Northern Beaches Surf Photography Competition

I am stoked to announce the Launch of the First Northern Beaches Surf photography competition. This runs in conjunction with the WSL surfing event in Manly. 

Epic prizes on offer, as well as an opportunity to have your image in an exhibition at Curl Curl Creative Space.

The rules are simple 

Any photo was taken on the northern beaches which relate to surfing or the ocean

The entry must be submitted via Instagram by using the following hashtags 

#NBSURFPHOTOCOMP

You must follow the following pages

@MAF

@MAXUMWATCHES

@northernbeachescouncil

@mxmsurfphoto

And if you are over 18 then also

@Nomadsbreweryco

@manlyspirits

@oneilswomens

Categories of the comp are as follows

• Lifestyle
• Action
• Under 18 Photographer
• Longboarding
• Underwater
• Ocean
• Mobile
• Surf vehicle

Judges

Special thanks to the following people who will be judging the entries

• Matt of  @thewaxhead
• Debbie from @nomadsbrewingco
• Vanessa from @manlySpirits
• Hayley from Oneilswomens
• Alan from Manly Art and Framing @MAF

Exhibition

• All images that are finalists will be on display for 10 days in the Creative Space in Curl Curl.
• Visitors to the exhibition will be able to purchase any of the finalist’s images. 
• The winners will be announced on the 14th of March at a function at the Creative Space,
• Visitors to the exhibition will be able to vote for a peoples choice winner who will be announced at the end of the competition

Your images

• You will retain all rights to your image. 
•  Permission will be sought from you for using your image by any of the vendors on anything other than instagram.
• If you become a finalist - your image will most likely be shared on associated vendors to promote the exhibition.
• If you are a finalist, you will be expected to pay $30 to have your image printed (A2) and hung in the gallery ( $30)
• After the exhibition, you can collect your print and keep it. 
• Visitors to the gallery will give your contact details should they wish to purchase your image. (either the gallery copy or a printed and framed copy from MAF)
• If you are a finalist, and you have not paid for your print by 12 March, you will be disqualified from the exhibition.
• Anyone under 18 entering the competition must not follow @manlyspirits or @nomads 

Prizes

First prize  

Your image will be printed to A2 and framed by MAF, and given to you

Your image will be featured in various (suitable) publications.

Other prizes available 

Wetsuit from oneils 

Nomads Brewery pack - including tour of the brewery with 4 of your mates

Watches from Maxum watches

Shoot session  with @mxmsurfphoto

and many more