Photography Competition
We want to recognize and reward aspiring photographers!
Parasoleil designs and manufactures for installations all over
the world-and we try to recognize the many talented people who have
created each unique space. In the same way, we established
the annual Parasoleil Photography Competition (inaugurated in May
2012) to recognize and award those photographers who have best
captured the beauty and uniqueness of our installations.
Good architectural photographers are in great demand. All
over the world, people seek out their talents. Whether it is
for their ability to capture the subtle nuances of a cooling shade
or the warm and welcoming contrasts of a natural setting, an
exceptional photographer is rare and valuable. Only a select
few possess the giftedness that combines a keen eye and a steady
hand with perfect timing.
We encourage all aspiring photographers to enter the Parasoleil
Photography Competition. A first place award in our
competition may be the beginning of a lucrative and legendary
career in architectural photography. And, as a design-awarded
company,Parasoleil will do it's best to promote your work-not as
exceptional, but as the best.
Before you submit photos, please understand the following…
Parasoleil is committed to the recognition of our contest
winners. We want your success in our competition to lead to
success in your career-and, to the extent that we are able, we will
diligently promote your work. If you choose to enter the
Parasoleil Photography Competition, you should understand and agree
to the following conditions: First, you may submit as many
entries into the competition as you wish. Second, all submissions
to the Parasoleil Photography Competition, whether award winners or
not, become the artistic property of Parasoleil. We retain
all rights of usage, and are under no legal obligation to attribute
the work to the photographer. Third, there is no financial
compensation for submissions, award-winning or not.
Finally,Parasoleil reserves the right to refuse or disqualify an
entry at any time, for any reason. Any misuse of this
competition or data upload will be prosecuted.
Ready to shoot for Parasoleil? Follow these guidelines!
If you are ready to shoot aParasole ilinstallation and are
committed to submitting an entry to our competition, we encourage
you to follow these guidelines:
- Set a photographic itinerary by choosing aParasole
ilinstallation nearby or close to a place you plan to visit.
- Select the setting you think best captures the uniqueness and
beauty of the Parasoleil panels-and plan to shoot at a time of day
that maximizes the effect our panels create.
- Make sure to secure the proper authorization for shooting the
space. Any person photographed on location should provide you
with written permission.
- Feel free to vary your shots: take close-ups or wide
views, photograph locations with or without people, and focus on
many shadows or very few.
- Remember that your work may be posted on large banners or
billboards. Award-winning shots need to be high quality,
taken at high resolution.
- You may digitally edit your work, but you should let us know.
Your entry may be disqualified if you fail to do so, or if your
digital editing somehow misrepresents the location or the business
associated with the installation.
- We encourage you to submit multiple images (up to eight) of an
installation.
- If you'd like, confirm that we have received your entries by
contacting us one week after you have submitted your work.
To submit your entry, you have the following options:
Submit via Email:
To submit your entry, you can either email us your images at hello@parasoleil.com.
(please keep total attachment sizes under 25MB per
email)
Submit via DropBox:
DropBox support coming soon!
Be sure to include the following information with your
entries:
Name (public):
Name of your business (if applicable, public):
Best way to contact you about your entry:
Contact to be listed with your awarded images (public):
Name of the entry's installation name:
Location:
Date(s) of the shots taken:
Any notes you'd like to provide about your shoot or the
Parasoleil panels
By submitting an entry, I am saying that I am the
photographer of these images and have read all the terms and will
abide by all of them