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COMPETITION
SPICE THINGS UP WITH SOME FRIENDLY COMPETITION
While the Monterey Shootout is primarily a social and learning event, our friendly competition will give you the extra motivation to maximize your creative ideas and make those extra dives. Winners will select their favorite prize from our incredible sponsors based on a point system. Select the appropriate division and category for your skill level and download the entry packet below for complete rules and entry forms.
PLEASE NOTE:
All rules and categories are subject to change.
You will receive an email notice on rules changes once registered.
All forms must be submitted prior to diving.
PHOTO COMPETITION SKILL LEVELS:
BEGINNERIf you are a new underwater photographer, this is the category for you. In the spirit of rewarding new photographers, entries in this category are limited to photographers who have taken a camera diving less than 50 dives and have won less than $500 in prizes in any major underwater photography competition or have received less than $500 in payment for any underwater photography work. Our panel of judges reserve the right to eliminate any Beginner entries that they feel should have been entered in the Intermediate category based on the entrant’s experience. Industry professionals, including those who lead photo trips, or refer to themselves as a “Professional Underwater Photographer” must compete at the advanced level.  BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHER PACKET |
INTERMEDIATEThe spirit of the intermediate digital photo category is to reward anyone that has shot underwater more than 50 dives and has already received a few kudos or prizes in the past. If you’ve won a total of 3 prizes or less (first, second or third place) in a major competition and/or are not regularly selling your underwater photography this is the category for you. Our panel of judges reserve the right to eliminate any Intermediate entries that they feel should have been entered in the Advanced category based on the entrant’s experience. Industry professionals, including those who lead photo trips, or refer to themselves as a “Professional Underwater Photographer” must compete at the advanced level. INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHER PACKET |
ADVANCEDIf you have received a total of 4 or more prizes (first, second or third place wins) in a major competition the advanced category is for you. Our prize point system will reward winners in this category with the highest points and thus the best prizes. Industry professionals, including those who lead photo trips, or refer to themselves as a “Professional Underwater Photographer” must compete at the advanced level. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHER PACKET |
VIDEO COMPETITION:
VIDEOWe will reward the best underwater video with great prizes! Regardless if you shoot a point & shoot camera, digital SLR with video capability, or a pro level HD system, we’re asking our judges to award prizes based on content, not broadcast quality. VIDEOGRAPHER PACKET |
