Magic of Light Prospectus

It’s all about the light! Light and shadow have been the foundation of photography since the beginning. While illumination is important, darkness is an equally compelling component and, together, the elements of a successful photograph. Show us your best light!

Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.

Entering Your Images  

You can enter your images online at www.SmarterEntry.com For best results, make sure your image is 1200 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side, Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Please name your files: light.Last Name.First Initial.Image#.jpg (Examples: Lightd.Smith.J.Image1.jpg, Light.Jones.R.Image3.jpg) If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please contact info@sec4p.com or call 864.214.6114

Eligibility All photographers regardless of location, age or skill level.

Fees 

$35 for up to 5 Images, $6 for each additional image up to 15. 

Members, $28 for up to 5 Images, $5 for each additional image up to 15.

No refunds for images not selected for inclusion.

Juror

Michael Pannier is an internationally shown fine art and commercial photographer now located in Greenville, SC. Previously based in Maryland, Michael has spent over 30 years in photography and 25 years in the gallery and art world, opening his first gallery in 1987.

Relocating to South Carolina, The SE Center for Photography was born as an exhibition and education venue for fine photography. With an emphasis on presenting the work of Southern photographers and themes, the SE Center has hosted more than 150 exhibitions.

Michael is represented in galleries across the country, a frequent exhibition juror and curator, portfolio reviewer, and speaker on the business of fine art photography. When not in South Carolina he can be found leading photographic expeditions in Death Valley and the Eastern Sierras.

Exhibition Details

35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s Virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.

Sales & Copyright

The SE Center encourages sales during exhibitions and receives 0% commission on work sold. The artist receives 100% of the sale price. If a print is sold it will be ordered from the photographer at the time of sale. 

Artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant the SE Center for Photography permission to use images for promoting the exhibition, artist, or SE Center and its programs, and current and past exhibitions. Images may be placed on social media for promotion and features. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.

Calendar          

Submissions Open 5/10/25

Submissions Close 7/2/25

Selections Announced 7/30/25

Exhibition Opens 8/15/25

Exhibition Closes 9/30/25

Thank you for submitting and good luck!