{"id":6766,"date":"2024-06-26T17:38:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T15:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/?p=6766"},"modified":"2024-07-08T13:16:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T11:16:44","slug":"5-reasons-photographers-use-the-spc-photo-awards-photo-contest-for-their-moment-in-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/5-reasons-photographers-use-the-spc-photo-awards-photo-contest-for-their-moment-in-the-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons you should join the SPC Photo Awards photo contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2207MUC_SPC-Photo-Awards-Munich-2633.jpg\" alt=\"Participants at the SPC Photo Awards photography competition in Munich pose with their exhibited photos\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, we started the <a href=\"https:\/\/swissphotoclub.com\/en-de\/photo-contest\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/swissphotoclub.com\/en-de\/photo-contest\">SPC Photo Awards<\/a> photography competition + exhibition because we think all photographers&#8211;not just those with connections and know-how&#8211;deserve the chance to have a moment in the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was our motivation. But what about the people who join? What convinces them to sign up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked, and they answered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why join the SPC Photo Awards #1: Showcase your Talent in a New Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The #1 reason people join our photography competition is to have a new way to show off their best photos. Photographers are not satisfied with Instagram alone. They want something unique, with a bit more prestige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Frauenpower beim SPC Photo Awards - Berlin\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sFbgOnwIrag?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;It feels different from when you look at your photos on a computer or a phone. It&#8217;s way cooler to see them on the wall with all these other people in a real, official exhibition.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ameliemetschies\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/ameliemetschies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ameliemetschies<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why join the SPC Photo Awards #2: Get Recognition and Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s not about how many views your photos have; it&#8217;s about getting them seen by the right people, the ones who can really appreciate them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you find your true audience, it feels like an affirmation of your artistic vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"K\u00fcnstlerin Spotlight bei den SPC Photo Awards - Leipzig\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YfPPGQ31wnY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;To get that feedback, when people stand in front of my photo and say, &#8216;wow, that&#8217;s great,&#8217; that&#8217;s really something special.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/fionashrek0815\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/fionashrek0815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fionashrek0815<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why join the SPC Photo Awards #3: Grow artistically and be inspired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/swissphotoclub.com\/en-de\/photo-contest\">SPC Photo Awards<\/a>, you&#8217;ll not only have the chance to inspire other photographers; you&#8217;ll also likely be inspired yourself! With the wide variety of themes and styles, techniques and perspectives, there will definitely be photos that get you thinking differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"K\u00fcnstlering Spotlight bei den SPC Photo Awards - Berlin: i.am.owski\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yUEDPr30YVc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The photos that are exhibited here are SO diverse! So much is here. I think everyone can dare to participate and have chance to get seen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/i.am.owski\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/i.am.owski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@i.am.owski<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why join the SPC Photo Awards #4: Become a Part of your Local Community of Photographers.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Art is meant to be shared! At the <a href=\"https:\/\/swissphotoclub.com\/en-de\/photo-contest\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/swissphotoclub.com\/en-de\/photo-contest\">SPC Photo Awards<\/a>, you&#8217;ll have the chance to both give and take inspiration, respect, and encouragement as part of your local community of photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"K\u00fcnstlerin Spotlight bei den SPC Photo Awards - Stuttgart\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iodsVwxBKDM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve already made some very nice friendships here over the last year. I met these two other exhibiting photographers here by coincidence, and we became friends. We go photographing together often now. It&#8217;s really, really nice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/sarah.puzio.fotografie\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/sarah.puzio.fotografie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sarah.puzio.fotografie<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why join the SPC Photo Awards #5: The events are well-organized, professional, and fun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve hosted lots of these photography competitions+exhibitions over the last few years, so we weren&#8217;t surprised to hear this feedback, but we still really liked it! We work really hard to make each event special, and a great experience for the exhibiting photographers and their friends and families, as well as other photography lovers. Thank you for your trust!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Featured Photography: Angela Lesmes from the SPC Photo Awards-Leipzig\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v-fUBMklQ2w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The atmosphere is very, very lovely. Everything has been very professional and I loved everything. It was amazing. Everybody had a great time here today. Definitely, I would recommend it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><cite style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: none; color: var( --e-global-color-accent ); box-shadow: none; font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039;, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/angelalesmesphotography\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/angelalesmesphotography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@angelalesmesphotography<\/a><\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SPC Photo Awards - TeilnehmerInnen im Fokus: Carolin\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kyuao7Oloho?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This isn&#8217;t sneaky advertising, but as for the organization of the event and what was offered, all I can say is that I was right [to join] and I&#8217;ll do it again!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/carolin.engel.75\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/carolin.engel.75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@carolin.engel.75<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit your photos at the next SPC Photo Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We run <a href=\"https:\/\/swissphotoclub.com\/en-de\/photo-contest\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/swissphotoclub.com\/en-de\/photo-contest\">SPC Photo Awards <\/a>photography competitions + exhibitions in cities all across Germany, Switzerland, and even Austria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us next time and exhibit your photos at an upcoming photo contest in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Hannover, Zurich, Geneva, Vienna, or one of the new cities we&#8217;re adding all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find upcoming events and sign up here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-d46112b0 gb-button-text\" href=\"swissphotoclub.com\/fotowettbewerb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join the next photo competition<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Participants at the SPC Photo Awards photography competition + exhibition share their experiences about the events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[648],"tags":[638],"class_list":["post-6766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-competition","tag-awards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6766"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6800,"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6766\/revisions\/6800"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.swissphotoclub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}