This is the last and final call for submissions for the 1st Annual Michael Andrew Photography Contest. Originally, the deadline was for us to receive it by August 20th, and due to the low number of applicants, I have decided to extend the deadline to be if your entry is postmarked by the 20th of August, but we must receive it no later than NOON on August 25th, which means if you were thinking about it and havent entered yet, its not too late. Just have it post marked (stamped by the post office) by Thursday.
Im still very surprised at the low volume of entrants we have had, and what this means is we have a lot of great prizes just WAITING for someone to claim them. The competition isn’t going to be very stiff at all. So…why not take a stab at it. You might just end up winning a prize!
Please make sure to include all of your information (Name, email, category, etc) with your submissions.
If you are using MPIX.com or SmugMug.com to enter your pictures (submitting to these labs, having them print and send) make absolutely sure you email our awesome contest coordinator Kelly with: your Name, Address, Email, Phone, Photo File Name as well as which category it was to be entered. Her email address is: [email protected]
As I mentioned, we havent had many entries. We want this to be a HUGE event every year. The more people we get entering, the more prizes we will have. Ill be givining away one of my T1i Rebels to the winner as soon as we finish shooting the DVD. These cameras cost about $900, so its a pretty serious prize. Also giving away MA Lollipops and MA Paintballer Pro, as well as many DVDs, along with the recognition to be able to become an “award winning photographer”. 🙂 
Here is are the original details of the contest:
I am officially opening our first (hopefully annual) Michael Andrew Photography Contest. There will be 5 categories (im open to adding more, but this should cover most):
Portraiture (People)
Landscape / Nature
Abstract
Sports
Macro
Winners of each category will receive a free copy of either Michael Andrew Paintballer Pro or Michael Andrew Lollipops (their choice) – If we have enough submissions, there will be additional prizes for 2nd and 3rd place winners.
Of the 5 category winners, one will be selected as “Best of Show” of the contest and be awarded one of the Canon Rebel T1i Cameras, with 18-55mm Kit Lens (in like new condition) used to film Michael’s next video: Canon Rebel T1i Crash Course DVD.
To Enter:
You must print your submission on an 8 x 10 (with a white border) to:
Michael Andrew Photography Contest
1141 Nashville Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Deadline for submissions is Aug 20th 2009
You may enter more than one category, but may not enter more than one into each. By Submitting your photo you agree to have your image displayed at the Nashville Workshop as well as on this blog and possibly other websites when announcing the winner. Be sure to include: Name, Address, Email, Phone, Photo File Name as well as which category it was to be entered. If you have any questions please contact the contest coordinator, Kelly. Her email address is: [email protected]
Good luck!
M
Michael, The Miami Group has submitted their pictures. They have been sent via Fedex Overnight, you should receive them by tomorrow…!
Alex, Mark, Cary, and Tony.
Michael, wish you were accepting images by email aswell. We cant really send in images living on the other side of the planet 🙁
Mine should be there by Tuesday. I’ll send shipping info as soon as I get it.
Since this is expected to be an annual event, it might be a good idea for everyone to hold off until next year! (This has NOTHING to do with fewer entries meaning a better chance for ME to end up with a camera or entirely awesome training DVD. NOTHING.)
mine are on the way!
MA- You had an entry come from Dubai today!! Your first photo contest is now an International Event!
sweet! Im excited! Also, you CAN submit them electronically by ordering through MPIX or Smugmug as I wrote above. Just purchase an 8 x 10 and have them send it to us (has to be your full size resolution print). One of the many reasons we are asking for full size prints is partly to help cut down on piracy issues.
That Dubai entry must have been mine 🙂 If it is, then I’m glad it reached fine. I had problem sending stuff from this country before…
Another entry, now from Brazil. I sended just one in "Landscape" category, and you, guys!?? 🙂
I had to UPS mine, but it should get there today!
Scott – you are hilarious! My photos are on their way…procrastination at it’s best. Thanks for extending the deadline, Michael…I was looking at overnighting mine today!
Sent mine today… You should get them tomorrow at noon! 🙂
When will you announce the winners?
**DO NOT SEND YOUR PHOTOS RECEIPT REQUIRED** The post office asks for 2 business days after the attempted delivery before they will redeliver. It is to close for you to chose this option. I was out back in my barn when the mail came today and 3 entries were not delivered with the remaining 7.
**DO NOT SEND YOUR PHOTOS RECEIPT REQUIRED** The post office asks for 2 business days after the attempted delivery before they will redeliver. It is to close for you to chose this option. I was out back in my barn when the mail came today and 3 entries were not delivered with the remaining 7.
**PLEASE PLEASE** DO NOT SEND PHOTOS WITH RECEIPTS REQUIRED** The post office requires two additional days from attempted delivery to redeliver… it is too close for this postal option.
I sent my pictures express yesterday so they would get there today. Was not aware they would require receipt. Just tracked it and apparently they did try to drop it off and didn’t because no one was there. Does this mean I’m out of the contest???
Called the Post Office. My entries and two others are there. They will try to redeliver tomorrow morning but someone has to be there. Will this work?
Barbara we have your photos. No Worries.
Just so everyone is aware. When you mail something last minute with the post office you can always check the box for signature waved.