SUN (shot Up North) AWARDS 2008

2008 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the first ever Shot Up North exhibition.

From its start as an ad hoc exhibition in a former fire station to a highly respected and firmly established event on the photograpghic calendar, SUN has come a long way in twenty years. So have its photographers, both emerging and established, "who constantly raise the bar on quality" - Jon Cohen (Fuji Film)

SUN...highlights the best images and best practice achieved by professional photographers based in the northern regions of the UK, working within the areas of » Advertising · Design · Editorial · Fashion "It's hard to believe SUN has been going for almost twenty years.

One of my images was in the very first exhibition and here we are two decades on running the show and making sure regional photographers get the attention they deserve. This year's Awards promise to be very special" said organiser Ed Horwich.What the art directors say:
"SUN is a good thing because... its an independent showcase run by photographers outside London, which I think is a very honourable."
Andy Cheetham (creative director CheethamBell JWT)

What the Photographers say:
"SUN really promotes work in the regions, which can be overlooked by agencies in the south and its run by photographers, its a really great initiative." - Jon Boyes (past Best Image winner)Judging Panel:
A very eminent judging panel has been lined up which includes leading photographers Brian Griffin and Martin Evening.Award Categories:
· Best Image - top 50 images selected for the exhibition, book and web site - one outstanding winner is presented with the Best Image Award.
· Best Use of an Image - photographs are judged within the context of their final use (editorial, advertising, packaging, point-of-sale, etc).
· Best Promotion of a photographer - recognises achievement in best practice in the way a photographer promotes him/herself.
· Large Format award - a special 20th anniversary category for images created with studio cameras Entry qualification:
The SUN AWARDS 2008 are open to ALL northern professional photographers from the Midlands up to Scotland. Entries open on 1st May and close on 30th June 2008 Entry forms should be completed online at... www.shotupnorth.co.uk

The sun awards are run as a not-for-profit event by photographers for the mutual benefit of the creative industry. An independent advisory board helps to oversee SUN's activities and the Awards process is monitored by independent scrutineers.For more background about the SUN Awards visit...
http://www.shotupnorth.co.uk/aboutContact: Ed Horwich - hello@shotupnorth.co.uk - 07976 407472 - shotupnorth.co.uk