How do I enter and upload my photos?
Before starting, visit the Call For Entries Page and click on the one you wish to enter. Follow the links...
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What are the image size requirements for entering?
Please note the following requirements when submitting images to the Documentary Family Awards: Aspect Ratio: We accept any aspect ratio....What is the judging criteria for the awards?
Judges will be making decisions based on: Adherence to category-specific rules Originality Strength of voice or point of view Intentionality...Can I submit a manipulated photo?
No digital manipulation of any photo submitted is allowed beyond standard editing practices. Allowed editing/toning techniques include white balance, color,...What are the requirements for submitting nudity or sensitive content?
By submitting your photos to the Documentary Family Awards, you agree that you have the full consent of every adult...Do I have to log in to enter?
Yes. We now use Picter to manage all submissions. Photographs sent by email, social media direct messages or any other...Do I still need myDFA account on the Documentary Family Awards website?
Yes. This account is used to manage your award profile where you can upload a bio photo, add a written...How do I submit using the Picter platform?
Please watch the following tutorial from one of our co-founders, Tristan Shouldice, for submission tips when navigating the Picter platform...Can I submit photos at separate times or does it have to be all at once?
We highly recommend submitting all of your entries at once. With the Picter submission system, you can now upload and...Do you send a confirmation email after a submission?
Yes, you will receive an automatic email confirming you have submitted and that your photos have been received for consideration....I did not receive a confirmation email, does this mean that the photos haven’t been submitted?
You should receive a confirmation email after successfully paying for your entries. Please log into your Picter account to verify...Can I submit the same photo multiple times?
You can only submit a photo once in any given award cycle. If the photo does not place, you can...Can a Business or Studio submit a photo under a business name?
Every submission needs to be submitted under one individual’s name, that of the photographer who took the photo(s). If you...Is cropping, straightening or lens correction allowed?
Cropping, straightening and lens correction done minimally is allowed. If your photo has been cropped significantly or a major noticeable...Can I submit any aspect ratio? Such as a square photo or 6×7?
Yes, we accept any aspect ratio.Can I use presets to tone/edit my photos?
We prefer to see photos that have traditional toning techniques applied such as contrast, curves, color balance, dodging and burning....Can I submit a double exposure?
No, even if it is done in camera, we do not accept double exposures.Do you accept international credit cards for submission fees?
Yes, you can make payment for submitting multiple photos for the Call to Entries in the Single Image Category or...Will I be notified if I place in a series, if my photo wins or if I’m a finalist?
Award winners, honorable mentions and a list of the finalist photographers will be published within a couple of weeks after...Is there an award badge for finalists?
A Digital Award Badge for all winners and honorable mentions will be given for use on your website or social...When will the winners be announced?
All award winners, honorable mentions and finalists will be notified after the awards about their submissions making it through, as...How many award cycles are there and when do they take place?
There are two award cycles each year, one in the spring and another during the fall. Please visit our website...Where can I find pricing for making a submission?
You can find submission fees on our call for entries page or when you start your submission on the Picter...How do I submit a free entry?
All submissions will need to be made on the Picter platform directly. Creating an account is free and the first...Can I submit and pay through PayPal?
Submissions still need to be made through Picter, however you can pay via PayPal. Login to Picter or create your...