Outdoor Photography Canada

Illustration: ©Dale Wilson

Photo contests have been around since the days when chemistry was first introduced to develop light-sensitive cellulose — in other words, since before photography became a popular hobby in the 1930s.  

  What has changed, however, is the intended flavour of the contest. It wasn’t long ago the photo contest was a vehicle that promoted the pleasurable pursuit of photography as a hobby and rewarded excellence in craft. 

  However, in the past decade, photo contests have more often than not become a rights grab by preying on unsuspecting entrants who have absolutely no idea what all the legal talk translates to. 

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