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Published 01/10/2013

6. Social Media Contests

Avoid contests which are free but are judged by the number of 'Likes' or votes through internet media such as Facebook. These are usually aimed at increasing traffic on the organisers' sites or pages but the worst thing is that the winning image is usually the one whose entrant has badgered the most number of people to vote for his or her image. Although the winning prize can be great, such contests do not give you any guide as to where your images stand. In fact, entering contests which actually give you constructive and valid feedback on your images, even if they do not carry a prize, is very beneficial towards improving your work and thus your chances of faring well.

Organisation

The more you become interested in competitions, particularly if you start doing well, the more you are inclined to participate. Organisation is the key to increasing your chances of winning. Make folders where you keep images which you feel are of a certain noticeable standard. That way, each time you are interested in entering a competition, these images will be quick and easy to find and you will not be disheartened by having to search through countless hard drives and folders.

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