Tonight I was checking my email to see if there's anything good to read...and then I saw an email from Jeff Bryan (Editing Manager for the International Society of Photography). OMG! I was totally nervous to even open it...then I looked at the subject title and it read: "J, your photo was certified as a semi-finalist!". AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!....r u SERIOUS!?! I've been saying that over and over in my head. Next thing you know I hurried and open the email and read the rest of the message. As I continued to read this shocking email,
he told me that my photo "Deep in Thought" was selected to be in the finals and that I have a great chance of winning great prizes and I could win the Grand Prize of $1,000 or win the Annual Grand Prize of $10,000. I was amazed. Never in my wildest dreams, could I, a nobody could be in the finals with the big dogs. Boy, this gets more exciting each time I read that email. As I scrolled down to the next paragraph, he said that my photo will be published in their 2008 Anthology series called "Endless Journeys". There's about 250 photos(by random photographers, both nationally and internationally) picked by the selection committee to be in this years edition. How cool is that! My photo actually being published nation wide. COOL!! Oh wait it gets better. Jeff also said that I have a chance of having my photo be published in the New York and L.A Photography Magazines. WOW!!! This is soooooo amazing!...but then again.... I don't want to get to far with my excitement, I just want all those who've been very supportive in what I'm doing that I'm grateful for y'all and hopefully this might start something good for once in my life. Please keep me in your prayers that I maybe able to start something great with the talent the Lord has given me, Photography! :)
Let's just say this is only the beginning!
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In Contest Finalist Photography
Semi-finals for the International Open Amateur Photography Contest
Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2008
From the desk of:
Jeffrey Bryan, Managing Editor
Dear J,
Not long ago, our Editors reviewed the thousands of submissions entered in our International Open Amateur Photography Contest, and they awarded your photo the distinguished Editor's Choice Award. This is an honor awarded to only 12% of the submissions we receive.
J Elu Has Been Selected As An Editor's Choice Award Recipient
Since we announced the names of the winners, many recipients have contacted me and requested a way to display their achievement; therefore, I put our artists and designers to work. We were able to create our most exquisite and distinguished wall plaque ever. This year we are offering this limited edition wall plaque commemorating your achievement as an Editor's Choice Award recipient. Each certificate is numbered, signed, and mounted on a solid maple plaque. This beautiful display piece truly honors your accomplishment!
As an Editor's Choice Award winner, we're sure you'll want to improve your craft and further your involvement in photography. There's no better way to do that than by joining the International Society of Photographers (ISP), the largest photography organization in the world. As a member of the ISP, you will be part of an organization that promotes the appreciation of this beautiful art form. You will receive a membership card, a special members-only decal, an ISP membership certificate, and coupons for various products and events. Best of all, you'll be invited to the annual International Society of Photographers Convention & Symposium, where you can meet hundred of photographers just like you while hearing famous artists enlighten everyone with their knowledge and love of photography.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Bryan
Managing Editor
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