Dear Reader,

Here’s February’s Photo Challenge theme...

As always, our monthly Photo Challenge is free to enter and free to win. And all of our monthly winners get a shot at winning the $2,000 Grand Prize in October. You can submit each month -- not only will it increase your chances of winning, but it’ll help you improve your photography, too. Scroll down for more details.

-- Lori

Lori Allen
Director, AWAI Travel Division

P.S. Slip a set of our AWAI exclusive Photo Tip Cards into your pocket or camera bag when you go out to shoot and REALLY see your photos improve. They cover tips and techniques for just about any lighting situation, from rainy days to bright sunny beaches, and everything in between. It’s like having a pro photographer whispering in your ear.

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January 30, 2010
The Right Way to Travel, Weekly Photo Tip
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February's Photo Challenge Theme: Will You Be My Valentine?

Expressions of love...

 

Sweets after your own heart...

Photos of your favorite Valentine, young or old...

Or other Valentine-, love-, or sweets-related shots.

Remember, we can only accept ONE photo per person, per month.

This month’s first-place winner will get a $30 gift certificate to the AWAI E-Bookstore, and the first- second- and third-place winners will all be entered into the Hall of Fame, to compete for next year’s $2,000 Grand Prize.

Submissions for February’s Photo Challenge are due by 8:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, February 28. You can sign in and submit your photo here.  
 
Be sure to read details about contest guidelines before entering.

[ED. NOTE: If you like taking pictures … enjoy the creative outlet … but don’t have the time or the energy to figure out how to sell them, check our Business of Photography: A Practical Guide for Photographers Ready to Turn Pictures into Profits.]

[ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shelly Perry from Portland, Oregon specializes in people photography, what she calls documentary or lifestyle portraits. She is known especially for her imaging of children. Her concern for people is reflected both in her sense of purpose and the images she produces. Her images have been seen all over the globe on music CD covers, books, magazines, catalogues, websites, ad campaigns, and even on TV. Her work has also appeared in several local exhibits and gallery shows.]


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