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NIKON IRIS AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES 2020 2

What an eventful start we've had to 2020. We're really excited to still be able offer the Iris Awards event this year - though with a number of changes.

This year, due to the global pandemic, the 2020 Nikon Iris Professional Photography Awards are going ONLINE!

The Nikon IRIS AWARDS are the NZIPP’s commitment toward raising the profile and standard of professional photography in New Zealand. Entering the awards offers photographers professional development opportunities that will:

» Allow you to challenge your creative boundaries;

» Extend your photographic practices and expertise;

» Provide personal achievement and professional recognition amongst your peers;

» See some of the very best of NZ’s photographic talent awarded and on display.

The Nikon IRIS AWARDS are open to all NZ and overseas professional photographers. With strong sponsorship support and media interest, the Nikon Iris Awards are also an excellent opportunity for professional photographers to leverage from as part of their business marketing.

This year's awards event will culminate with an online premier awards presentation, that includes the announcement of the coveted title of New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year.

The NZIPP Honours Council wishes you all the best for an exciting and successful year!

W H O C A N E N T E REntry into the Nikon IRIS AWARDS is open to:

» All professional photographers nationally and internationally

» Students enrolled in and studying photography or other creative arts programmes, full or part-time, at a recognised NZ tertiary institute.

I M P O R TA N T D AT E S

ONLINE ENTRY REGISTRATION OPENS 8:00 am (NZST), Monday 22 June 2020

ONLINE ENTRY REGISTRATION CLOSE 11:59 pm (NZST), Sunday 2 August 2020

IRIS AWARDS - ONLINE JUDGINGThursday 20 to Friday 28 August 2020: Livestreamed Online Judging times & days TBC, with detailed information released following the close of entries.

IRIS AWARDS PRESENTATIONS7:00pm (NZST) Monday 7 September 2020Livestreamed Online. Further details to follow.

I n t r o d u c t i o n & w h o c a n e n t e r


There are three sections to the Iris Online Awards Call for Entries 2020, each focusing on a specific aspect of the entry criteria and rules. Each component is accessible by opening the PDF bookmarks and selecting the various sections.

» Call For Entries

» Entry Terms & Conditions

» Entry Preparation & Online Entry Guide

ENSURE YOU READ THE CALL FOR ENTRIES IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ENTERING!

To navigate the Call for Entries:

» Use the bookmarks in your PDF Reader;

» Click on the ‘>’ to select and expand the sections and sub-sections.

C a l l f o r e n t r i e s 2 0 2 0

CALL FOR ENTRIES The Nikon IRIS AWARDS introduction, what’s new, category types, and the category entry criteria.

ENTRY TERMS& CONDITIONS

The ‘fine print rules’ and terms and conditions of entry that all entrants need to be aware of as part of entering.

ENTRY PREPARATION& ONLINE ENTRY GUIDE Information on preparing your digital files for entry, and entering.


We’ve made some exciting changes this year, including a new no-holds-barred category, more entries allowed in each category, a more user-friendly entry process and new awards for highest-scoring entries. Here’s an overview of what’s new for the 2020 Iris Awards.

W h at ’ s n e w t h i s y e a r ?

» NEW AWARD - CATEGORY HIGHEST-SCORING ENTRY AWARD A new award to celebrate the entry that receives the highest score within each individual category. The winner is awarded the title, a certificate and digital decal to promote their win.

» CALL FOR ENTRIES There are two components to the entry criteria and rules this year, ‘global rules’ that apply across all categories and entries; and ‘category specific’ rules. Some categories allow the use of more post-production techniques than others. The category specific rules are each divided into two sections, and sub-sections, depending on what camera and post-production techniques are permitted.

» BOOK / EXPRESSIVE CATEGORY A minimum number of entries is required to make a category viable. Unfortunately with low book entries in recent years we are no longer able to offer the Book category. However, books can be entered into the new Expressive Category. The awards are all about encouraging creativity and innovation. We’re excited to announce the new Expressive Category where there are minimal limits to showcasing your creativity. This category allows the use of mixed media content and techniques in a way that brings new meaning and vision to the photographic medium.

» CATEGORY ENTRY CRITERIA These have been updated to provide clarity and consistency when entering.

» SUBJECT RULE Check out Page 15 for details on changes to the ‘Subject’ rule, with the emphasis on an entrant presenting uniquely different images within a submission.

CHANGES WITH GOING ONLINE FOR 2020:

» ENTRY NUMBERS Going online for the 2020 Nikon IRIS AWARDS means - no print costs, no delivery costs, and no handling fee! This also means we are able to reduce entry costs significantly and accept more entries per person. For the 2020 Iris Awards Only: There is no limit to the total number of entries, or the number of entries per category, an entrant can submit (including the Student Category).

» NZIPP DISTINCTIONS With open entry numbers, NZIPP and reciprocal organisation members will earn merit points on their top ten highest scoring entries only. Refer to Page 35 for further details.

» ENTRY VETTING Entry vetting will take place through random entry checks where entrants may be requested to supply the original capture files for an entry or entries. Refer to Page 17 for full details.

» IMAGE CAPTURE TIMEFRAME Due to current photography limitations, the 24 month timeframe requirement on image capture has been removed. For 2020 only, there is NO restriction on the timeframe in which an image, or images in the case of composites, has been photographed.

» MAJOR & CATEGORY PRIZES All major and category award winners receive a crystal trophy and a certificate. We look forward to announcing specific prizes in the next few months.


IRIS AWARDS ONLINE ENTRY REGISTRATIONTo register your entries, go to: https://irisawards.com/nzipp-iris-awards/

IRIS AWARDS QUERIESHave a question about the Iris Awards or entering, email: [email protected] Join the Iris Awards Q&A FaceBook group: Iris Awards Q&A

Note: We are unable to respond to queries via Private Messaging or personal emails.

NZIPP HEAD OFFICE For queries on registration, membership, payments or invoices, email: [email protected]

ONLINE ENTRY REGISTRATION QUERIESIf you’re having trouble accessing or registering your entries online, email: [email protected]

IRIS AWARDS - LIVE STREAMED JUDGING'Like' the NZIPP Facebook Page for updates and links to the live streaming of the 2020 Iris Online Awards.

IRIS AWARDS PRESENTATION7:00pm (NZST) Monday 7 September 2020

Livestreamed online, with further details to follow.

C o n ta c t s & a d d r e s s e s

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1. All prices quoted are in NZD. All NZ fees are GST inclusive. International fees are GST exclusive.2. * NZIPP Accredited member benefit -1 x free entry. Must be a fully financial Accredited Member as at the opening of

online entry registrations. The free entry will be applied via a coupon code following the setup of your new online profile.3. NZIPP and reciprocal organisation members must be fully financial as at the opening of online entry registrations in order

to enter at member rates. Entries received from non-financial members will be judged only if entered and paid for at non-member rates.

4. Entrants in any of the main categories forfeit the right to enter the Student Category, and vice versa.5. Student entries must be submitted by individuals, with no group student submissions for the 2020 Iris Awards.

Entry EligibilityNZIPP

Accredited Member

NZIPP Affiliate Member

Accredited International or Reciprocal Organisation

Member

NZIPP Regional Member & Non

Member (NZ Resident)

Non Member (International)

Student (NZ Only)

Number of entries Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Cost per entry $25 *1 x free entry $30 $30 $40 $40 $25

Overall Highest-Scoring Print Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Category Highest-Scoring Entry Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year Award Yes Yes Yes

International Photographer of the Year Award Yes Yes

Digital Award Decals Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Award Certificates Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Category Awards Yes Yes Yes Yes

Earn & accrue Merit Points towards NZIPP Distinctions Yes Yes Yes

NZIPP Distinctions: Associate, Master, Master with Distinction, & Grand Master of Photography

Yes Yes

James White Memorial Award Yes Yes

Curtis / Poole Award Yes Yes

Janay Johnstone Award Yes Yes

NZIPP Regional Photographer of the Year Award Yes

World Photographic Cup (NZIPP Representative) Yes

E n t r y f e e & a w a r d e l i g i b i l i t y ta b l e


W h at t h e j u d g e s a r e l o o k i n g f o rBeing a category finalist, category winner, or winning the prestigious NZ Professional Photographer of the Year Award, is certainly an achievement. Selection of the winners is carried out in a closed forum, by a panel of five judges who will be looking for:

• Consistent mastery of technical and aesthetic control;

• Innovation and creativity;

• Originality;

• Diversity;

• Strength of communication, emotion and/or concept.

M A J O R AWA R D S

NEW ZEALAND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (NZPOY)The title of New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year (NZPOY) is a prestigious and coveted award, and winning it is an achievement of a lifetime.

To determine the NZPOY finalists, we take the six highest-scoring entries from the three NZ entrants with the highest overall aggregate scores across all categories, except the Student Category. The NZPOY winner is determined by a majority decision, and is awarded to the folio that the judges deem to best represent the above criteria. Once a decision has been reached it is final.

To be eligible for the NZ Professional Photographer of the Year award the entrant:

» Must be a New Zealand professional photographer;

» Must be a permanent resident of New Zealand;

» Must have entered a minimum of six print entries;

» International photographers and students are NOT eligible for this award.

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (IPPOY)To determine the International Photographer of the Year finalists, we take the four highest-scoring entries from the top three highest aggregate international entrants, across all categories, except the Student Category.

The IPPOY winner is determined by a majority decision, and is awarded to the folio that the judges deem to best represent the criteria stated in 'What the judges are looking for' on page 7. Once a decision has been reached it is final.

To be eligible for the International Professional Photographer Of The Year award the entrant:

» Must be a professional photographer;

» Must reside permanently outside of New Zealand;

» Must have entered a minimum of four entries.

Awa r d s y o u c a n w i n


HIGHEST-SCORING ENTRY AWARDAwarded to the entrant who receives the highest score across all categories, except the Student Category.

To be eligible for the Highest-Scoring Entry Award the entrant:

» Must be a New Zealand or International professional photographer.

CATEGORY HIGHEST SCORING ENTRY AWARDAwarded to the entry that receives the highest score within each category. This award is open to all entrants (national and international) within each category.

In the event two or more entrants receive the same final score, the entry with the highest initial score will be determined the winner. If there is still a tie after this, the award will be shared.

CATEGORY OVERALL WINNER AWARDSCategory finalists are determined based on:

» In-Camera and Open categories - the top three highest-scoring entries from the top three (or more where entrants are tied) highest aggregate entrants within the category.

» Student Category - the top two highest-scoring entries from the top three highest aggregate entrants within the category.

A category winner is determined by a majority decision and is awarded to the folio that the judges deem to best represent the criteria stated in 'What the judges are looking for' on page 7. Once a decision has been reached it is final.

Judges, through consensus, have the right NOT to award a category winner where the finalist folios are deemed not to reflect the standard that would be expected to represent a 'category' Photographer of the Year award.

To be eligible for a category award the entrant: » Must be a professional photographer, except in the Student Category;' » Must reside permanently in New Zealand.


JAMES WHITE MEMORIAL AWARDThe James White Award was originally an overseas study grant, established by the 1975 management committee, as a memorial to James and the work he did for the NZIPP. Not only was James a past NZIPP President, but he was also instrumental in setting up the awards programme. Although this is no longer a study grant, it remains a memorial award presented to a first time NZIPP entrant who achieves the highest aggregate score from their top four entries across any of the open categories. The winner will receive:

» The James White Memorial Award trophy

To be eligible for the James White Memorial Award the entrant:

» Must be a professional photographer;

» Must be a full financial member of the NZIPP (Affiliate or Accredited Member) at the opening of online registrations;

» Must be a first-time entrant in the main categories of the awards (excluding the Student Category);

» Must have entered a minimum of four entries, with the winner determined based on their top four entries.

CURTIS / POOLE AWARDThe Curtis / Poole Award started in 2009, in memory of two long-standing and colourful characters of the NZIPP, Brian Curtis and Richard Poole. Both were Honorary Fellows of the organisation and contributed much to both the Institute and New Zealand photography in general.

Each year the Curtis / Poole Award is presented to the NZIPP region that scores the highest aggregate from their four top-performing members' highest-scoring entries, across any of the main categories. Fully financial NZIPP Accredited and Affiliate Members are eligible to represent their region for this award, excluding Student Category entrants.

The representatives of the winning NZIPP region will each receive a certificate.

JANAY JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL AWARDNZIPP member Janay Johnstone began her working life as a graphic designer, then launched her newborn photography career in 2015 after the birth of her own son.

A talented photographer, Janay was a vivacious person with a heart of gold. She became part of the Heartfelt volunteer network, visiting hospitals to photograph babies who were seriously ill or had died during birth. Janay and her own unborn baby girl sadly passed away together on March 6, 2019.

This award has been established by the NZIPP in conjunction with Janay’s husband Mark, and her family, to honour Janay.

Finalists are determined based on the top three highest-scoring newborn entries in any of the main categories, excluding the Student Category. The entry that judges deem to best represent the criteria in 'What the judges are looking for' on page 7 is the award winner. Once a decision has been reached it is final.

The winner will receive a certificate and be presented with the Janay Johnstone Memorial Award trophy.

For the purpose of this award, a 'Newborn’ is defined as an infant up to three months of age; as calculated from the date of delivery if full term (37–42 weeks), or from the due date if premature.


WORLD PHOTOGRAPHIC CUPThe World Photographic Cup (WPC) was founded in 2013 as a cooperative effort by The Federation of European Photographers (FEP) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Its singular goal is to unite photographers in a spirit of friendship and cooperation. Professional photographic bodies from around the world are each year invited to select and enter images, in a range of genres, to represent their organisation and country.

World Photographic Cup Entry Selection

The NZIPP Team entries are selected from the top-scoring images from the current year's Iris Awards, and based on the WPC category and overall entry criteria. Where an entry does not meet this criteria, a prospective entrant chooses not to participate, or an entrant does not respond to an invitation within the specified time frame, the next eligible entry is considered.

Three images per WPC category are entered. Only one entry per person per category is allowed, but an entrant may have an entry in multiple WPC categories.

WPC entry selection, made by members of the NZIPP Honours Council and/or their nominated person(s), is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

To be eligible to represent the NZIPP and NZ in the WPC, an entrant: » Must be a fully financial Accredited Professional Member of the NZIPP, at both the time of entry into the

Iris Awards and the time of final WPC selection. » Must be a New Zealand citizen and reside permanently in New Zealand. » International photographers and students are NOT eligible for entry selection.

REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (RPOY)The Regional Photographer of the Year (RPOY) award is presented to the highest-scoring photographer within each region at the annual Iris Professional Photography Awards. This is determined from the aggregate of an entrant’s top four highest-scoring entries.

In the event two entrants have the same score, a series of countback processes will take place until an outright winner is determined. In order of consideration, this process is based on:

» The highest final score from the tied entrants’ highest-scoring entry; » The highest final score of the tied entrants’ second highest-scoring entry; » The highest initial score of the tied entrants' highest-scoring entry; » The highest initial score of the tied entrants' second-highest scoring entry;

If after each of these four steps the entrants are still tied, the award will be shared. At an appropriate regional event, determined by the Regional Representative, the winner will be presented with an engraved trophy and a certificate. To be eligible for the Regional Photographer of the Year award the entrant:

» Must be a fully financial Accredited Professional Member of the NZIPP, at both the time of entry into the Iris Awards and the time of award receipt;

» Must be a permanent resident of New Zealand; » Must have entered a minimum of four entries; » The naming of each NZIPP RPOY requires that a minimum of five eligible entrants from that region have entered.

NZIPP Regions » Auckland » Canterbury / Westland » Central Districts » Waikato / Bay of Plenty » Wellington » Nelson » Otago / Southland


The Iris Awards have two separate category types to ensure entries are judged equally against other entries that have used the same techniques and post-production processes: these category types each have two sub-types as seen in the table below.

» In-Camera categories (limited editing allowed) » Open categories (unlimited editing allowed)

Use the table below, alongside the 'Category Types - Entry Criteria' tables, on the next two pages, to determine where to enter your work. Non-composite means separate images / elements cannot be combined in post-production: they would have to have been exposed in sequence in-camera. If you have combined elements from two or more images, through non-sequential in-camera techniques or in post-production, your entry must go in a composite or mixed-media category.

IN-CAMERA CATEGORIES OPEN CATEGORIES

LIMITED EDITING UNLIMITED EDITING

CATEGORY PURIST NON-COMPOSITE COMPOSITE MIXED MEDIA

Commercial Yes

Creative Yes

Documentary Yes

Expressive Yes

Family Yes

Illustrative Yes

Landscape *

Landscape In-Camera Yes

Landscape Open Yes

Nature Yes

Portrait In-Camera Yes

Portrait Open Yes

Student Yes

Travel Yes

Wedding In-Camera Yes

Wedding Open Yes

* The Landscape category is judged in two parts, In-Camera and Open, aimed at providing a fairer and more consistent judging platform for entries, based on the post-production techniques applied. Only one overall winner will be awarded for the category.

C at e g o r y t y p e s


This table shows the allowable camera and post-production techniques for the In-Camera Category types:

IN-CAMERA CATEGORIES - ENTRY CRITERIA

The in-camera categories are intended to reward technical and creative excellence in photographing and presenting an authentic representation of a scene, through in-camera capture and without the use of

compositing techniques. Post-production techniques applied must not obscure or elimate elements, nor affect the authenticity of the original image.

In-Camera Capture The capture of a single scene by the photographer as seen by the lens and recorded on the sensor, film or plate. Entries must remain true to the original authenticity of the content/scene with no compositional

changes, except cropping.

In-Camera Multiple Exposure Images produced as double or multiple exposures using frames captured in sequence, directly in the

camera, in the same place and at the same moment.

PURIST NON-COMPOSITE

DOCUMENTARYNATURE

LANDSCAPE IN-CAMERA*PORTRAIT IN-CAMERA

TRAVELWEDDING IN-CAMERA

Permitted post-production techniques:• Tonal control - exposure, contrast• Colour control - saturation, vibrance, hue,

temperature• Black & white conversion• Subtle vignette• Elimination of dust spots and scratches• Sharpening• Cropping• Adjustments made in Lightroom, RAW, auto

adjustments• Noise reduction

Permitted camera techniques:• In-camera capture• Direct capture to Polaroids and Plates - will require

digital reproduction• In-camera multiple exposure, with frames captured

in sequence• Nature Category only - HDR exposure bracketing

and Focus Stacking

Exclusions:• Use of third-party presets/plugins, such as Nik and

Luminar, are not permitted

Permitted post-production techniques include basic processing using:• Tonal control• Colour control• Black & white conversion• Sharpening• Cropping

Restrained use of:

• Grain• Noise reduction• Lens correction• Vignette• Leveling of horizons• Perspective correction• Removal of dust spots, sensor spots, and scratches• Removal of incidental temporary blemishes• Stray hair removal• Removal of incidental elements that are outside the

control of the photographer at the time of capture

Permitted camera techniques:• In-camera capture• Direct capture to Polaroids and Plates - will require

digital reproduction • In-camera multiple exposure, with frames captured

in sequence• Focus stacking (macro photography only)

I n - c a m e r a c at e g o r y t y p e s - e n t r y c r i t e r i a


This table shows the allowable camera and post-production techniques for the Open Category types:

OPEN CATEGORIES - ENTRY CRITERIA

The open categories are intended to reward technical and creative excellence in photographing and presenting images that allow for minor and major post-production, including compositing techniques.

Multiple Exposure Double or multiple exposures created through non-sequential in-camera frames, or post-production methods

of creating multiple exposure effects.

Textures Except where a texture has been photographed or created by the entrant, an added texture must represent

a surface where there are no distinguishable features. Auto-generated decorative "wallpaper", mosaic or tessellated patterns and motifs are not permitted.

COMPOSITE MIXED MEDIA

COMMERCIALCREATIVE

FAMILYILLUSTRATIVE

LANDSCAPE OPEN*PORTRAIT OPEN

STUDENTWEDDING OPEN

EXPRESSIVE

Permitted post-production techniques:• All forms of post-production• Composite images• Textures and borders, (100% photographic)• Use of entrant-created presets and/or third-party

presets/plugins, such as, Nik, Luminar, etc.

Permitted camera techniques:• In-camera capture• Multiple exposure, from non-sequential in-camera

exposures

Exclusions:• Third-party bought or downloaded digital

backdrops are not permitted• Third-party backdrops with identifiable elements

created or sold for the purpose of being photographed are not allowed

Permitted techniques:• All forms of in-camera techniques• All forms of post-production techniques• Analogue processes (contemporary and

historical) - will require digital reproduction• Digital processes (contemporary and historical)• Collage, mixed media, and typeface

Exclusions:• Third-party digital backdrops are not permitted• Third-party photographic elements are not

permitted• Use of audio or digital presentation formats, such

as video and projection, are not permitted

O p e n c at e g o r y t y p e s - e n t r y c r i t e r i a


G l o b a l r u l e s & r e q u i r e m e n t s

D E F I N I T I O N SProfessional photographer - a person who earns an income in the profession of photography. Reciprocal organisation entrant - a member of a professional photography organisation that offers a reciprocal awards programme, e.g. AIPP, BPA, etc.

New Zealand entrant - a professional photographer residing permanently in New Zealand. International entrant - a professional photographer residing permanently outside of New Zealand.

Commissioned - the outcome of a commercial agreement between a photographer and their client. Volunteer work is not considered commissioned, even when a professional agreement has been entered into.

Self-commissioned - photographs intended for commercial, editorial, exhibition, and/or portfolio purposes.

Pre-production - work that takes place before a shoot. This may include hair and make-up styling, costume design, props etc.

Post-production - editing techniques and work done to an element and/or entry after photographic capture. All post-production work must be carried out by the entrant.

Third-party - person(s) or organisation(s) other than the entrant. Or, software items, such as, actions, brushes and presets or other visual items that were created by a person(s) or organisation(s) other than the entrant. Third-party Editing - post-production work carried out by someone other than the entrant. Third-party Elements - visual elements created by someone other than the entrant. Third-party Plugins - visual 'look' plugins created by someone other than the entrant.

Original files - RAW, DNG, or JPEG capture files with no editing or post-production techniques applied.

Entry vetting - processes used to check entries prior to judging for compliance with entry conditions. This is to ensure the authenticity and eligibility of what is being submitted for judging and provide entrants with an even and fair playing field. Vetting is not an investigation: entries that pass the vetting process may still be open to a further post-awards review or investigation if deemed necessary. In the case of any disqualification, the Honours Council’s decision is final.


C A P T U R E & C O N T E N TExcept where stated in category-specific rules:

» All elements and content within an entry must be 100% photographic in origin;

» All elements and content within an entry must be the original work of the entrant;

» The use of stock photography and/or computer generated elements is not permitted;

» Downloaded photographic art, imagery and other photographic elements for use in an entry are not permitted.

» Entries entered into a previous Iris Awards judging are ineligible.

» Entries created from an image or elements used in an image previously entered into the Iris Awards are not permitted.

» FOR 2020 ONLY - There is NO restriction on the timeframe in which an image, or images in the case of composites, has been photographed.

» No entry must have previously been entered into the Iris Awards.

» An entry may be of the same subject as that photographed in a previous entry, and may be from the same shoot or session, or contain elements used in a previous entry.

» However, the entry must be significantly different from the previous entry.

» The creation of photographic content includes techniques such as digital (RAW and JPEG), analogue negatives or positives, analogue plates, polaroids and contact printing. All analogue processes will require the work to be digitally reproduced.

» Images captured, retouched and digitally edited over the duration of a workshop, tutorial, educational training event or similar organised or guided event, such as a photo walk, photo tour, or styled shoot, are ineligible for entry. This is irrespective of whether or not the image was captured or created under the direct instruction of the educator, presenter or guide. The rule applies to attendees only and not to the instructors, guides or tour leaders.

S U B J E C TSame subject - The intent of the Iris Awards is to judge and reward visually different and impactful images alongside excellence in craft. While the same subject may be used across multiple entries "in a single year", all of your entries must be unique and distinct from each other both visually and conceptually.

Entries that are deemed to not conform will be disqualified. If the same subject is used, it must be an entirely different capture and involve entirely different treatment. The subject must not be recognisable as being in the same location, moment in time, or depicted similarly. For example, use a different setting, styling, wardrobe, posing, and lighting, etc.

Originality - Judges are looking for originality. The copying of another photograph, painting or image etc (either knowingly or subconciously) where all or a significant number of key elements are similar or the same, is not permitted, nor in the spirit of the awards.

It is permissible to develop another's idea to make it your own and produce an image that is visually and aesthetically different.

The Honours Council reserves the right to determine what constitutes the same subject, or whether an entry is deemed to be too similar to another visual work. The Honours Council's decision is final.


E N T R Y C R E AT I O NExcept where stated in category-specific rules:

» All post-production must have been carried out by the entrant.

» No titles or identifying marks that may identify the entrant are permitted on the front of the entry.

» Include the following information only in the digital file metadata of each entry: Your name, as the entrant, in the Author field; The category being entered in the Description field.

» Entries must comply with all requirements specified in the 'Category types - entry criteria', 'Global rules & requirements', ‘Entry Preparation & Online Entry Guide’, and ‘Terms & Conditions’ sections. Entries not complying may be disqualified at the discretion of the Honours Council.

A S S E S S I N G Y O U R E N T R I E SEntries will be judged via colour callobrated digital monitors. It is important to check your own monitor is callibrated to ensure judges view the work in the same manner as it is intended.

E N T R Y T I T L E S & C A P T I O N STitles and captions will be read out only for entries in the Commercial, Documentary, Expressive, Illustrative, and Nature categories.

You have the option to supply a caption of up to 40 words at the time of entry registration. The caption must provide judges with only the basic information needed to understand the photograph; covering the who, what, when, where and/or why of the entry’s content and context.


The Honours Council reserves the right to randomly check entries for compliance with entry conditions.

Verification that an entry meets all rules, through either the vetting process or an investigation, may be done at any time and is not limited to the year of entry. This is to ensure the authenticity and eligibility of what is being submitted for judging and provide entrants with an even and fair playing field.

The NZIPP Honours Council agrees to take all reasonable steps to ensure entries presented to the judges meet all entry conditions and criteria. Neither the Honours Council, nor NZIPP, will be held responsible or liable should it later be found an entrant has breached entry rules.

To support the pre-awards entry vetting process, and/or an investigation:

» On request, an entrant is required to submit all the original capture files for each element used to create an entry (or entries), along with the entry's final flattened JPG version (the same file used for the online registration).

» The Honours Council reserves the right to also request working/layered files where an issue arises that cannot be resolved through examining the original capture and final image files.

» Where an entrant fails to supply all the requested files, or supplies files that are incomplete or unreadable, their entry (or entries) may be disqualified.

» If an entry is suspected of rule breaches, an entrants' entire submission will undergo vetting by default.

» If there is a suspected rules breach the entrant will be notified. Any communication on the matter will be kept confidential. However, where it is deemed necessary the Honours Council reserves the right to share information on a matter with the NZIPP Board and/or other interested parties.

» Any entry deemed by the NZIPP Honours Council as breaching rules will be disqualified. It does not matter whether you think your entry complies with any or all of the rules: it is the Honours Council that needs to be satisfied entries comply with the rules and the spirit and intent of the awards. If in doubt whether an entry complies with any specific category rules, ask by emailing [email protected], or enter it into an alternative category.

VETTING - DIGITAL FILE SUBMISSIONShould you be asked to submit files as part of the vetting process, the Honours Council will supply an upload link as part of any request. The submitted files must include:

» All 'original capture' (RAW, DNG, or unedited JPEG) files for each and every element used within each entry submitted;

» Where working/layered files are requested, these must include all layers used to create the entry;

» The 'final image' file for each entry. This is the same flattened JPEG file you will upload as part of your online entry registration.

File management:

» Create a single main folder with your initials and entrant/member ID number. E.g, Brown.Jenny_1234;

» Inside the main folder, create a separate folder for each image entered. Name each folder with a short image title (for quick identification of each entry);

» Copy the 'original capture' files, for each and every element used in the entry (including textures, borders, etc.), into the respective image folder;

» Copy all 'final image' files (the same file uploaded during online registration) for each entry into the respective image folder;

» Files must be presented in a logical and organised manner. BEST PRACTICE WORKFLOWBest practice work flow is encouraged at all times when preparing entries, including:

» Retaining a copy of all original capture files (camera native RAW or DNG, or unedited JPEG)

» When carrying out post-production in Photoshop, it is in your best interest to retain your working files with all layers, layer masks, adjustment layers intact. Save these as either a layered PSD or TIFF. Where your process involves flattening layers, save additional file versions, allowing you to retain the earlier version with layers intact.

E n t r y v e t t i n g


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The DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY is for PURIST entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs that recognise the genre of documentary photography, and depict some aspect of the human condition. Entries may include: press, news, events, street, travel, birth, sport and wedding photography.

This category is intended for thought-provoking images of real life, interesting people, places and other non-fiction stories.

All photographs entered must have been observed, not directed or created, and captured without the intervention of the photographer. If the photographer asks or directs someone to stand or sit in a particular location or pose, this would be considered ‘created’ and should be entered in another category.

» Entries may be commissioned or self-commissioned.

» There must be no attempt to misrepresent reality by disguising elements or manipulating the content, context or meaning through editing or post-production.

» An entry may be presented as a series, such as diptychs, triptychs, etc.

» In-camera multiple exposures are permitted where its use adds a layer of storytelling (an example of this is the work of Daniella Zalcman)

» Except where specified as permitted above, entries must comply with all global rules, entry terms & conditions, and the In-Camera - Purist entry criteria.

» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - DC.

PURIST

I n - c a m e r a c at e g o r i e s


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The NATURE CATEGORY is for PURIST entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs that celebrate the beauty, wonder and diversity of nature through the authentic natural landscape and its wildlife. Includes photographs of the land, sky, cloud formations, weather features, flora, animals, aquatic life (marine and freshwater), birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles.

This is not a traditional natural history category, but it does have some of the natural history requirements.


» Entries should reflect a diversity of subject matter and be truly representative of the natural world, in a realistic, honest and creative way.

» This is not a category for domestic animals, family pets, farm animals, captive wild animals, cultivated plants, or landscapes unless it has an identifiable nature subject. Landscapes without identifiable nature subjects should be entered into the Landscape Category.

» Entrants must not handle the depicted wildlife, do anything to injure or distress any animal, or disturb any animal's habitat.

» An image may include an indication of human existence (eg. a fence line, shipwreck, etc.) if this is relevant to the subject's environment, e.g. a harrier hawk on a fence post. but must not include the human figure itself.

» Entries must have an identifiable nature subject. The subject of the image must be identified in the title, or included in the caption. Either the subject's scientific or common name can be used.

» Entries should reflect the mastery of traditional photographic values, camera technique, print quality, composition, and light.

» Entries must be presented as a single photograph. The use of multiple exposures and panoramas, or entries produced as a series, such as a diptych or triptych, is not permitted.

» The use of HDR and Focus Stacking is permitted, as long as the images have been taken at the same time, the same location, and: - are fully disclosed during the online entry registration process; and, - comply with the category intent and principles of authenticity.

» The removal of minor elements is permitted, as long as this does not significantly alter the authenticity of the original scene. There must be no attempt to misrepresent the reality of a scene by disguising elements or manipulating the content, context or meaning through editing or post-production.

» Entries may be accompanied with an optional caption of up to 40 words, used to assist judges in assessing the context of the photograph. Include your caption when registering your entry online.

» Except where specified as permitted above, entries must comply with all global rules, entry terms & conditions, and the In-Camera - Purist entry criteria.

» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - NA.

PURIST


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The Landscape Category will be judged in two parts:

• Landscape In-Camera; and,

• Landscape Open (see page 28).

This is aimed at providing a fairer and more consistent judging platform for entries, based on the post-production techniques applied. Only one overall winner will be awarded for the category.

This LANDSCAPE IN-CAMERA SECTION is for NON-COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

The Landscape In-Camera section is intended for landscape photographs that depict the natural or urban environment. Entries must closely represent the authenticity of the original scene.



» Aerial images are permitted. This includes images taken from equipment such as drones, aircraft, helicopters or even hot air balloons.

» Permitted camera techniques must be stated on the Entry Information Form, e.g. HDR.

» Select the Landscape In-Camera category during online entry registration.

» Except where specified as permitted above, entries must comply with all global rules, entry terms & conditions, and the In-Camera - Non-Composite entry criteria.

» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - LA-IC.

NON-COMPOSITE


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The PORTRAIT IN-CAMERA CATEGORY is for NON-COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs of single subjects, or group portraits, including babies, children, parents, grandparents, families, corporate, travel, domestic, farm and zoo animals. Entries may be traditional and/or interpretive portraits.

This category is intended to reward innovation, creativity and technical mastery in photographing and presenting an authentic representation of what has been captured in-camera, without the use of compositing techniques. Entries into the Portrait In-Camera category will be judged based on visual impact, emotion, communication and professional quality.



» If excessive post-production work is required, your entry will be better suited in an Open category.


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - PI.

NON-COMPOSITE


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The TRAVEL CATEGORY is for NON-COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs that illustrate a destination or culture, and communicate some aspect of travel, even if the location is local. Travel relates to an area’s landscape, people, cultures, customs and history. Photographs should express or reference either the feeling of a time and place, or simply portray the land or its people in its natural state.



» There must be no attempt to misrepresent reality by disguising elements or manipulating the content, context or meaning through any permitted post-production editing.


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - TV.

NON-COMPOSITE


2 0 2 0 N Z W E D D I N G I N - C A M E R A P H O T O G R A P H E R O F T H E Y E A R

The WEDDING IN-CAMERA CATEGORY is for NON-COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs that portray aspects of a genuine wedding. Entries must have been photographed at the client’s actual wedding and portray a wedding theme. The Wedding In-Camera category is intended to recognise and reward technical excellence in photographing and presenting a creative and authentic representation without the use of compositing techniques.

Entries may be photojournalistic, candid, posed, directed or staged, reflecting moments, emotions, storytelling and communication. There is an emphasis on creativity, the mastery of craft and in-camera photographic techniques with attention to detail.

» Entries must have been commissioned.

» Entries must have been photographed on the day of the clients’ wedding. To accommodate varying cultures, this includes weddings that run over multiple days. Hen/stag parties and trash the dress, etc entries will need to be entered in the Wedding Open category.


» There must be no attempt to misrepresent reality by disguising elements or manipulating the content, context or meaning through any permitted post-production editing.

» Second shooters must have the permission of the main photographer to enter the photograph(s).

» Second shooters may not enter a photograph where the main photographer has directed or posed the subject(s).


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - WI.

NON-COMPOSITE


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The COMMERCIAL CATEGORY is for COMPOSITE entries Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs intended for use in business marketing, advertising, editorial or magazine work. This may include advertising, architecture, corporate, food, industrial, fashion, and sports photography.

» Entries may have been commissioned or self-commissioned.

» Entries may include computer-generated text and non-photographic elements, if used as part of a client’s brief, as long as the entry is predominantly photographic in origin.

» Third-party and 3D rendered elements are not permitted.



» Except where specified as permitted above, entries must comply with all global rules, entry terms & conditions, and the Open - Composite entry criteria.

» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - CM.

COMPOSITE

O p e n c at e g o r i e s


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The CREATIVE CATEGORY is for COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs produced for self-promotion purposes, which a photographer would intend to include in their portfolio, or self-promotion material. The Creative category recognises photographers who have skills in several areas, or who may not wish to specialise in one genre.


» Includes wall art and exhibition work.

» Entries may explore a range of contemporary and historical approaches and processes.


» While this category caters for a wide range of work, it still has to be print-based, and that mixed-media work should go in the Expressive category.


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - CR.

COMPOSITE


2 0 2 0 N Z FA M I LY P H O T O G R A P H E R O F T H E Y E A R

The FAMILY CATEGORY is for COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

The Family Category champions the excellence, innovation, creativity and technical mastery present in the real photographic work that professional family and portrait photographers produce within their day-day practice.

Emotional impact, connection and evidence of strong communication between the photographer and the subject(s) will be considered as key ingredients in this category.

» Entries must have been commissioned by the family portrayed in the image.

» Entries should represent the highest level of photographic excellence, based on either contemporary or traditional family portraiture, including portraits of individuals.

» Includes newborns, babies, pets with their humans, and family members of all ages and stages, created through posed, moment based, studio or environmental portraiture.

» Birth photography may be more suited to other categories such as Documentary. Images of pets on their own (without humans) may be better suited to the Portrait categories.

» Photographs of the entrant's immediate family are excluded. Immediate family refers to yourself, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and their immediate family and pets (including members of blended families).

» An entry is not required to have been the photograph sold to your paying client, but it must be from the same photographic session.


» Except where specified as permitted above, entries must comply with all global rules, entry terms & conditions, and the Composite entry criteria.

» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - FA.

COMPOSITE


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The ILLUSTRATIVE CATEGORY is for COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs intended to illustrate concepts and ideas, that provide narrative and provoke the viewer in a thought process. Includes photographs taken or produced to illustrate a subject or topic, a magazine article, a website or a book cover.


» Entries may be out-takes from assignments or from an entrant's own stock photography.

» Entries may be conceptual or representative in nature.




» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - IL.

COMPOSITE


2 0 2 0 N Z L A N D S C A P E P H O T O G R A P H E R O F T H E Y E A R

The Landscape Category will be judged in two parts:

• Landscape In-Camera (see page 20); and,

• Landscape Open.

This is aimed at providing a fairer and more consistent judging platform for entries, based on the post-production techniques applied. Only one overall winner will be awarded for the category.

The LANDSCAPE OPEN SECTION is for COMPOSITE produced entries (category types - entry criteria)

Photographs in the Landscape Open section may be interpretive, representative, or a literal rendition of a real landscape.



» Aerial images, taken from equipment such as drones, aircraft, helicopters or even hot air balloons.

» Select the Landscape Open category during online entry registration.


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - LA-OP.

COMPOSITE


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The PORTRAIT OPEN CATEGORY is for COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs taken with the intention of illustrating a character or identity. This category is for conceptual and/or interpretive photographic portraits. There are no restrictions on the type of portrait entered.



» Includes photographic portraits of pets and animals.


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - PO.

COMPOSITE


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The STUDENT CATEGORY is for COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Open to all full or part-time students enrolled in a recognised tertiary institute in New Zealand, studying photography, or a similar creative programme.

» Photographs may be of any subject matter or photographic genre.


» It is expected that all entries reflect a high level of originality.

» Entering the Student Category forfeits the right to enter any of the main categories.

» Photographs produced while enrolled as a student (part-time or full-time) are NOT eligible for entry into any of the main categories of the Awards.

» Student entries do not earn or accrue merit points toward NZIPP Distinctions.


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - ST.

SUBMITTING STUDENT ENTRIESAll student entries must be entered under the student's own name and entry registration profile.

COMPOSITE


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The WEDDING OPEN CATEGORY is for COMPOSITE entries (Category types - entry criteria)

Photographs that portray aspects of a genuine wedding and portray a wedding theme. Entries must have been photographed at the client’s actual wedding and may be photojournalistic, candid, posed, directed or staged. There will be an emphasis on reflecting moments, emotions, storytelling and communication alongside creativity, the mastery of craft and attention to detail.

» Entries must have been commissioned.

» Entries must be photographed on the day of the clients’ wedding. To accommodate varying cultures, this also includes weddings that run over multiple days.


» Second shooters must have the permission of the main photographer to enter the photograph(s).

» Second shooters may not enter a photograph where the main photographer has directed or posed the subject(s).


» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - WO.

COMPOSITE


2 0 2 0 N Z E X P R E S S I V E P H O T O G R A P H E R O F T H E Y E A R

The EXPRESSIVE CATEGORY is for MIXED MEDIA entries (Category types - entry criteria)

An expressive and freestyle photographic category that celebrates entries created for self-promotion, personal experimentation and/or exhibition purposes. Entries may include historical or more traditional photographic techniques, such as film-based processes, cyanotypes, glass plates, tin-types, polaroids, collage, etc. This category is all about rewarding exploration of imagination, giving entrants the opportunity to create work that might be ineligible for entry in other categories.

Please note: Due to the Iris Awards going online, all entries in the Expressive Category will be viewed and judged as digital images (entries). Where handmade, analogue and/or mixed media techniques have been used, the entry must be entered for judging as a digital image.


» Entries must be predominantly photographic in content and foundation.

» Book entries may be entered into this category.

» All elements must be the work of the entrant, the only exception being supportive non-digital, mixed-media content, such as paper, paint, ink, clay, thread, wood, wax, and found objects. For the purpose of these awards, found objects refer to natural or human-made objects or fragments of an object.

» Entries may be accompanied with an optional caption of up to 40 words, used to assist judges in assessing the context and or specific techniques used. Include your caption when registering your entry online.

» Except where specified as permitted above, entries must comply with all global rules, entry terms & conditions, and the Open - Mixed Media entry criteria.

» When naming your digital files, use the Category Code - EX.

» Digital submissions (please also read the 'Entry Preparation & Online Entry Guide' section):

» A single, high-quality photographic image of the final work, including book entries, must be uploaded for all Expressive Category entries as part of the online entry registration.

» ARTWORK - If you are wanting to highlight three-dimensional aspects of the work, additional supporting images, collated and saved as a single PDF file, may also be uploaded during online entry registration, and will be provided to judges as part of the judging.

» BOOK ENTRIES - The single image may be the cover or any page from the book that best represents your entry. In addition, a single PDF file, that contains a high-quality photographic image of each page in the book, including any handmade book entry, must also be uploaded during the online entry registration.

» If you feel a technique you are wanting to experiment with may not work being judged in a digital format, we suggest saving this for entering into the 2021 awards!

MIXED MEDIA


All entries are scored and awarded based on the following criteria:

SCORE AWARD DESCRIPTION

95 - 100 Gold with Distinction

» Exceptional vision, creativity & innovation

» Exceptional visual communication & interpretation of subject

» Exceptional level of originality of thought/concept

» Invokes a superior emotional response

» Has an enduring quality

» Exceptional mastery in all areas of creative & technical execution

90 - 94 Gold

» Outstanding level of imagination & creativity » Outstanding visual communication, interpretation of subject &/

or emotion » Outstanding level of originality of thought/concept » Outstanding mastery across all areas of technique, craft, and

production/creation

85 - 89 Silver with Distinction

» Excellent level of imagination & creativity » Excellent visual communication, interpretation of subject &/or

emotion » Excellent level of technique, craft, craft, and production

80 - 84 Silver

» Very high level of imagination &/or creativity » Very high level of visual communication, interpretation of

subject &/or emotion » Very high level of craft, skill and production

75 - 79 Bronze » Shows a high level of craft, skill & technique » Exceeds the expected standard of professional practice

60 - 74 Professional Standard

» Approaching award level » Well executed, appropriate professional standard level of craft

& production technique » Good standard of professional practice - what a professional is

expected to produce day to day

50 - 59 Below Professional Standard » Does not yet exhibit the standards required of professional

practice » May show proficiency in some areas

E N T R Y s c o r i n g ta b l E


F I N A L I S T S & W I N N E R SFinalist judging takes place in a closed forum, by a panel of five judges. Judges have the opportunity to discuss each finalist folio presented, before ranking them and identifying their top entry.

» In-Camera and Open categories - the top three-highest scoring prints from the top three (or more where entrants are tied) highest aggregate entrants within the category;

» Student Category - the top two highest-scoring prints from the top three highest aggregate entrants within the category;

» NZPOY - the six highest-scoring prints from the three NZ entrants with the highest overall aggregate scores across all categories, except the Student Category;

» IPOY - the four highest-scoring prints from the top three highest aggregate international entrants, across all categories,

All winners are determined by a majority decision. Once a decision has been reached it is final.

I r i s Awa r d s J u d g i n g

I R I S AWA R D S J U D G I N GAll entries are judged anonymously.

Judging is carried out by panels of five respected national and international judges. A panel chair facilitates the judging, which in turn is overseen by the NZIPP Honours Council.

Judges are selected based on their experience, historical and contemporary photographic and arts knowledge, their genres of expertise, and ability to articulate their thoughts.

Judges independently assess an entry, scoring it out of 100, to reach an average initial score. A debate occurs when one or more judges have scored outside of the initial average score, and they make a challenge to this initial score. During the debate judges present their opinions on the entry. Following debate, the entry is re-scored, from which the final score is attained.

Entries receiving a score on the cusp of another award range (79 or 89) are immediately reviewed. Judges are then asked to decide if the entry remains at that score, or moves to the next award range (80 or 90).

Please Note:

Going online for the Iris Awards 2020, and reduced entry fees, means likely entry numbers are unknown. If entry numbers exceed what the Honours Council deem is feasible to be judged in a live-streamed session, a closed preliminary judging round will take place. Entries won't receive a comment or feedback during this round and the preliminary judging won't be streamed online.

Only entries that go through to the online live judging will receive a comment! During the livestreamed judging, if there is no debate, a judge is invited to offer some educational feedback on the work.


Awa r d e d e n t r i e s

AWA R D E D E N T R I E SBronze, Silver, Silver with Distinction, Gold, and Gold with Distinction awardees receive a print corner and certificate. Digital decals, for online marketing, will be available after the awards by emailing the following information to [email protected].

» Your Name

» Category entered and awards achieved, for example, Landscape - 3 Bronze, Commercial - 1 Silver

» Category or major award finalist, for example, Portrait Open - finalist, NZPOY - finalist, etc.

» Major award winner - for example, Highest-Scoring Entry (overall or category), Landscape - winner, NZ Professional Photographer of the Year - winner, or, International Professional Photographer of the Year - winner, etc.

M E R I T P O I N T SNZIPP and reciprocal organisation members, excluding students, are able to accrue merit points toward NZIPP Distinctions. In 2020, with entrants able to enter an unlimited number of entries, a member will earn merit points on their top ten highest-scoring entries only. Merit points are achieved based on the following:

SCORE AWARD MERITPOINTS

95 - 100 Gold with Distinction 2

90 - 94 Gold 2

85 - 89 Silver with Distinction 1

80 - 84 Silver 1

75 - 79 Bronze 0.5


CALL FOR ENTRIES 2020 2

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR? 3

CONTACTS & ADDRESSES 5

ENTRY FEE & AWARD ELIGIBILITY TABLE 6

AWARDS YOU CAN WIN 7

CATEGORY TYPES 12

IN-CAMERA CATEGORY TYPES - ENTRY CRITERIA 13

OPEN CATEGORY TYPES - ENTRY CRITERIA 14

GLOBAL RULES & REQUIREMENTS 15

ENTRY VETTING 18

IN-CAMERA CATEGORIES 19

Documentary category 19

Nature category 20

Family category 21

Landscape in-camera section 22

Portrait in-camera category 23

Travel category 24

Wedding in-camera category 25

OPEN CATEGORIES 26

Commercial category 26

Creative category 27

Illustrative category 28

Landscape open section 29

Portrait open category 30

Student category 31

Wedding open category 32

Expressive category 33

I N D E X

Entry TERMS &CONDITIONS 2020

Nikon Iris Professional Photography Online Awards 2020Brought to you by the NZIPP


Belinda Richards

2NIKON IRIS AWARDS TERMS & CONDITIONS 2020 2

E N T E R I N G T H E I R I S AWA R D S

Through the act of entering the Nikon Iris Professional Photography Awards:

» You the entrant acknowledge and agree to all entry criteria and terms and conditions of entry;

» You acknowledge that your participation in the Iris Awards constitutes your acceptance of all entry criteria and terms and conditions of entry;

» By definition, you, the person submitting the entry, or entries, is deemed to be the 'Entrant';

* If you do not agree with the entry criteria and terms and conditions of entry, then please do not enter.

E N T R A N T A C K N O W L E D G E M E N TAs the 'Entrant' you acknowledge and understand that:

» Honesty is expected at all times, including compliance with all rules, terms and conditions of entry, and the spirit and intent of the Iris Professional Photography Awards.

» Each entry submitted must be original;

» No entry must have previously been entered into the Iris Awards.

» An entry may be of the same subject as that photographed in a previous entry, and may be from the same shoot or session, or contain elements used in a previous entry.

» However, the entry must be significantly different from the previous entry.

» You are the sole creator and owner of the work, and have the full rights to enter the work and its contents;

» Your entries (or part thereof) do not violate or infringe on the rights and/or privacy of any third party (living or deceased);

» Your entries do not reference or contain inappropriate or objectionable material, including but not limited to: obscene, defamatory, sexually explicit, offensive, racist, sexist, and anti-social statements;

» Your entries do not reference any commercial or corporate advertising, including but not limited to: brand names, third party branding, logos, or slogans;

» Your entry (entries) does not defame, misrepresent or have potential to cause harm to any third-party;

» An entry deemed by the Honours Council as inappropriate or unsuitable will be disqualified;

» Entries will be judged in accordance with the judging criteria, as defined in the Call for Entries;

» As an NZIPP member, or member of a reciprocal rights organisation, you must be fully financial as at opening date of the online entry registrations to qualify for member entry rates. Entries received by non-financial members or non-members will not be judged UNLESS entered and paid for at non-member rates;

» Any decision made by the Honours Council is final.

S O C I A L M E D I A » Derogatory and offensive public or social media comments on the integrity of the judges, their

qualification to judge, the judging process and system, an entrant and/or their work, the panel chairs, helpers, and Honours Council members who administer the awards, will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

» Any concerns, comments, or complaints, on an Iris Awards matter, must be directed immediately to the NZIPP Honours Council, either in person, or via the online complaints form - Complaints Form

http://www.wppiawards.com/

https://forms.gle/zxeac5mBsRsacXGF6


H O N O U R S C O U N C I L R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E SThe NZIPP Honours Council has the responsibility for upholding the integrity of the Iris Awards, to ensure entrants and entries are treated equally and fairly at all times.

The NZIPP Honours Council:

» Will take all reasonable care to ensure entries presented to the judges meet all rules and terms and conditions of entry. Neither the Honours Council, nor the NZIPP, are responsible or liable should it later be found an entrant has breached entry rules;

» Has the right to check entries for compliance with entry conditions;

» Has the right to request all original capture and working files as part of checking entry compliance;

» Has the right to disqualify an entry, and/or entrant, where it deems there has been a non-compliance with the intent and spirit of the awards, or any of the rules and terms and conditions of entry;

» Has the right to disqualify an entry, and/or entrant, before, during or after the judging. This is not limited to the year of entry;

» Is unable to accept entries outside of the specified online entry registration deadline;

» Reserves the right not to publicly display an entry: - where it is deemed not practical or feasible to do so; - which in its opinion may cause offence to the public and/or the subject(s) in the entry;

» Will interpret the application of the rules in order to make decisions on matters or questions raised that are not specifically covered in the rules or terms and conditions of entry.

C A N C E L L AT I O N S & R E F U N D SThere is no obligation on the part of the NZIPP or Honours Council to refund, or provide any other form of compensation, for:

» Entries that have been entered incorrectly. Entries can be changed or cancelled during the online entry registration process, however, once online entry has been completed and payment has been made, entries cannot be changed.

I N T E G R I T Y O F T H E AWA R D S


The 'Call for Entries' section outlines the requirements and entrant obligations in supporting the Iris Awards vetting processes. This process begins at the time online entry registration opens.

» It is the Honours Council that needs to be satisfied an entry complies with the intent of the rules and spirit of the awards. Where it is determined that an entry and/or entrant has breached rules and/or terms and conditions, the entry and/or entrant will be disqualified.

» Due to time constraints, comprehensive image reviews are not always feasible as part of the vetting process leading up to the judging. The Honours Council reserves the right to perform further entry reviews, and/or start a formal investigation, retrospectively. This is not limited to the year of entry.

» Where a further review or an investigation is carried out at a later time, entries that were previously “accepted” remain open to review.

» As part of any vetting or investigation, the Honours Council reserves the right to request all original capture files and/or working/layered files, for each an every element used to create an entry.

» Where an entrant fails to supply all the requested files, or supplies files that are incomplete or unreadable, their entry (or entries) may result in automatic disqualification.

» Where a formal investigation is initiated, this will follow the NZIPP Honours Council Complaints & Investigation Process.

» In the case of any disqualification, the Honours Council’s decision is final.

In the event of an entry and/or entrant disqualification any, or all, of the following penalties may apply:

» The entrant is ineligible for any refund associated with a disqualification;

» Up to five merit points per disqualified entry may be deducted from any accrued Distinction merit points total. This applies to NZIPP members and members of reciprocal rights organisations;

» Any or all awards issued will be revoked, whereby the entrant is required to return to the NZIPP all awards, trophies, certificates, Honours Distinctions, gongs, ribbons, and gold bars received as a direct result of the awards issued within 10 working days of notification;

» The entrant will be required to repay any respective prize money received, within 10 working days of the disqualification notification;

» The entrant may be required to pay NZIPP’s legal and associated costs as a result of any investigation;

» The entrant will be required to immediately remove all website and social media content, together with any print or other materials (including in any printed portfolios, studios or any other locations) which make reference to NZIPP or the Iris Awards in relation to those entries.

» Dependent on the severity of the case, an entrant’s entire Iris Award submissions may be disqualified. This is not limited to the year of initial entry disqualification;

» NZIPP membership may be revoked;

» A life-time ban from entering the awards, or an entry stand-down period, may be imposed.

» The entrant may be subject to compulsory image scrutinising when entering future awards.

» Disqualified entries will be removed from all forms of NZIPP media and online forums, and where deemed necessary any award sponsor(s) will be notified.

E N T R Y V E T T I N G O R I N V E S T I G AT I O N


E N T R A N T & N Z I P P O B L I G AT I O N SNZIPP values immensely the support it receives from its sponsors and the need to maintain these relationships is key to the success of current and future events. If you receive a Category Award, we ask that you acknowledge the sponsor at every opportunity, as part of promoting your achievement.

If you are a finalist in a category or major award you will receive a set of guidelines on the appropriate protocol should you be a winner.

NZIPP will do its best to ensure that no errors are made in the execution of the Iris Awards, however, it will not be held liable should any errors occur.

In the event of sponsorship targets not being achieved, NZIPP reserves the right to make any alterations and adjustments to the Iris Awards programme and prizes to ensure that there are no financial losses. No refunds will be provided in this instance.

Neither the NZIPP, nor its sponsors, shall not be jointly or separately liable for:

» Any loss or damage arising by reason of any delay in the supply of the photographic work(s)

» Any loss resulting from any errors or omissions arising from an oversight or misinterpretation of a sponsor’s instructions.

U S E & R E P R O D U C T I O N O F I M A G E S E N T E R E DAs an 'Entrant', you acknowledge that:

» The NZIPP reserves the right to reproduce, in any form or media, awarded entries, in part or in full, for publicity and educational purposes in New Zealand and overseas. This includes the use of the digital files provided by you with your online entry registration without further contact with you;

» If you are a major or category award winner your winning entries may be printed as a composite, framed and presented to the sponsor. This will be at NZIPP’s expense.

» Major award and category sponsors have the right to use and reproduce entries entered into categories they sponsor for marketing and promotion purposes. Any such use will include suitable credit with the entrant's name and full title of the award;

» A sponsor does not have unrestricted rights to use your entries in any other manner, without permission from you. Any claim(s) relating to the misuse by the Sponsor of an entrant’s work is the responsibility of the Sponsor, and the NZIPP will not be held liable or responsible whatsoever.

» Award sponsors are able to contact you from time to time with information on their products and services. After the initial contact you will be given the opportunity to opt out should you wish;

» You will not hold NZIPP, its sponsors or agents, responsible for any misuse;

» You will not copy, reproduce, or use, another entrant's work without their prior written consent. If written consent is granted, you will acknowledge the entrant, and where practical, any awards received in relation to that work.

N Z I P P & S P O N S O R R E L AT I O N S H I P S


C O M P L A I N T S & C O N F L I C T R E S O L U T I O NThe NZIPP Honours Council is committed to fostering a positive experience and environment for entrants. To support this, it has established a complaints and conflicts resolution process intended to:

» Provide the opportunity to resolve a conflict or complaint quickly, fairly and without reprisal;

» Improve communication and understanding of the rules;

» Ensure that Honours Council decisions are made in an impartial, structured and robust manner.

Entrants who have an Iris Awards complaint or conflict are encouraged to notify an Honours Council member(s) as soon as possible. Complaints about any matter related to the Iris Awards should be directed to the Honours Council in person, or through their online complaints form - Complaints Form

In all instances:

» A matter will remain confidential, with information released only on a need-to-know basis;

» The Honours Council will respect a complainants request or need for confidenitality;

» A matter will be fully investigated and responded to as quickly as possible or practical;

» Decisions made by the Honours Council are final.

C O M P L A I N T S & C O N F L I C T

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entry PREPARation& ONLINE ENTRYGUIDE 2020

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IRIS AWARDS ENTRY PREPARATION & SIZE GUIDE 2020 2

E N T R Y P R E PA R AT I O N

P R E PA R I N G Y O U R E N T R I E SAll entries into the 2020 Iris Professional Photography Awards will be judged in a digital format.

Ensure your digital file represents the finished appearance you wish judges to view.

» For an image where you would have used a circular, oval or polygonal mat if you had been printing your entry, apply an overlay mask in Photoshop.

» This ensures the audience and judges view your intended format, and awarded images are represented correctly in all NZIPP and sponsor material.

D I G I TA L I M A G E U P L O A D S I Z EFor all entries, your uploaded digital file must be:

» Dimensions: 25.4cm on the longest edge (side)

» Resolution: 300 dpi (3000 pixels)

» Colour Mode: RGB colour mode (not Grayscale)

» Bit Depth: 8 bits/Channel

» JPEG Quality: 12 (Maximum)

» Colour Space: Adobe RGB (1998)

» JPEG Format: Baseline ("Standard")

D I G I TA L F I L E N A M I N GEach entry file uploaded, as part of the online entry registration, must use the following naming convention:

» Entry Number_Category Code_Surname_First Name For example: 01_CR_Bloggs_Joe (Creative category, entry #1) 03_LA-IC_Bloggs_Joe (Landscape In-Camera, entry #3) 04_LA-IC_Bloggs_Joe (Landscape In-Camera, entry #4) 01_EX_Bloggs_Joe and 01_EX-SF_Bloggs_Joe (Expressive category, entry #1, supporting file for #1)

» Refer to the individual category descriptors for the category code.

E X P R E S S I V E C AT E G O R Y O N LYA single, high-quality photographic image of the final work, including book entries, must be uploaded for all Expressive Category entries as part of the online entry registration. Follow the 'Digital Image Upload Size' guidelines above.

» ARTWORK - If you are wanting to highlight three-dimensional aspects of the work, additional supporting images, collated and saved as a single PDF file, may also be uploaded during online entry registration, and will be provided to judges as part of the judging.

» BOOK ENTRIES - The single image may be the cover or any page from the book that best represents your entry. In addition, a single PDF file, that contains a high-quality photographic image of each page in the book, including any handmade book entry, must also be uploaded during the online entry registration.

» If you feel a technique you are wanting to experiment with may not work being judged in a digital format, we suggest saving this for entering into the 2021 awards!


D I G I TA L F I L E S E T T I N G S

I M A G E M O D E

Image > Mode:

» RGB colour mode (not Grayscale)

» 8 bits/Channel

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A S S I G N P R O F I L E

Image > Image Size:

» 25.4 cm on the longest edge (side)

» 300 dpi (3000 pixels)

Edit > Assign Profile:

» Adobe RGB (1998)


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File > Save As > JPEG:

» Quality: 12 (Maximum)

» Baseline ("Standard")

I M A G E S E T T I N G S - L I G H T R O O M

JPEG Export:

» Quality: 100

» Colour Space: Adobe RGB (1998)

» Image Size: 25.4 cm on the longest edge

» Resolution: 300 (pixels per inch)

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M E TA D ATA

» Creator: Your name

» Description: Category entered

» Author: Your name

» Description: Category entered


O N L I N E E N T R Y R E G I S T R AT I O N

No late entries will be accepted. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to register your entries early and not leave it to the last minute.

R E G I S T E R I N G Y O U R E N T R I E SUse the following link to register and upload your Iris Awards 2020 entries.

https://irisawards.com/nzipp-iris-awards/

You will need to create a new entrant profile as part of this year's entry registration process.

E N T R Y R E G I S T R AT I O N Q U E R I E SIf you have any concerns or issues when registering your entries, please email [email protected].

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