At Soho Photo, their philosophy is:

In the hands of an artist, great photographs can be made with minimal equipment. We will be searching for extraordinary photographs produced with cameras with lousy lenses. Artists are encouraged to explore this medium and let the creative juices flow while shooting and in the darkroom (wet or digital). Remember, it's the Krappy Kamera Competition - not the Krappy print competition.

We are pleased to invite photographers from outside the United States to participate in our first International Krappy Kamera competition. All of the rules apply with the following exception: The prints submitted for judging will be the actual print on display if selected by the judge. We do this because of the cost and complications associated with shipping framed photographs overseas. If selected we will mat and frame the work. Also, if you wish your submissions to be returned, please send a self addressed stamped envelope at the time of your submission. This would exclude you from being in the Krappy Kollage if your work is not chosen. A more detailed description for our Intenational friends can be found on our website: www.sohophoto.com

Freestyle will furnish prizes for: Best in Show (complete Holga outfit value: $500) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (Freestyle certificates from $150 - $250)

Examples of the big name brand Krappy cameras are Holgas, Dianas, Ansco (there are many more) and all pinhole cameras. You can also make your "good" camera into a Krappy Kamera by exchanging the lens with a pinhole body cap, Lensbaby, or Holga-type lens. For example, take an expensive 4 x 5 view camera and slap a plastic Holga lens on it and you have a qualifying Krappy camera. Other examples include replacing your SLR digital or film camera's lens with a Lensbaby or a pinhole body cap. Out-of-the-box disposables or point-and-shoot cameras are ineligible, their lenses are too good to be krap. Remember, just because a camera is old and moldy doesn't make it krappy.

Deadlines
The completed application, work prints, and fee must be received by December 30, 2008.

We will notify all contestants via email if an email address is provided. A list of winners will be posted on our website by January 25. Photographers receiving awards will be called. Winner's framed prints are due by Feb. 15, 2009.

View Submission Guidelines, Prizes and Official Entry Rules
View International Entry Instructions