Hi All,

I'm receiving lots of questions regarding club submissions, so here are the guidelines again to help clarify.

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How To Join:

- Just send us a note with "Join" in the subject line.
- Add us to your devwatch list.
- And add our avatar to your clubs list on your front page.


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How To Submit Images:

[link]

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What kind of images can I submit?

This criteria are for the purposes of Club submission only.

1. All subjects must be human.

2. The subject must be the main focus of the image.

3. The image must show at least half the face and at least one eye. The eye may be open or closed.

4. The face most be in focus. Soft focus is fine; a blurred face will not be considered a portrait.

5. Submissions may be photographs, drawings or digital art.

6. Images that have been retouched are fine; however photographic manipulations will be declined as there are many other wonderful clubs more suited for this art genre.

7. Artistic nudity will be accept at the sole discretion of the administrator.

8. Any person who is the subject of artistic nudity must be at least 18 years or older.

9. No gore, violence or ideologically sensitive images please.


Images that do not fit this criteria will not be accepted. If your image has not been accepted, please check it again these guidelines before sending the Club a note asking why it has not been included in the journal.


Members may only submit images that their own copyright to, or have permission to use [for example a model who is in the photograph may have permission from the photographer to post on DA].


Here are some examples of images that meet the Club's criteria:



Here are some examples of images that do not meet the Club's criteria:



All images are accepted at the Club's Discretion. Please note decisions are final and not open to debate.

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CONTEST CORNER

Are you running a contest? [Portrait or otherwise?] If so, drop me a line and I would be happy to add it to the list.

Meanwhile check out these competitions:

- Win a Year's Subscription in the "Freeze Frame" Contest. Details here: [link]

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STAMP OUT ART THEFT WHEREVER YOU FIND IT!

This is an issue I am very passionate about, and I urge you to report art theft wherever you find it, be is on DA, or any other online or off-line place.

Unfortunately art theft happens so often that we sometimes feel powerless to do anything about it. But you can help.

If you see anyone abusing copyright, be it here, or even for a social club newsletter at work, speak up! Support a zero-tolerance for art theft in all forms!

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