The photo above won 3rd place and $50 + $10 in a recent country challenge, and @dmd3610 took it only with a smartphone.
Usually, we reward photos with the highest quality and almost no restrictions, giving professionals a bit of an advantage.
With the new “Be Authentic” missions, we want to invite you to a different kind of competition, and we hope this will give more of you a higher chance of winning.
❌ No pro lenses.
❌ No studio or staged shots.
❌ No advanced digital corrections.
❌ No pro lighting or blends.
❌ No pro models, pro makeup, or pro styling.
If you want to win the “Be Authentic” missions, you need to upload only natural-looking photos from a camera you usually have with you (for example, a smartphone). This doesn’t mean the photos can be of poor quality. We are still looking for pictures with proper sharpness, lighting, and natural colors.
The most creative, natural-looking photos that best capture each mission’s theme can win. Consider this a challenge to take great photos without any props or professional help.
What do you think about the “Be Authentic” missions? Do you like this idea? Do you have any questions? Please share your honest feedback in the comments below.
