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Judging Criteria<\/h6>\n
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The AIBP Visionary Awards have 10 areas of judging criteria.\u00a0 Although judging is a subjective art, these criteria will serve as the guidelines for our judges.<\/p>\n
\u00a01. Creativity<\/b> \u00a02. Impact\/Impression<\/b> \u00a03. Originality<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aibphotog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rhea_Lewis_Photography_3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Rhea_Lewis_Photography_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Image Credit: Rhea Lewis Photography<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aibphotog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Couture_Black_Shawn_Black_003-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Couture_Black_Shawn_Black_003″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Image Credit: Couture Black<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”10 Judging Criteria – 4-7″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a04. Composition<\/b> \u00a05. Emotion<\/b> \u00a06. Center of Interest \u00a07. Lighting<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”10 Judging Criteria – 8-10″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]\u00a08. Posing<\/b> \u00a09. Technical Excellence<\/b> \u00a010. Postproduction \u2013 Retouch<\/b> <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”AI DISCLAIMER” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NOTE:\u00a0 Artificial Intelligence (AI Text to Image) Images, and Computer-Generated Images (CGI) Images have their own category in this competition and are not permitted in any other category.\u00a0 <\/span>AIBP reserves the right to request the raw file for images entered, if we feel rules were not followed. 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Your point of view is exactly that\u2013 yours. And it\u2019s unlike anyone else\u2019s. This element speaks directly to that perspective and what makes you, you as an artist. It shows your imagination and how you used the medium of photography to convey the story of your client\u2019s boudoir experience.\u00a0 <\/span>There are many ways to apply this element to your work. Maybe you use light in a specific way on a subject, distinctively style wardrobe, or incorporate unique set designs. It\u2019s the decisions you make as an artist for the expressed purpose of underscoring desired impact. When creativity and style come together in an appropriate manner, the effects on an image can be spectacular. Creativity and style are how you differentiate yourself as an artist from others.<\/p>\n
When an image stops you in your tracks or in your social media scrolling. When it commands your attention and makes you linger or lean in so you can enjoy it more.\u00a0 <\/span>It can come in many forms; color, storytelling, beauty, sensuality, technical excellence, unique perspective, humor, etc. It can be anything that grabs your attention and pulls you in to look at it more intensely.\u00a0 <\/span>That\u2019s called an impact, and the more powerful the image, the more powerful the response of the viewer.<\/p>\n
An original idea is one not thought up by another person beforehand. In photography, we are constantly bombarded with imagery. While being inspired by another\u2019s work and making it our own is how we grow as artists, copying another artists work and passing it off as your own original idea is plagiarism. This competition is about the originality of the photographer and stretching their creativity by presenting us with something new and original. The originality element is determining if the imagery is unique and hasn\u2019t been seen or done before.<\/p>\n\n
When all the visual elements of an image come together to express intent, that\u2019s when the magic of composition happens. Good composition captures a viewer\u2019s attention and directs it where you, the artist, want it to be. Intentional\u00a0placement of all the elements surrounding your subject to tell your story is good composition. A good way to determine if you have too many elements in your composition is to think of yourself as a painter with a blank canvas, would you include that extra\u00a0element to paint or would you leave it out.\u00a0 How much or how little you choose, placement, as well as positive and negative space will determine successful composition.<\/p>\n
In all portraiture, it\u2019s all about telling the story of your subject. In boudoir it\u2019s about connecting with your client’s sensuality. We do this by guiding them through the session and providing them a safe space to experience the moment through their senses that reconnects them to sensuality and embodies them with the freedom to fully express themselves. A successful image should evoke their feelings of confidence, beauty, masculinity, power, sensuality, etc.\u00a0 <\/span>It is important that the client feels these things, but a successful image will force us, the viewer, to look inward at ourselves as well. It gives us insight into the vulnerability of the subject and how we can relate to them.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s your job to tell their emotional story by designing a session that makes them feel safe and will tap into your client\u2019s vulnerability. The image should be intentional in this way as to showcase what makes them unique and how you have best captured their authentic sensual essence and therefore their story.<\/p>\n
<\/b>The center of interest of an image should be the subject of the story. In a successful portrait image, the center of interest should be clearly illuminated and the sharpest focus of the composition so that the viewer is clear who or what the story is about.\u00a0 <\/span>In other abstract interpretations, the center of interest can also be handled by utilizing contrast that creates emphasis and determines the center of interest. This can be contrast in color, value, texture, shape, space, or line. When the viewer is distracted by multiple elements obscuring the viewer from the subject or story, the viewer becomes confused and the story less impactful.<\/p>\n
The use and control of light influences every aspect of an image. It informs dimensions and shape, it sets tone and mood, and, like every other technique, proper lighting can be used to enhance your image while improper lighting can detract from it.<\/p>\n\n
\nSince boudoir is a form of portraiture, the client is the subject, and it is essential that the subject is positioned to accentuate their features in the most pleasing way. T<\/span>he client should be posed in a way that is flattering to the client\u2019s form and shape.<\/p>\n
\nThis is the quality of the actual image itself as it\u2019s presented for viewing. It should represent a mastery of the technical side of photography. There are a lot of aspects that makeup technical excellence including:|
\n– Exposure
\n– Focus
\n– Sharpness
\n– Color Balance
\n– Details in Highlights and Shadows
\n– Camera angle and lens choice<\/p>\n
\nPostproduction and retouching can bring a sense of emotion and story to the image.\u00a0 <\/span>When the overall manipulation of the image all works together to support an image story, the emotional appeal is that much greater. But post-production done wrong can seriously detract from the image story, and the viewer is left questioning the artist\u2019s choices. You can use postproduction to evoke any number of feelings from a viewer. The choice in how to take advantage of it is entirely up to you, but no matter what, be sure your choice enhances rather than distracts.<\/p>\n\n
Highest Honor – Superb artistry and meets all requirements at the highest level
Eligible for Best in Category & Best in Show<\/p>\n
Exceptional Honor \u2013 Outstanding artistry and fulfills all requirements at an exemplary level.<\/p>\n
Distinguished Honor \u2013 Excellent artistry and meets most requirements at a high level.<\/p>\n
Honorable \u2013 Commendable artistry and satisfies key requirements with notable performance.<\/p>\n
\nYour point of view is exactly that\u2013 yours. And it\u2019s unlike anyone else\u2019s. This element speaks directly to that perspective and what makes you, you as an artist. It shows your imagination and how you used the medium of photography to convey the story of your client\u2019s boudoir experience.\u00a0 <\/span>There are many, many ways to apply this element to your work. Maybe you use light in a specific way on a subject, or maybe you use specific props or wardrobe styling or unique set designs. It\u2019s the decisions you make as an artist for the express purpose of underscoring desired impact. When creativity and style come together in an appropriate manner, the effects on an image can be spectacular. Creativity and style are how you differentiate yourself as an artist from others.<\/p>\n
\nWhen an image stops you in your tracks or in your social media scrolling. When it commands your attention and makes you linger or lean in or make bigger so you can enjoy it more.\u00a0 <\/span>It can come in many forms, color story, storytelling, beauty, sensuality, technical excellence, unique perspective, humor, etc. It can be anything that grabs your attention and pulls you in to look at it more intensely.\u00a0 <\/span>That\u2019s called an impact, and the more powerful the image, the more powerful the response of the viewer.<\/p>\n
\nAn original idea is one not thought up by another person beforehand. In photography, we are constantly bombarded with imagery. While being inspired by another\u2019s work and making it our own is how we grow as artists, copying another artists work and passing it off as your own original idea is plagiarism. This competition is about the originality of the maker and stretching their creativity by presenting us with something new and original. The originality element is determining if the imagery is unique and hasn\u2019t been seen or done before.<\/p>\n
\nWhen all the visual elements of an image come together to express intent, that\u2019s when the magic of composition happens. Good composition captures a viewer\u2019s attention and directs it where you, the artist, want it to be. Good composition includes Intention as to all the elements in an image surrounding your subject tell your story. How much or how little you choose, placement, as well as positive and negative space will determine successful composition.<\/p>\n
\nIn all portraiture, it\u2019s all about telling the story of your subject. In boudoir it\u2019s about connecting with your clients sensuality. We do this by guiding them through the session and providing them a safe space to experience the moment through their senses that reconnects them to sensuality and embodies them with the freedom to fully express themselves. A successful image should evoke their feelings of confidence, beauty, masculinity, power, sensuality, etc.\u00a0 <\/span>It is important that the client feels these things, but a successful image will force us, the viewer, to look inward at ourselves as well. It gives us insight into the vulnerability of the subject and how we can relate to them.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s your job to tell their emotional story by designing a session that makes them feel safe and will tap into your client\u2019s vulnerability. The image should be intentional in this way as to showcase what makes them unique and how you have best captured their authentic sensual essence and therefore their story.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>The center of interest of an image should be the subject of the story. In a successful portrait image, the center of interest should be clearly illuminated and the sharpest focus of the composition so that the viewer is clear who or what the story is about.\u00a0 <\/span>In other abstract interpretations, the center of interest can also be handled by utilizing contrast that creates emphasis and determines the center of interest. This can be contrast in color, value, texture, shape, space, or line. When the viewer is distracted by multiple elements obscuring the viewer from the subject or story, the viewer becomes confused and the story less impactful.<\/p>\n
\nThe use and control of light influences every aspect of an image. It informs dimensions and shape, it sets tone and mood, and, like every other technique, proper lighting can be used to enhance your image while improper lighting can detract from it.<\/p>\n
\nSince boudoir is a form of portraiture, the client is the subject, and it is essential that the subject is positioned to accentuate their features in the most pleasing way.\u00a0 <\/span>For women, feminine poses are generally the rule. For men, masculine poses. In either case, the client should be posed in a way that is recognizable and flattering to the client\u2019s form and shape.<\/p>\n
\nThis is the quality of the actual image itself as it\u2019s presented for viewing. It should represent a mastery of the technical side of photography. There are a lot of aspects that makeup technical excellence including:|
\n– Exposure
\n– Focus
\n– Sharpness
\n– Color Balance
\n– Details in Highlights and Shadows
\n– Camera angle and lens choice<\/p>\n
\nPostproduction and retouching can bring a sense of emotion and story to the image.\u00a0 <\/span>When the overall manipulation of the image all works together to support an image story, the emotional appeal is that much greater. But post-production done wrong can seriously detract from the image story, and the viewer is left questioning the artist\u2019s choices. You can use postproduction to evoke any number of feelings from a viewer. The choice in how to take advantage of it is entirely up to you, but no matter what, be sure your choice enhances rather than distracts.<\/p>\n\n
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