It’s really quite simple, please fill in the entry form , or contact entries@thegreatestmaasaimara.com if you have any questions.

FAQs Archive - The Greatest Maasai Mara | Photographer of the year

Q: Can I enter anonymously?

Yes, simply tick the box on the second page of the form and your entry will not be displayed on the competition's website or on our social media platforms without prior consent. Please note however, that if your image is selected as a finalist, your name and photograph will be made public.

Q: ARE BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES ALLOWED?

Yes, black and white images are allowed. There are no category restrictions, and entries of all subject matter will be accepted: landscape, wildlife, portrait, behavioural, documentary, black & white etc.

Q: CAN I PAY THE ENTRY FEE ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE?

Yes, please contact us to make arrangements and be sure to the voucher number on the entry fee page.

Q: DO I HAVE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL TO ENTER?

No, entries are open to photographers of all skill levels, and aspiring amateurs and young photographers are all encouraged.

Q: Do the judges know who took the photographs?

The judging is 'blind' with the panel only seeing the images and the description 'From Behind the Lens' when making their selection. The photographer's name and any other distinguishing information is withheld until they have selected their monthly finalists, at which point the photographer is made public.

Q: DO I RETAIN THE RIGHTS TO MY PHOTO?

Yes, you retain the copyright of the image, but you grant the right to the organizers of the competition to use it in “the marketing, advertising and general promotion of the competition; including worldwide exhibition displays and the publication online or by print” – always being credited by name. Read the fine print in the T&CS

Q: HOW MANY TIMES CAN I ENTER?

You can enter as many times as you like, as long as the image was taken in the prior 24 months, and is subject to the payment of the entry fee with each entry. Repeat entries are permitted provided the image was not a finalist in the prior year.

Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?

Each entry is subject to an entry fee, donated in full to the conservation partner of your choice. If paid by credit card, the entry fee is US$20 per image, or KSh 1,000 if paid by M-Pesa.