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THEME: The Still Life | JUROR: Robi Chakroborty

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Still life photography, more so than other types of photography, such as landscape or portraiture, gives the photographer extensive leeway and precise control in the arrangement of design elements within a composition. Still life photography is a demanding genre, one in which the photographers are expected to be able to form their work with a refined sense of lighting, coupled with composition and design skills. The still life photographer makes pictures rather than takes them.

Praxis Gallery seeks photographic art that investigates the genre of the Still Life. Submissions may explore classical to conceptual aspects of the still life, photographing object arrangements that intrigue, engage or entertain the viewer. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

Juror: : Robi Chakroborty

Robi is a photographer deeply committed to documenting the rapidly changing landscapes of his native India. His work seeks to capture the essence of the people and cultures that are slowly fading in the face of modernization. Now based in the United States, Robi brings a unique perspective shaped by years of living in Africa, Nepal, and India. This global experience allows him to view his subjects both as an insider, deeply connected to the culture, and as an outsider, offering a fresh, unbiased perspective.

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Robi’s work has been recognized with numerous awards, including Photographer of the Year from the International Color Awards and the Director’s Choice Award from Photo Place Gallery. His work has been exhibited at the Center for Fine Art Photography, Rayko, Alliance Française, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Washington, DC.

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Though he resides in the US, Robi frequently returns to India, continuing his exploration of its diverse states, people, and traditions. His photography serves as a testament to the rich, vibrant cultures that define India, ensuring they are not forgotten. https://robiphotography.com

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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Acceptance

Up to seventy-four images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. Photographers will be notified of their selection twelve days after the deadline. Instructions for shipping art or online submission of hi-res artwork for print for exhibit will be included in the email acceptance notification. Accepted photographs will be posted on the Praxis website exhibition page at that time. All entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Submitted images may not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.

Up to seventy-four images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. A Juror’s Choice, a Directors' Choice, eight Honorable Mentions and Best Series will be awarded and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery. Juror’s Choice will receive free entry into three juried calls for entry of their choice and a complimentary exhibit book. Directors' Choice will receive free entry into two juried calls for entry of their choice. 

$35.00 for submitting up to five images, $5.00 for each additional image (up to ten total images per open call). Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site. The entry fee for submissions is non-refundable. 

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• Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5 images. To learn more about Praxis Membership Benefits, go to https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/memberships

• In addition to keeping our entry fees low for all artists, Praxis also has a limited number of free entries for artists experiencing financial hardships. Email info@praxisgallery.com for more information.

Submissions are accepted as digital files through our online submission form. Please prepare your files as follows:  

(a) File Format. Images must be saved and submitted as Jpegs.

(b) Image Size. Images must be 72 ppi. Image must be 1920 pixels or less on longest side. Images must be 8MB or less.

(c) File Name. Name image file as follows: ImageTitle_by_FirstName_LastName. Example: MyPhoto_by_Amy_Johnson.jpg.

(d) Please contact us with any digital formatting questions at info@praxisgallery.com