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Rules & Guidelines

Below you will find the guidelines for the monthly Underwater Photography Contest Series. The contests are free to enter and each month we will be giving away a valuable prize - because you deserve it...and that’s how we roll!

Here’s how it works...

Each month we will be announcing a contest theme. All DivePhotoGuide members that aren't professional underwater photographers are eligible to enter the contest. You can easily enter by uploading up to three images into your DPG gallery. The editorial staff of DivePhotoGuide will select a first, second and third place winner. While only first place winners will receive the monthly prize, all three monthly winners will receive an award certificate and will be entered into an annual contest for a chance at the grand prize, which will be awarded based on votes from the DivePhotoGuide community. Monthly prizes will include underwater photo equipment, scuba diving equipment, apparel, and of course dive trips!

Guidelines For Entering The Competition

You may enter up to three images

Each image must be 800px in width.

Please do not include frames or borders around the images.

If you do wish to include a watermark please keep in mind that if it is large and obtrusive it may detract from the image's overall score. It's not that we don't want you to protect your images, it's just hard to appreciate an image with a large watermark over it.

Challenge Yourself To An Assignment

At all times we will post six months' worth of themes or subjects. So the next time you go underwater, you can challenge yourself to shoot a specific personal assignment - let's see what you got!

Entering The Monthly Contests Is Easy

You can add images to one of your existing galleries on DPG or create a new gallery just for your contest entries. To enter an image, simply use DPG's uploader found on the current contest page.

Compete, Have Fun, & Earn Prizes

The DPG community is comprised of the best underwater photographers from all corners of the world. The level of talent never ceases to impress us. The DPG contest series is intended to promote friendly competition, to push your skills, and to give you specific themes or subjects to focus on for your next dive trip. The deadline for each month is always the last day of the month.

Bookmark this page and you will always be able to plan around the next six months' themes or specific subjects. Good luck and happy shooting!