FOTOTHON
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
• Where will Fotothon 2023 happen?
Newhaven and Seaford East Sussex, England. Based at Newhaven Fort BN9 9DS
How to find Newhaven Fort
• When will Fotothon 2023 happen?
UK Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2023
• Do I need to stay all day?
No. How long you stay is entirely up to you. We set the time frame up to midnight as it extends photo opportunities.
On the day sunset is 19:54 hr / 7:54 PM at 286.36º
If you're serious about planning your photography we recommend The Photographer's Ephemeris app.
Newhaven and Seaford East Sussex, England. Based at Newhaven Fort BN9 9DS
How to find Newhaven Fort
• When will Fotothon 2023 happen?
UK Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2023
• Do I need to stay all day?
No. How long you stay is entirely up to you. We set the time frame up to midnight as it extends photo opportunities.
On the day sunset is 19:54 hr / 7:54 PM at 286.36º
If you're serious about planning your photography we recommend The Photographer's Ephemeris app.
• What happens in the event of bad weather
That's a very good question! In the event of extreme adverse weather FOTOTHON will be cancelled. Should FOTOHON be cancelled due to the weather we'll endeavour to provide an alternative date.
• Who may enter Fotothon?
Anyone and everyone with a camera - whether it's a film camera, mobile phone, tablet or a fancy mirrorless or DSLR cameras all are welcome.
Fotothon is about the final image and how the entrants interpret the clues, not the gear used to create the image.
The area around Newhaven and Seaford is accessible with mobility issues, although the shingle beaches are not.
• Are drones permitted.No.
• Can children take part?
Children under 16 years are encouraged to participate providing they are accompanied by a responsible adult (permission letter required if not parent/carer).
OK YES
• What does it cost to enter Fotothon?
Entry to Fotothon is free. Access and registration requires payment of the Newhaven Fort entry fee
• How do I book for Fotothon 2023?
Free FOTOTHON tickets may be booked via Eventbrite by by clicking here or copying and pasting this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fotothon-photography-quest-and-challenge-tickets-698663720997?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
• Clues
Eight of ten clues will be handed to participants at registration on the day of Fotothon 2023 - one clue will be delivered by Twitter @Fotothon2023 (to be confirmed), the other at a location to be revealed on the day.
• Who are the judges?
The organisers Chris, Dawnie and Ian along with a representative from Newhaven Fort and Ella Ravilious grand daughter of landscape and war artist Eric Ravilious.
• How does the judging work?
Judges are required to judge two separate categories - overall portfolio winner and individual topic winners. The judging panel, using a system of shortlisting, will choose an overall winner, along with individual category winners.
• Is the judges decision final?
Yes. Judges decisions will only be reviewed upon receipt of plain brown envelopes stuffed with large denomination pound notes!
• How is the work displayed?
As an online exhibition.
• Can I enter with a digital camera?
Yes. Fotothon is a fully digital event - see next question. The competition is still a test of your creative ideas as much as your photographic skills, digital cameras open up new possibilities for your creative expression. We¹ll be posting more information about the detail format of the event later, so keep checking back for the latest updates.
That's a very good question! In the event of extreme adverse weather FOTOTHON will be cancelled. Should FOTOHON be cancelled due to the weather we'll endeavour to provide an alternative date.
• Who may enter Fotothon?
Anyone and everyone with a camera - whether it's a film camera, mobile phone, tablet or a fancy mirrorless or DSLR cameras all are welcome.
Fotothon is about the final image and how the entrants interpret the clues, not the gear used to create the image.
The area around Newhaven and Seaford is accessible with mobility issues, although the shingle beaches are not.
• Are drones permitted.No.
• Can children take part?
Children under 16 years are encouraged to participate providing they are accompanied by a responsible adult (permission letter required if not parent/carer).
OK YES
• What does it cost to enter Fotothon?
Entry to Fotothon is free. Access and registration requires payment of the Newhaven Fort entry fee
• How do I book for Fotothon 2023?
Free FOTOTHON tickets may be booked via Eventbrite by by clicking here or copying and pasting this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fotothon-photography-quest-and-challenge-tickets-698663720997?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
• Clues
Eight of ten clues will be handed to participants at registration on the day of Fotothon 2023 - one clue will be delivered by Twitter @Fotothon2023 (to be confirmed), the other at a location to be revealed on the day.
• Who are the judges?
The organisers Chris, Dawnie and Ian along with a representative from Newhaven Fort and Ella Ravilious grand daughter of landscape and war artist Eric Ravilious.
• How does the judging work?
Judges are required to judge two separate categories - overall portfolio winner and individual topic winners. The judging panel, using a system of shortlisting, will choose an overall winner, along with individual category winners.
• Is the judges decision final?
Yes. Judges decisions will only be reviewed upon receipt of plain brown envelopes stuffed with large denomination pound notes!
• How is the work displayed?
As an online exhibition.
• Can I enter with a digital camera?
Yes. Fotothon is a fully digital event - see next question. The competition is still a test of your creative ideas as much as your photographic skills, digital cameras open up new possibilities for your creative expression. We¹ll be posting more information about the detail format of the event later, so keep checking back for the latest updates.
• Can I still use my film camera?
Film, what's film? It's not the 'F' word! By all means use film, if you can find it, get it processed, scanned, post-produced, manipulated and uploaded all before the deadline. Please do not try posting prints to us.
There's an excellent photo lab in Seaford Fotobox, 22 Broad Street, Seaford 01323 873737 who process, digitise and print colour negative C41 film to a very high standard.
• Why aren't all the topics released in one batch at the beginning of the day?
The aim of the Fotothon is to keep you thinking throughout the day, and releasing the topics in batches is therefore part of the Fotothon challenge. Fotothon is also a social occasion, and the topic release times are an opportunity for everyone to get back together and discuss their progress to date. Don¹t worry, if you¹ve got a great idea you can also keep it to yourself!
• How does the judging work?
Judges are required to judge two separate categories - overall portfolio winner and individual topic winners. The judging panel, using a system of shortlisting, will choose an overall winner, along with individual category winners.
• Is the judges decision final?
Yes. Judges decisions will only be reviewed upon receipt of plain brown envelopes stuffed with large denomination pound notes!
• How is the work displayed?
As an online exhibition.
• How does the judging work?
Judges are required to judge two separate categories - overall portfolio winner and individual topic winners. The judging panel, using a system of shortlisting, will choose an overall winner, along with individual category winners.
• Is the judges decision final?
Yes. Judges decisions will only be reviewed upon receipt of plain brown envelopes stuffed with large denomination pound notes!
• How is the work displayed?
As an online exhibition.
Memory cards
You will need to bring your own memory cards. Make sure that you have more memory cards than you need. In our experience it's best not to delete images during the day, as you may delete a winner!
Along with memory cards don't forget a spare battery or batteries. If using mobile phone or tablet a power bank is useful as phones have a tendency to go flat at he most inconvenient times.
• What format should the images be in?
All images will need to be supplied as JPEG files. You can shoot whatever file format you wish on the day, but images may only be submitted for the Fotothon competition as JPEG files, no smaller than 1800 pixels on the long dimension, 72 dpi, sRGB colour space.
• Will the topics be released online?
No. While we are embracing digital technology for the taking of images, we still like to see you on the day, so topics will still need to be collected in person at the specified times.
I'm a member of PhoCol the Newhaven Photographers Collect but can't be present on the day
For PhoCol members who live away from the vicinity of Newhaven we will supply the clues by email or other means if they wish to participate by photographing in their local area.
All we ask is you register via the Eventbrite link for you free ticket.
• Who owns the copyright in the images taken?
The copyright in the images taken remains with the photographer. In entering the competition the entrant grants Fotothon the right to use the images in all media to promote Fotothon. Fotothon cannot (and will not) pass on or sell any images to any third party.
• Is there a special event for children?
No. However, children are welcome to enter the main event and a prize will be awarded for the best set of photos for entrants aged 18 and under.
• Will children's work be judged separately?
No, children's work will be judged as part of the main event. However, all work by entrants under the age of 16 will be identified as the work of a junior entrant.
• Personal data
Any personal data such as email addresses will only be used to communicate with individuals about FOTOTHON and will not be passed to third parties.
Film, what's film? It's not the 'F' word! By all means use film, if you can find it, get it processed, scanned, post-produced, manipulated and uploaded all before the deadline. Please do not try posting prints to us.
There's an excellent photo lab in Seaford Fotobox, 22 Broad Street, Seaford 01323 873737 who process, digitise and print colour negative C41 film to a very high standard.
• Why aren't all the topics released in one batch at the beginning of the day?
The aim of the Fotothon is to keep you thinking throughout the day, and releasing the topics in batches is therefore part of the Fotothon challenge. Fotothon is also a social occasion, and the topic release times are an opportunity for everyone to get back together and discuss their progress to date. Don¹t worry, if you¹ve got a great idea you can also keep it to yourself!
• How does the judging work?
Judges are required to judge two separate categories - overall portfolio winner and individual topic winners. The judging panel, using a system of shortlisting, will choose an overall winner, along with individual category winners.
• Is the judges decision final?
Yes. Judges decisions will only be reviewed upon receipt of plain brown envelopes stuffed with large denomination pound notes!
• How is the work displayed?
As an online exhibition.
• How does the judging work?
Judges are required to judge two separate categories - overall portfolio winner and individual topic winners. The judging panel, using a system of shortlisting, will choose an overall winner, along with individual category winners.
• Is the judges decision final?
Yes. Judges decisions will only be reviewed upon receipt of plain brown envelopes stuffed with large denomination pound notes!
• How is the work displayed?
As an online exhibition.
Memory cards
You will need to bring your own memory cards. Make sure that you have more memory cards than you need. In our experience it's best not to delete images during the day, as you may delete a winner!
Along with memory cards don't forget a spare battery or batteries. If using mobile phone or tablet a power bank is useful as phones have a tendency to go flat at he most inconvenient times.
• What format should the images be in?
All images will need to be supplied as JPEG files. You can shoot whatever file format you wish on the day, but images may only be submitted for the Fotothon competition as JPEG files, no smaller than 1800 pixels on the long dimension, 72 dpi, sRGB colour space.
• Will the topics be released online?
No. While we are embracing digital technology for the taking of images, we still like to see you on the day, so topics will still need to be collected in person at the specified times.
I'm a member of PhoCol the Newhaven Photographers Collect but can't be present on the day
For PhoCol members who live away from the vicinity of Newhaven we will supply the clues by email or other means if they wish to participate by photographing in their local area.
All we ask is you register via the Eventbrite link for you free ticket.
• Who owns the copyright in the images taken?
The copyright in the images taken remains with the photographer. In entering the competition the entrant grants Fotothon the right to use the images in all media to promote Fotothon. Fotothon cannot (and will not) pass on or sell any images to any third party.
• Is there a special event for children?
No. However, children are welcome to enter the main event and a prize will be awarded for the best set of photos for entrants aged 18 and under.
• Will children's work be judged separately?
No, children's work will be judged as part of the main event. However, all work by entrants under the age of 16 will be identified as the work of a junior entrant.
• Personal data
Any personal data such as email addresses will only be used to communicate with individuals about FOTOTHON and will not be passed to third parties.