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