Guild Open Call

Free application, Visura account not required to apply.

Applicants must complete the form below. Feel free to follow up with info@visura.co

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ABOUT
A curated membership—The Photographers’ GUILD offers the ability to create and design up to three websites and a News Blog, all interconnected to our networking platform. The technology platform provides access to a file transfer tool, shopping carts, and more. Members also receive design and editorial support as well as consultations, specifically geared towards Career Choices pertaining to projects, negotiations, proposal writing, and strategy to get your work seen.  


THE MISSION
Visura's mission is to provide necessary resources, tools, direction and support to expand photographers' own professional practice.

HOW IT WORKS
Each new GUILD member will work with the Design Team on his or her main website using Visura's templates. Throughout the year, GUILD members have access to the Editorial Team for design and editorial support, and consultations, specifically geared towards Career Choices pertaining to projects, negotiations, proposal writing, and strategy to get your work seen.  

COSTS 
$295.00 per year or $30 per month

A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to both members and non-members who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction at the time of entry, and DO NOT reside WHERE PROHIBITED. Employees of FotoVisura Inc. and related parties are ineligible.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Your application must include the items listed below. There is no entry fee during the application process.

Who can submit: 
Photographers worldwide producing work for journalism, media, editorial, advertising, fashion, entertainment, the music industry, fine art, book publishing, online/mobile media, private and public engagements, as well as NGOs and corporate companies are eligible to submit. Photographers represented by an agency will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Photographers who do not have a website can contact us for a free trial account, which will be active until the results are announced via Newsletter and on the Website. The talent may choose to upgrade to a paid membership at any point.

How to submit: 
All submissions are made via a “Project” created from your Visura's dashboard. If you do not have an account with Visura, please submit using the form above.

What to submit: 
Each Entry consists of a short biography (1000 characters), CV, and two links to recent projects from the photographer's website, blog or Profile. Each project will consist of a series of images (minimum of 15 images, maximum 35), a short synopsis and a longer written reflection about the project.

Image size: Minimum 1600px on the longest dimension (22.5 inches @ 72 dpi, JPG format). Each image must have a caption. Do not include your name in the caption.

Video: Embed from Vimeo or YouTube

Written Statements: 
—Include a project summary: In 30 words describe what the Project is about, including location, timeframe, and any information that is pertinent to the Project. 
—Include an expanded written statement (minimum 800 characters, max 3500 characters) that describes: the long term Project, the location, the purpose, and why is it important to you.