Fotomaraton 2010

Fotomaraton is a fun photography competition and good exercise for everyone with a vision. Competitors take 12 photos, one for each assignment, during 6 hours. The competition takes place on 21st August during the night of arts in Helsinki, so there’s sure to be a lot of commotion in the center!

Ylioppilaskamerat, the students’ photography association at the University of Helsinki, organizes the competition and thanks for your support.

Where?

The competition office is in the Alina hall of the New Student House (Mannerheimintie 5A) in the center of Helsinki, right next to the Virgin Oil restaurant.

How?

The competition starts at 17:00 on 21st August. You can come to the office at that time to enroll and receive the first photo assignments. You can enroll in the competition at any time during the 6 hours. The fee is 5 euros.

The assignments will be handed out in sets of 4 with 2-hour intervals. The first 4 will be available at the competition office in the Alina hall of the New Student House (Mannerheimintie 5 A) and published on these pages at 17:00. This way you can start the competition already wherever you are at the time.

Equipment

You can take photos with your digital camera (pocket size or SLR) or a 35mm film camera. Slide film is also accepted. Camera phones are not accepted.

The photos will be copied off a memory card, so be sure it is easily removable.

Price

The fee for the competition is 5 euros.

Measure of success

The photos will be rated as a set and separately. The best ones are often not those which are of best technical quality (although some standard is expected) but those which excel with originality and vision or tell a compelling story.

Frequently asked questions

When does the competition office open?

We will open at 16:45.

How are the photos handed over from a memory card?

Contestants are asked to have only the 12 (at max) photos on the memory card at the time of finishing the competition. This way the photo transfer process is straightforward. If other photos are present on the memory card, please arrive early to allow time for the photo transfer process.

How to pay the entry fee and receive the competition card?

The team of 1-3 will receive the competition card upon payment of the entry fee. This can be done any time the competition office is open, starting at 16:45.

Do the contestants have to be present at the office for new assignments at 17, 19 and 21?

The given times indicate when the assignments are made available. They can be obtained from the office any time after publication.

Contact?

Further questions? Email info [at] ylioppilaskamerat.fi.