New global online photography contest opened submissions. 1st Price: International publications & lifelong subscriptions (value $12,000)

Amsterdam, July 1, 2009 - Viewbook PhotoStory, a new contemporary photography contest opened its submissions today, encouraging all serious photographers around the world to submit their most compelling series of photographs; photo stories that are judged by the public and an internationally renowned jury.

Viewbook PhotoStory 2009 challenges documentary and conceptual photographers around the world to create compelling stories with a linear series of photographs in an online gallery. Every professional photographer or emerging talent can easily submit their series free of charge using a 60 day, no obligation, Viewbook Pro account. "With this competition we aim to inspire each other with photographic creativity and generate international publicity for the most talented entrants.", says Peter Bas Mensink, publisher of GUP magazine and co-initiator of the competition.

An international jury consisting of Marcel Feil, (curator of FOAM museum) Lauren Heinz (Editor Foto8) and Alison Zavos (editor Featureshoot.com) and other industry professionals assess the photo stories on their overall impact and photographic excellence. The first price winners receive international publications & lifelong subscriptions with a value exceeding $12,000). The best photo series get published in the Viewbook PhotoStory 2009 book.

All entries appear on the viewbookphotostory.com website, where everyone can view the photographic narratives and vote on their favorites. "We want this to be an online event that everyone can be part of", says Peter Bas. "The public decides which photographers win the special public prices."

Viewbook PhotoStory is initiated by Viewbook.com and GUP Magazine, backed up by Blurb.com, Workbook.com and many supporters. The organization encourages photographers to submit their work as early as possible to get the most out of the public voting. Submissions close on 1 October 2009.

For more information and to submit, please visit viewbookphotostory.com

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