Our Juror

Susan Burnstine is an award-winning professional fine art and commercial photographer who builds homemade cameras and lenses using plastic, vintage camera parts, and random household objects. Susan is represented in galleries across the world, and has written for several photography magazines, including a longstanding monthly column entitled American Connection for "Black & White Photography Magazine (UK)." She regularly teaches workshops, is a frequent reviewer, and has curated and juried many exhibitions across the country. Susan has had over 35 solo exhibits internationally, her work is held in numerous museums and private collections. She has two award winning monographs, “Within Shadows”  2011 and “Absence of Being”2016.

 What is a Krappy Kamera.  
Our philosophy at Soho Photo Gallery is that in the hands of any artist great photographs can be made with basic equipment.  To explore this talent, we are searching for extraordinary photographs made with lousy lenses. Examples of some Krappy Kameras are the Holga, Diana, Ansco, and pinhole cameras. You can also create your own Krappy Kamera by using your non-Krappy Kamera (e.g. 4x5, SLR, DSLR) and exchanging the lens with a Krappy lens (e.g.pinhole body cap or Holga-type lens).Cell phones, disposables and point and shoot cameras are ineligible. Remember, just because a camera is old and moldy doesn't make it Krappy The lens is the determining factor.

Awards

Prizes: First Place $300, Second Place $200, Third Place $100, Three Honorable Mentions and a Peoples' Choice award.

Winning Photographs must be framed and wired for hanging.  Maximum height or width (including frame) for exhibited work cannot exceed 48 inches.  Packing and delivery instructions will be emailed to winners.  Photographs not suitably prepared will be excluded.

Application Requirements

There is no limitation as to subject matter.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to all photographers 18 years and older, excluding members of the Soho Photo gallery.