning photos will be featured in our upcoming SanMa magazine

Important Notes:

• All submitted photos must be recent and taken after the competition was announced

• Refer FAQ page for more info

• If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at arts@sandiegomalayalees.org