2022 – LSI Photography Grant – Applications CLOSED
Image by Claudia Guadarrama, 2021 recipient of the LHSA Photo Grant
Our sixth annual LHSA Photography Grant is established to provide financial support for deserving photographers who are in the process of creating or completing a personal photographic project and to provide opportunities for their work to be seen by a larger audience.
This year LHSA is working in partnership with Leica Camera, Inc. The theme of the 2022 Grant is Photojournalism and supports Leica's "The World Deserves Witnesses" campaign.
The recipient will receive a grant for $5000 USD, and for the first time, the grant also includes a Leica M10-R camera with a 50mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH lens, courtesy of Leica Camera, Inc. This is more than $18,000 USD value. Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes in their local jurisdiction.
The number of applications will be limited to fifty (50). All applications have a fee of $35 USD each and must adhere to the application requirements. If an application does not follow the requirements as outlined, it will be rejected. This is a global program where allowed by law.
All applications will be submitted online via the link below. Please read the rules below:
Applications are Closed
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION RULES
The LHSA Photography Grant is open to photographers who are at least 18 years old on or before July 31, 2022.
Membership in LHSA is not required.
Use of a Leica camera is not required.
Images must be the work and property of the photographer. Any required releases are the responsibility of the photographer.
The photographic project may be new or in progress and must be completed within one year of being awarded.
By entering, you agree to release and hold harmless the LHSA and its officers, directors, and agents from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest.
Past recipients of the grant and Officers and Directors of LHSA are not eligible to enter.
LHSA reserves the right to amend grant rules and submission guidelines.
LHSA reserves the right to not award a grant if in the sole judgment of the jury there is no submission warranting a grant.
Deadline: Applications must be received via email no later than Sept 3, 2022, 11:59 PM CST.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Payment of Application Fee: $35.00 USD
Artist bio/Statement
Applicant’s Name · address · phone · email
Project Title
Project Description: A written proposal (no more than one page) that describes the purpose and nature of the project and how you will accomplish it.
Grant funds budget: A budget detailing expenses you expect to incur during the completion of the project.
Any applicable website/social media links
Portfolio Requirements
Applications must include a portfolio of 10 images that illustrate the project
Each image file name must include the Photographer’s name, title, and sequence number. (i.e.: smith[title]01)
SELECTION PROCESS
Ten to fifteen applications will be selected by an LHSA selection panel to be sent to our jury of distinguished photographers for final selection. Finalist jurors include Craig Semetko, Maggie Steber, Sara Terry, and Peter Turnley. This list may change. All decisions of the selection panel or the judges will be final.
LHSA reserves the right to amend grant rules and submission guidelines.
LHSA reserves the right not to award a grant if in the sole judgment of the jury there is no submission warranting a grant.
The grant winner will be announced at the LHSA Annual Meeting & Conference Oct 13-15, 2022.
The recipient will be featured in LHSA’s prestigious quarterly journal, Viewfinder, and may be considered for an exhibition at a Leica Store or Gallery.
NOTIFICATION OF AWARD, DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS & DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION
Grant recipient(s) shall be selected and notified by e-mail or telephone before the 2021 Annual Meeting.
The recipient will be invited to attend the LHSA annual meeting and make a short presentation in person or by recording.
Grant funds will be disbursed in two portions. $4000 up-front before project completion. The remaining $1000 will be disbursed upon completion of the project and upon receipt of a Project Report/ photo essay in digital form for the LHSA website.
Grant recipients are expected to provide a brief follow-up report/blog post/photo essay upon completion of the project that describes how the project progressed and provides a detailed explanation of how funds were used.
Final Project reports must be submitted within a year of the award disbursement unless extended by LHSA.
COPYRIGHT & USE OF IMAGES
The grant recipient retains all copyright and ownership of images submitted and resulting from the project. By accepting the grant, the award winner agrees to allow LHSA – The International Leica Society, to feature the final project on its website and quarterly journal, online, or otherwise to promote LHSA, the project, and the grant.
QUESTIONS
Contact Executive Director Richard Rejino at this email address: info@lhsa.org.
