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    • 2023
      • 2023 Open Monochrome
      • 2023 Open Colour
      • 2023 Minimalistic
      • 2023 Decisive Moment
      • 2023 Architecture
      • 2023 'scapes
      • 2023 Open Nature
      • 2023 People
      • 2023 Club Awards
    • 2022
      • 2022 Open Colour
      • 2022 Open Monochrome
      • 2022 'scapes
      • 2022 Architecture
      • 2022 Street Photography
      • 2022 Abstract
      • 2022 Club Awards
    • 2021
      • 2021 Prints Open
      • 2021 Prints Open Monochrome
      • 2021 Prints 'scapes
      • 2021 Prints Nautical
      • 2021 Digital Open
      • 2021 Digital Song Title
      • 2021 Digital Yellow
      • 2021 Digital Altered Reality
      • 2021 Club Awards
    • 2020
      • 2020 Prints Open
      • 2020 Prints Never Seen Before
      • 2020 Prints 'scapes
      • 2020 Prints People
      • 2020 Digital Open
      • 2020 Digital Opposites
      • 2020 Digital Red
      • 2020 Digital Street
      • 2020 Club Awards
    • 2019
      • 2019 Prints Open Colour
      • 2019 Prints Open Monochrome
      • 2019 Prints 'scapes
      • 2019 Prints People
      • 2019 Digital Open
      • 2019 Digital Abstract
      • 2019 Digital Fantasy
      • 2019 Digital Street
      • 2019 Club Awards
    • 2018
      • 2018 Prints Open
      • 2018 Prints Impressionist
      • 2018 Prints 'scapes
      • 2018 Prints People
      • 2018 Digital Open
      • 2018 Digital Abstract
      • 2018 Digital Fantasy
      • 2018 Digital Street Photography
      • 2018 Club Awards
    • 2017
      • 2017 Prints Open
      • 2017 Prints Impressionist
      • 2017 Prints 'scapes
      • 2017 Prints People
      • 2017 Digital Open
      • 2017 Digital Abstract
      • 2017 Digital Action
      • 2017 Digital Street Photography
      • 2017 Club Awards
    • 2016
      • 2016 Prints Open
      • 2016 Prints Impressionist
      • 2016 Prints 'scapes
      • 2016 Prints People
      • 2016 Digital Open
      • 2016 Digital Abstract
      • 2016 Digital Action
      • 2016 Digital Street Photography
    • 2015
      • 2015 Prints Open Colour
      • 2015 Prints Open Monochrome
      • 2015 Prints 'scapes
      • 2015 Prints People
      • 2015 Digital Open Colour
      • 2015 Digital Open Monochrome
      • 2015 Digital Action
      • 2015 Digital Street Photography
    • 2014
      • 2014 Prints Open Colour
      • 2014 Prints Open Monochrome
      • 2014 Prints 'scapes
      • 2014 Prints People
      • 2014 Digital Open Colour
      • 2014 Digital Open Monochrome
      • 2014 Digital Action
      • 2014 Digital Street Photography
    • 2013
      • 2013 Prints Open Colour
      • 2013 Prints Open Monochrome
      • 2013 Prints Portrait
      • 2013 Prints Vegetation
      • 2013 Digital Open Colour
      • 2013 Digital Open Monochrome
      • 2013 Digital H2O
      • 2013 Digital Imagination
    • 2012
      • 2012 Prints Open Colour
      • 2012 Prints Open Monochrome
      • 2012 Prints The Four Elements
      • 2012 Prints The Family of Man
      • 2012 Digital Open Colour
      • 2012 Digital Open Monochrome
      • 2012 Digital Abstract
      • 2012 Digital Urban Environment
    • 2011
      • 2011 Prints Open Colour
      • 2011 Prints Open Monochrome
      • 2011 Prints The Human Element
      • 2011 Prints Aged
      • 2011 Digital Open Colour
      • 2011 Digital Open Monochrome
      • 2011 Digital Modern
      • 2011 Digital Power
  • About Us
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General

General Salon questions
What are the prizes?

Incredible Prizes!

Overall Winner: A Canon image PROGRAF PRO-310 – A3+ professional fine art photo printer with LUCIA PRO II ink
Category Winners: Canon SELPHY CP1500 compact photo printers
Plus: Trophies, medals, and certificates!
Top images will be professionally printed by Print Art and featured in a public exhibition—a fantastic opportunity to see your work on display!

All enquiries, please use info@northshoresalon.co.nz 

 

 

We wish to thank our very generous sponsors

 Print Art, Photogear, Canon, Post Haste 

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Can the public see the awarded images?

Images for 2025 will be available on Youtube after judging. Please check the 2023 Salon on Youtube to view images. https://www.youtube.com/@nspsyoutube1951

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My email and/or postal address have changed. What should I do?

If you have not completed your entry, you can update your details at any time under “Personal Details”. If you need to change any details after final submission of your entry, you will need to contact the Salon Secretary at: info@northshoresalon.co.nz 

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Can the entry dates be extended?

No.

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When can I expect to receive my results?

Results will be published on our website on or before to be decided
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Who are the judges?

There were 7 judges on the panel.   For 2025 the judges are:
 

  • Lynn Clayton
  • Kevin Clarke
  • Mike Langford
  • Rachel Smith
  • Jackie Rankin
  • Gerard Emery
  • Chris Trail
  • General
How do I enter?

  • If you are a first time entrant, you will need to create a new account. Click on ‘Create an Account” and complete the form. An email will be sent out with further instructions.
  • If you have entered the Salon in previous years, you will still have an active account. If you have forgotten your password or your user name, use the “Forgotten Password” link and your details will be sent to your email. If you have forgotten both your email and password, you will need to create a new account. Contact info@northshoresalon.co.nz for any queries.
  • To enter, select “Entry Form”. On your first visit you will view the Salon’s Terms and Conditions. You can also view the T&Cs under “Conditions of Entry”.
  • You can now upload the images you wish to enter. You can enter a maximum of 4 images per category.
  • Once uploaded, your entry will be saved to the website.  You do not have to enter all your images in one session - you are able to review, delete, edit and add to your entry form as often as you like. Once you are happy with your selection, you can finalise your Entry Form. Once you have finalised your Entry Form, you will not be able to make any more changes.
  • You will be given the option to pay your entry fees via the PayPal link, which will allow payment by credit or debit card. Your entry will not be accepted until payment has been processed.  Your entry will be confirmed by email. For more details on our fees and payment options, please look under “Money” in the FAQs.
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Can I enter an image I entered in a previous Salon?

Yes, you may do so, as long as your image has not previously received an Acceptance or a higher award in the North Shore Salon.

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Can I enter an image that has been entered in another competition

Yes. 

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Money

Issues concerned with money
How much does it cost to enter?

For the 2025 Salon it is $15 per image.

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Does the Salon make a profit?

The primary objective of the Salon is to foster and elevate the field of photography in New Zealand. Entry fees are structured to ensure that the Salon achieves a financial balance.

 Any surplus funds acquired through sponsorships or other means are reinvested into the North Shore Photographic Society through enhancements in equipment and processes.

 It's worth noting that all our committee members are volunteers who generously contribute their time and expertise to efficiently manage the Salon.

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What methods of payment do you accept?

The North Shore Salon of Photography accepts credit cards and Debit Cards via the PayPal system. 

N.B. You do NOT have to create a PayPal account.  PayPal will present you with a page for you to enter your details.  To avoid having to create a PayPal account you need to scroll down and deselect their toggle "save info and create your PayPal  account".  Once you have deselected that, you will be able top "continue as guest".

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If I pay online, how do I prove that I have paid?

You need to include your surname and Entrant-ID in the bank reference data, so that it shows on our bank statement. Once we have confirmed your payment, you will then be emailed a confirmation of entry.

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What happens if I submit an entry but do not send a fee?

We will email you to let you know that we have received an entry without a fee and we will advise you on how to pay. If the fee is not received by the closing date your entry will be withdrawn. There are NO exceptions to this.

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Website Operation

Questions relating to the operation of the Entry System
Can I enter WITHOUT using the on-line system?

No

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Do you have a Privacy Policy?

The North Shore Photographic Society and Salon adhere to privacy policies mandated by the Privacy Commission. Should you believe that your privacy has been compromised, please don't hesitate to reach out to us promptly using the email address of the chairman at info@northshoresalon.co.nz A copy of the policy can be found here

  • Website Operation
How safe are my images and my details?

We have built into our system a number of very secure checks and are absolutely confident that your photos and information are secure. By uploading your images online you will also avoid the possibility of your USB flash drive going astray.

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If I give you my details, will I get spam?

No. We do not give your details to anybody else without your permission, and will only contact you regarding Salon matters.

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I created a new account, then nothing happened!

Our server sent out a confirmation email immediately.   Check you typed your email address correctly.   Some ISPs (including Xtra/Yahoo) hold back emails from new contacts the first time, as a method for stopping spam.   The idea is that a spammer will not retry, whereas a genuine contact will.   Our system will keep retrying for a couple of days before giving up.  Please allow your server to wait an hour.   If you have not received confirmation after this time please check your spam folder. If there is still no confirmation after 24 hours, please contact us by email info@northshoresalon.co.nz

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Can I change some of my images and information?

You can make changes at any time until the competition closes. To change an image you already uploaded, you have to delete the entry and start again with that image.  Other images remain unaffected.

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Why can't I make changes to my personal details after the cut-off time?

This is only in the case if the Salon is accepting prints, as 2025 is digital only and this recommendation does not apply. 

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Can I change my UserID?

Modifications to your entry are permissible at any point leading up to the Salon's closure. Kindly refrain from capitalising every letter in your name; capitalise only the initial letter, such as "John Smith." Additionally, when providing your address details, avoid capitalising entire words, and when indicating an RD address, remember to separate the components using commas.

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What if I forget my userid and/or password?

The Login screen has a Forgot? button. If you click on that with nothing entered in the userid and password fields, the system will ask you for your email address, and send an email with a list of all the userids registered to that email address.   If you click the Forgot? button having entered your userid, the system will (after checking with you) change your password to some random data and email you the result.

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Digital Images

Questions related to digital image files.
Why do you want so many pixels?

The medal winning entries will be printed and exhibited at Print Art, Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna on Aucklands North Shore.

So therefore all entries must be able to be printed to a good standard on A3 .

We have set the maximum pixel size to cover an A3 print at 300ppi.

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Do I have to upload all my images at once?

No, you can login or out at any time, and upload your images in batches or individually in one or several sessions.

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Can I email you my images?

At present, it is necessary to upload all images through our website, and we regret to inform you that we are unable to accommodate image submissions via email. For further details, please feel free to get in touch with the chairman at info@northshoresalon.co.nz

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Will my images lose quality when submitted on line?

No. There is no loss of quality.

  • Digital Images
Is it possible for my image to be stolen or accessed via the internet?

No. Only Salon personnel and people who know your userid and password will be able to view your images. The images are stored in a location on the server that is NOT accessible over the internet except via our own entry system.
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How will I know that my entry has been successfully uploaded?

When an image has been uploaded, a thumbnail appears on the website.   If you can see the thumbnail, your image IS uploaded correctly.  When you have printed your "final entry form", we will email you confirmation of what you have entered. If you do not receive an upload confirmation email immediately after having printed this form, then please wait for an hour before contacting the salon by email.

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What are the specifications for digital images?

Your image must be a jpeg file with a maximum width of 3240 pixels, and a maximum height of 2160 pixels.   Images larger than that will be downsized to conform.

For 2025 we are also imposing a minimum pixel density.  Images with a width less than 1680 pixels or a height of less than 1680 pixels will not be allowed.  The height rule is relaxed in the case of a "letterbox" or "column" image image, so if an image has a width of greater than 2880 pixels, the height is ignored.  If a portrait image has a height equal to 2160 pixels, the width is ignored.

  • Digital Images
What colour profile should I use?

Images will be displayed for judging in a colour managed environment, so whatever profile you use will be honoured.   The monitors and projectors in use will use the perceptual model to convert whatever you embed.   If no profile is embedded, we will assume sRGB IEC61966-2.1.

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How do you process my image?

As soon as an image is uploaded and before you see the confirming thumbnail, the server checks the uploaded image for size, and if necessary, reduces it.   The software used is "Image Magick".   It is a very slow process, so you are advised to resize your images before uploading.

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How should I name my jpeg file

Our system renames your file on upload, and the name of the file on your computer is ignored.  So, it simply doesn't matter how you name your digital image.  The title that you enter on the entry form page is important, however,  Although it forms no part of the file name, it is used when judging and displaying the results on the website.

Please do not use Latin descriptions, botanical names or all capitals in your title plus the use of macrons in your title, the computer does not recognise these and in many cases, it creates more work for the committee, the macron often appears in the title in an odd format. We apologise for asking for this to be done and while it is important to recognise both botanical and correct titles, this is a photography competition and we ask you to consider the extra time this takes for us to fix.

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