Deadline for 2010 entry: June 25, 2010

There are many different kinds of alternative processes such as: cyanotypes, platinum & palladium, Polaroid transfers & emulsion lifts, gum prints, collodion wet plate process, and liquid light. Various alternative styles are accomplished with pinhole cameras, and toy cameras. Almost anything goes, though the judges reserve the right to decide what alternative means. Prize: First Place winner receives $100 and all winners will exhibit their work at an exhibit opening at the Julia Dean Gallery in Venice Beach, California.  Click here to download contest details and entry form.

©Linda Aleterwitz

2007 Alternative Photography Contest Winners:

First Place: Susan Burnstine
Second Place: Wendy Marvel
Third Place: Brad Buckman

Honorable Mentions:
Amanda Keller-Konya
Dr. Michael Koerner
Jamie Redmond
Heather Seeklander

Additional Exhibitors:
Allan Barnes
Dana Bouton
Denny Clark
Karen Florek
Martin Gee
Noelle Gilbert
Jaine Meine
Liv Naesheim
Stephanie Schroeder
Melisa Sharpe
Aline Smithson
Joanne Warfield
Kathy Weaver

2006 Alternative Photography Winners:

First Place: Christa Blackwood
Second Place: Wendy Marvel
Third Place: Janie Meine

Honorable Mentions:
Felicia Michaels-Becky
Karen Florek
Wendy Marvel
Janie Meine
Liv Naesheim