Did you know there is a whole web site not only dedicated to collecting photo contests, but also evaluating each one for suspicious ToA items and unfair rules that could wind you up with no rights to your own images? There is, and you can find it right here. It’s a great idea and a good page to check out once in a while.

Many photo contests (including a certain high-profile one from Microsoft) have Terms of Agreement that include essentially full ownership of your image. Not only can the contest runners use your image in any way they like; they can even prevent you from using it! Don’t fall into this trap. Contests are fun and great but you should always check the rules and terms.

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