The panel judge the entries looking at the competition’s criteria:
- Instant impact: Does your image have a ‘wow’ factor that commands attention?
- Originality of concept: Is your theme and image striking? Is it unusual and creative?
- Execution of concept: From the styling to your model’s nails, has the whole look been well executed?
- Clarity of photograph and nails: Is your image unblurry, clear and completely in focus? Are the nails well photographed? Is the whole image finished with post-production tweaks?
- Use of colour and lighting: Does the lighting fit your theme and ensure the image makes an impact?
- Nail finish: Is your nail design finished to perfection? Check they’re even in shape and form and pay close attention to the cuticles and skin surrounding.
- Nail design: Does your nail design fit with your theme? How have you brought your concept to life?
- Model, pose and positioning: Consider your model’s pose and hands – does it draw the eye to your nail design? Is your model a great fit for your concept?
- Overall styling: Look at your whole image. From the hair to the make-up to the costume, has every detail been considered?
- Cover worthiness: Can you see your shot on the cover of Scratch? If so, you might just have a winning image!
Terms & Conditions
- Entry is open worldwide.
- Entry costs £25 per entry.
- The judge’s decision is final.
- Unpaid entries will not be accepted into the competition.
- Entries submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Entries must be cropped to 10:8 (NOT square) and high-resolution. Images may be cropped by organiser to fit required dimensions if not supplied to the correct dimentions.
- Entries must not have watermarks/business logos.
- Multiple entries from one individual will be accepted.
- Practice hands are permitted.
- Images shot on mobile phones are permitted - but the entries submitted must be clear and as hi-res as possible.
- Entries should be exclusive to the competition.
- Entries are individually marked.
- Every entry must be accompanied by an entry form, including entrant’s name, address and contact details.
- Scratch has the right to use any images submitted to the competition for promotional purposes.
- Click here for the full terms and conditions.
