Small Photojournalism Print - Section Rules
This section is open to entries of any subject matter within the constraints of
the general conditions of entry and the special
instructions for photojournalism (see below).
- Up to four (4) prints may be entered in this section and should be mailed in a single package with the prints from all other sections being entered.
- Prints may be processed commercially or by the maker, mounting excluded.
- Prints from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, may be shipped mounted or unmounted.
Ship prints from all other countries flat and unmounted.
- Prints must not exceed 8½ x 12 inch (21 x 30 cm), mount included. Mounted prints
should be on a single weight, approximately 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick mat board.
- Name, identifying mark, or words in any language may not be added to the front of
the print or mat.
- Prints to be returned will be sent by United States Postal Service.
Acceptances in this section will be credited towards PSA's PJD star ratings.
Photojournalism Special Instructions
Photojournalism entries shall consist of images with informative content and emotional
impact, including human interest, documentary, sports and spot news. The storytelling
value of the image shall receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of
credibility, PJ images must not misrepresent the truth. No situations shall be set up
for the purpose of photography, and no alteration of the subject matter is allowed,
including any techniques that add, combine, relocate, replace or remove any elements of
the original image. No unnatural sharpening or special effect filters can be applied.
Only cropping, resizing, lightening or darkening, and restoration of original color are
permitted. Color images can be converted to monochrome.
Human Interest is defined as an image depicting a person or persons in an interactive,
emotional or unusual situation, excluding sports action.