Frequently asked questions

What is the entry fee?

Can I submit individual images from different projects?

Can I submit fewer than the required 8 images in the competition?

If I live outside the continental United States, am I still eligible for entry?

What does it mean to say no further obligation? If selected, do I have to make a new body of work with the money I receive?

Does Aperture, Creator Labs, or Google own the work that is submitted?

Will my work be published by Aperture?

I would like to submit work that has already been published. Will that affect my chances of winning?

Can I submit more than one portfolio?

Can I edit my portfolio once it has already been submitted?

I create work as part of a team or collective. Can we enter work under our collective name?

What are the specs for uploading images?

Where can I sign up for a Picter account?

What if I run out of time?

If my work has been published or recognized by Aperture recently, am I still eligible for entry?

Is the $6,000 prize money taxable?

I still need help. Who can I contact?