The STERN-Preis grants photo series that masterfully illustrate a major event of the year 2022 or a significant aspect of our social life. The photo series should demonstrate a high level of journalistic understanding and at the same time be aesthetically convincing. Individual images are not accepted; the award is concerned with the journalistic narrative and multifaceted implementation of relevant content. It honors the dedicated work of professional photographers who tell an interesting story with outstanding images.
You can submit photographic projects on global topics, which were published in a journalistic German-language medium (newspaper, magazine, website) in 2022. The project should address a socially relevant topic. The photo series should not only be characterized by a high journalistic standard, but must above all be visually convincing. The STERN-Preis honors dedicated photographic and journalistic work of professional photographers who tell an interesting story with outstanding images.
Technical requirements:
The Submission of the published photo story from a magazine, weekly newspaper, daily newspaper or website must include at least five images. All published photos must be submitted. In addition, unpublished images may be submitted up to a total of 20 photos per entry. All images must be uploaded in jpg format at 300dpi with 3000 pixels on the long edge. For print submissions, a PDF of the layout of the published story must be included; for online submissions, the link must be included (valid until at least June 2023). For stories published behind a paywall, a PDF or free access must also be included.
Winners will receive the STERN-Preis for the best photo story of 2022 and thus attention in the journalistic and photographic industry.
The published photo story from a magazine, weekly newspaper, daily newspaper or website must include at least five images. All published photos must be submitted. In addition, unpublished images may be submitted up to a total of 20 photos per entry. All images must be submitted in jpg. format at 300dpi with 3000 pixels on the long edge. For print submissions, a PDF of the layout of the published story must be included; for online submissions, the link must be included (valid until at least June 2023). For stories published behind a paywall, a PDF or free access must also be included.
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