The web-site enforces a maximum limit on number of pictures per section. The participant can remove a picture and upload a different one any time till the last date for submission.
The following rules are specific to this Salon. We encourage you to read the remaining terms and conditions and familiarize yourself before uploading pictures.
This is an All India Salon and is open only to participants from India.
There are no Login IDs to remember. You can login using your email.
Pictures will continue to be accepted with a maximum resolution of 1920 pixels on the width and 1080 pixels on the height.
Rules have been modified to disqualify the following types of pictures for this Salon:
Pictures of women/men in partial or full nudity that may be inappropriate for view by people of all ages.
Pictures of bird nests and other similar pictures that may endanger the lives of the subject.
Pictures of animals and birds in captivity.
Pictures already accepted in earlier KPA National Salons or pictures similar to the ones already accepted are not allowed to be uploaded to this Salon. To help participants recall their pictures that have been accepted in the past KPA Salons, we have added a facility to view their pictures accepted in KPA Salons since 2016, where they have participated using the same email ID. The final responsibility of adhering to this Rule is with the participant.
The same picture or similar picture cannot be submitted in multiple sections, either in the same format or in a cropped version or in color converted format.
General Terms and Conditions:
Eligibility:
Photographers only from India - Only Photographers from India are allowed to participate in the Salon. An Indian address is required.
Persons in the restricted lists - Persons in the restricted lists, that is, lists like 'Red Lists' restricting persons from reporting acceptance, in whichever name they are called, to the organizations that have extended Patronage to this Salon, cannot participate in this Salon.
Jury/Salon Committee excluded - Members of the Jury and members of the Salon Organizing Committee shall not participate in the Salon.
Only one registration per person - Each person can participate under only one identification. Creating multiple log-ins under different emails of the same person is prohibited.
Registering & Uploading:
Register with complete and correct details - At the time of registering please make sure that the details entered are complete and correct. KPA will not be responsible for inconveniences caused on account of incorrect details entered while registering.
Submission only through website - Only pictures submitted through this website will be considered for the contest. Pictures received through emails or other means will not be considered for the contest. This also applies to print sections. All those submitting prints must upload a digital version of it on the website. A code will be generated while uploading. This should be prominently written on the back of the print. Prints received without an upload to the website and pictures that were uploaded under print sections on the website for which prints were not received till the last date for submission will not be judged.
Upload under correct sections:
It is the responsibility of the participants to upload the photographs under the correct section. Photographs not matching the section under which they are uploaded will be disqualified during judging. Please verify the sections after uploading to make sure that you have uploaded under the correct sections. The Salon website offers features to remove an uploaded picture and upload the same under another section at any time till the last date for submission. If there is a doubt about whether a picture will qualify under a section, please refer to the definition of the sections available on this website.
Uploading pictures that qualify:
JPEG files in sRGB color gamut - The pictures uploaded should be in JPEG format. The projection/display equipment used during judging is calibrated to display pictures in sRGB gamut correctly. Please make sure that the color profile of your pictures is sRGB.
Maximum width 1920 pixels, Maximum height 1080 pixels - Pictures should not exceed 1920 pixels on the width and should not exceed 1080 pixels on the height. Maximum File Size per picture is limited to 4 MB. The dimensions are checked at the time of uploading. Non-conforming pictures will not be uploaded. Pictures will be projected in 100% resolution. Pictures in lower resolution will appear smaller.
Correct Orientation - Pictures will be displayed in the same orientation in which it was uploaded. Hence please correct the orientation and resize it before uploading.
No identification marks on the picture - The picture should not contain any added text/image that shows the title, name, logo or other forms of watermark on the face of the picture.
Enter Complete and Correct particulars about picture - Please make sure that the Title and other details required while uploading a picture, are entered properly. The system allows you to edit the Title at any time till the last date for submission.
Title Length - Picture Title cannot exceed 35 characters in length.
Using Consistent Titles - Salon Patronage organizations expect participants to use the same title for a picture in all the salons in which they participate so that they can count the number of acceptances for awarding honors. In this connection, please note that most organizations treat a monochrome image and a color image from the same capture are considered the same image and the title also must be the same.
Post-processing and subject fitment - Please refer to descriptions of individual sections for understanding subject matter fitment and restrictions on post-processing.
DPI does not matter - It does not matter what the DPI setting of your picture is. Any value should be fine.
NO NUDES - This Salon does not accept pictures that contain women/men in partial or full nudity that are not appropriate for view by people of all ages.
Validate Print-readiness - Award winning pictures will be on display at the Salon Exhibition. If you want your picture to be displayed at the exhibition, you should be in a position to upload pictures with more than 3000 pixels on the long side when requested.
Upload well ahead of the last date - Please update the pictures well ahead of time. KPA will not be responsible for the inability of the participant to upload pictures before the last date for submission. KPA will not entertain any claim for a refund of the entry fee on the grounds of inability to upload before the last date.
Pictures already accepted in KPA Salons are not eligible - Pictures that have already been accepted in the past KPA National and International Salons are not eligible to be submitted again on this Salon. The rule applies irrespective of the title under which it was submitted or the category under which it was submitted. Participants will be required to confirm this while uploading. To help participants recall their pictures that have been accepted in the past KPA Salons, we have added a facility to view their pictures accepted in KPA Salons since 2016, where they have participated using the same email ID. The final responsibility of adhering to this Rule is with the participant.
Same picture cannot be submitted under multiple sections - A picture can be submitted only under one section in the salon. A picture cannot be submitted under multiple sections either in its original size and color or in cropped format or in color-converted format.
Publishing Results:
Jury Panel has the final say - The decision of the Panel of Judges is final and binding with respect to the selection of pictures for awards. No further appeal questioning the correctness of decisions will be entertained.
Website will display results - This Salon website will be the primary channel for the release of results followed by emails to all the winners.
Digital Catalog - KPA will issue a Digital Exhibition Catalog to all entrants. The same can be downloaded from the website. KPA will not be printing physical catalogs to save paper and trees.
Legal Requirements & Disclaimers:
Pictures must originate as Photographs - All entries submitted must have originated as photographs. That is, images of subjects are captured via light sensitivity on photographic emulsion or are captured digitally using camera equipment. All final work submitted must be on electronic file. None of the sections in this salon accepts pictures entirely created using computer software.
Originality & Ownership - By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the work as his/her own (aliases and proxies are not permitted). In the case of composite images created from multiple photographs, all photographic components used in the composite image must have been photographed by the entrant and the entrant must hold copyright for all the components included in the picture.
Right to use - The entrant permits KPA to reproduce all or part of any of the photographs entered for the contest, free of charge for publication and/or display in media related to any activities of KPA.
Misuse - While KPA takes all precautions to prevent misuse of pictures submitted to the Salon, KPA assumes no responsibility related to any misuse of pictures in violation of the copyright held by the owner.
Non-Compliance with Salon Terms and Conditions: If the exhibition determines before, during, or after the judging that an entrant has submitted entries where one or more images fail to comply with these Conditions of Entry, including the stated definitions, the Salon Committee reserves the right and discretion to delete the entry from the exhibition and void any or all acceptances or awards. Fees may be forfeited in these circumstances.
In order to ensure that images comply with the Conditions of Entry and definitions, the exhibition may carry out checks on the images to verify:
The images are the original work of the entrant, and
The images comply with the rules and definitions as set out in these Conditions of Entry.
This may involve asking the entrant to provide originally captured image(s), with EXIF data intact, or other information by a set deadline. Failure to produce the required image(s) or information within the deadline may be considered in breach of the Conditions of Entry. Pictures failing to comply with these requirements may be removed from the Salon.
Entrants are asked to provide express and specific consent to conform to the Terms and Conditions of the Salon. Lack of knowledge of the Salon Terms and Conditions will not be accepted as an excuse. Participants can write to kpabangalore@gmail.com for any clarifications on the Terms and Conditions.
This is a COLOR OPEN SECTION that accepts pictures in full or partial colour covering any subject other than Monochrome, Nature and Travel which are covered under respective sections.
The pictures may be of any genre such as Portraits, Pictorial or Landscape. Please consult the list of awards to select your pictures to submit.
Digital creation pictures are allowed under this section provided they conform to the condition that the entry must have one or more elements that have originated as photographs. All elements of the image must have been shot by the author. No part of the image should have been taken from Net or other person's image. Use of some filters available on net is permissible.
Submission of same images either colour or mono in two different section of the same Salon will result in disqualification for both the images.
Monochrome Grayscale images (that is without tone) may not be entered in COLOR OPEN section.
This is a MONOCHROME OPEN section that accepts Grayscale and Toned Grayscale images fitting the following definitions.
An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no color (i.e. contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one color across the entire image. (For example by Sepia, red, gold, etc.) A greyscale or multi-colored image modified or giving the impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot coloring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Color Work.
Digital creation pictures are allowed under this section provided they conform to the condition that the entry must have one or more elements that have originated as photographs. All elements of the image must have been shot by the author. No part of the image should have been taken from Net or other person's image. Use of some filters available on net is permissible.
Monochrome Grayscale images (that is without tone) may not be entered in Color Open sections. Grayscale images may be entered in Nature and Travel sections, but toned images are not permitted under Nature and Travel sections.
Submission of same images either colour or mono in two different section of the same Salon will result in disqualification for both the images.
Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archeology, in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject and certify its honest presentation.
Images entered in Nature sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above can have landscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and extant organisms as the primary subject matter. This includes images taken with subjects in controlled conditions, such as zoos, game farms,botanical gardens, aquariums and any enclosure where the subjects are totally dependent on man for food.
Grayscale images (that is without complete or partial toning) may be entered in Nature section.
A Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic features or culture of a land as they are found naturally. There are no geographical limitations. The following restrictions apply to pictures submitted under the TRAVEL Section:
An Indian wedding is a traditional ceremony with diverse customs that can last for several days. It's known for its elaborate celebrations, including pre- and post-wedding rituals, influenced by regional, religious, and cultural factors. The weddings are joyful and vibrant, filled with music, dance, and beautiful decorations. Guests enjoy delicious feasts and cultural performances. (Please note that pre-wedding photo shoots are strictly not allowed.)
The Wedding Candid Section celebrates the essence of spontaneity and genuine emotions captured during weddings. It focuses on candid photography, where moments are frozen without staging or posing, ensuring authenticity in every frame.
This section seeks photographs that encapsulate the raw emotions and interactions witnessed during weddings. From tears of joy to bursts of laughter, from heartfelt embraces to stolen glances, the images should reflect the true essence of the wedding day, highlighting the natural beauty of human emotions and connections.
While digital manipulation is permitted, it must enhance the original photograph rather than alter its authenticity. Photographers are allowed to use editing techniques such as adjustments to lighting, contrast, and color, as well as the application of filters, as long as the final image maintains its natural appearance and all elements are originally captured by the author.
To maintain fairness and integrity, photographers are not allowed to submit the same image to multiple sections within the same competition. Doing so will result in disqualification from both sections.
Grayscale images are accepted in this section, provided they comply with the aforementioned rules. However, toned grayscale images, which alter the natural appearance of the photograph, are not permitted, ensuring that the essence of candid moments remains intact.
The Wedding Rituals Section is dedicated to capturing the rich cultural and traditional practices observed during weddings. It emphasizes the significance of various rituals and ceremonies that symbolize love, unity, and commitment.
Photographers are encouraged to document the diverse array of rituals and traditions associated with weddings, ranging from religious ceremonies to cultural customs. The images should portray the depth and meaning behind each ritual, showcasing the beauty of heritage and the bonds forged through time-honored traditions.
Similar to the Candid Section, digital manipulation is permitted in the Wedding Rituals Section, provided that all elements of the image are originally captured by the author. Editing techniques can be employed to enhance the visual appeal of the photograph while preserving its authenticity and cultural significance.
To maintain fairness and diversity, photographers are prohibited from submitting the same image to multiple sections within the competition. Any violation of this rule will result in disqualification from both sections.
Grayscale images are accepted in this section as well, as long as they adhere to the specified guidelines. However, toned grayscale images that deviate from the natural appearance of the photograph are not permitted, ensuring that the cultural essence of the rituals is accurately portrayed.
