“Where in the World” Film Photography Contest!

After a couple years of film photography contests and nearly 50 film cameras given away, we are very excited to announce our next film photography contest: Where in the World. That’s right! In response to countless requests to open these contests to those outside the US, we are finally launching our first ever international film photography contest. Share one of your film photos that shows where you’re from and tell us about it in the caption. It could be a portrait, a cityscape, a landscape, etc–as long as it tells a story of your heritage, location, culture, or everyday life.

The Darkroom’s home, San Clemente, captured on Portra 800 with a Leica MP by Trev Lee.

This contest will run July 11 through August 31 , 2017.

For chance to win one many great film cameras from our Camera Bar all you have to do is post one of your film photos on our Facebook wall or on your Instagram.  Be sure to tag us, use the #TheDarkroomLab_world, explain the photo in the caption, and be sure to tell us the film type, camera used, and where you got it developed (hopefully The Darkroom!). *You are limited to one submission.  If multiple photos are posted we will only consider the first submission.*

Good luck!!!

Instructions:

1. Upload your FILM photographs to our Facebook wall or post to your Instagram page.  Be sure to tag us and use the #TheDarkroomLab_World hashtag.
 thedarkroomlab instagram.com/thedarkroomlab
 thedarkroomlab facebook.com/thedarkroomlab

**Please note that our Facebook wall is private so you wont see your post on our wall but you can see it in the “Visitor Posts” section.**

2. Caption it – In the caption, tell us about the photo, where you’re from, the film and camera that captured it, and tag #TheDarkroomLab_World.
Contest Ends – August 31, 2017

Prizes

See what you can win at our camera bar

Judging Criteria

Our staff will pick up to 12 images from photo submissions and those finalists will be posted on Facebook and Instagram for all to like. The photo that receives the most combined likes will be the contest winner. Contest is for film images only. Judging criteria will be based on subject matter, descriptive caption/photo details, composition and overall quality in adherence with the theme. Photos submission can be used on The Darkroom website or contest promotions, and credit will be given to photographers where appropriate. By entering, you are warranting that you own full rights to the photo, and you indemnify and hold The Darkroom harmless from any claims to the contrary. The Darkroom reserves the right to modify the rules of this contest should it be deemed necessary for clarification or other purposes. By submitting your photo to the contest, you are agreeing to these terms.