The Hidden Economics of Photography Awards: Why We Created ZIPA

Discover the hidden costs of photography competitions and why ZIPA was created as a free international photography award for photographers worldwide.

Editor’s Letter: Before You Press Submit — Again

After nearly a decade of holding back, I finally began submitting my work again — and learned more from rejections than recognitions.
In this letter, I share what those experiences taught me — about choosing contests wisely, preparing submissions with purpose, and finding quiet courage when results don’t go your way.

A Letter from My Camera to Me

Dear Vivek, We met after a long time, eleven long years to be precise, almost as your dream come true. Now that I am here, I see that you keep me safe and protected most of the times. While I understand your concerns for my safety, I would also want to not stay in myContinue reading “A Letter from My Camera to Me”