How can I participate in the contest?
Visit www.skypixel.com/events/photocontest2017 on PC, click the Join Now button on the banner and upload your photos.
What’s the submission period for the contest？
Entrants can submit their work from October 26, 2017 14:00 PM CST to December 29, 2017 13:59 PM CST.
Can I enter the contest if I’m under 18 years old?
Anyone can participate in this contest. For participants who are under the age of 18, at the time of entering the contest, his/her parent or lawful guardian must agree with the participation of the Entrant and read and accept contest Terms and Conditions.
Do I have to pay any fee to participate in the contest？
No.
Are there any particular shooting requirements?
Submissions to the Landscape and Portrait categories can be shot with any brand of aerial equipment. However, submissions to the Story category must be a photo series consisting of at least five photos, including at least one top-down photo. They can be shot with aerial platforms, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, smartphones, or any other equipment.
Can I submit edited photos?
Yes. Entrants are allowed to edit their photos.
Can I add watermarks to my entries?
Yes. However, entries with watermarks are not recommended and may have less of a chance to win.
What’s the difference between the Professional group and Enthusiast group？
This competition is open to two main participant groups: Professional and Enthusiast. If you love aerial photography as a hobby, enter as an Enthusiast. If photography is what you do for a living, enter as a Professional. You're free to decide which group to join, but you can only enter one group. Prizes will differ between the two groups.
Can I submit photos to both groups?
No. Entrants must choose to participate as either a Professional or Enthusiast, submitting all photos within their selected group.
Can I submit multiple photos to the same group？
Yes.
How many photos do I need to submit to compete in the Story category? Are there any other requirements?
Submissions to the Story category must be a photo series consisting of at least five photos, including a top-down photo. They can be shot with aerial platforms, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, smartphones, or any other equipment.
Are there any file size requirements?
Photos submitted by entrants from the Enthusiast group must be at least 2 MB, and entries from the Professional group must be at least 5 MB in size. Individual photos should be kept under 15 MB and all submissions are recommended and to be no less than 300 dpi.
Are there any aspect ratio requirements?
No.
Are there any shooting date requirements?
All submissions should be shot in 2017.
How will I know if my photos are successfully submitted? Photos are successfully submitted if you can find them under “My Works” on the contest home page. (https://www.skypixel.com/events/photocontest2017)
Can I submit photos by email to participate in the contest?
No. You can only enter the contest by uploading photos to the SkyPixel website during submission period. We will not reply to any participation requests in the form of email.
How can I enter the contest after the submission period?
Sorry, submissions after December 29, 2017 13:59 PM CST are not qualified to complete in the contest.
How will I know if I’ve won an award?
Prizes and awards will be announced on January 31, 2018, and we will send confirmation emails to winners’ registered email addresses. A confirmation email will include terms that need to be accepted and information that must be provided. Winners are required to reply to confirmation emails during a designated period to accept prizes. Failure to do so will result in automatic waiving of the prize, with the Organizer having sole discretion to award the prize to another Entrant.
Have a question about the 2017 SkyPixel Photo Contest? Email us at campaign@skypixel.com.
