Miami International Fashion Week® will host the 2nd annual Student Fashion Photography Competition as organizers search for the best new fashion photography student in the world.

Photography students are requested to submit your entries for the 13th annual MIFW. The winning student will be honored at the opening press conference on March 17, 2011 as the "International Student Fashion Photographer of the Year"and the winning photos will be exhibited in the "New Stars in Fashion Installation" at the event. The judge's decision is final.

Competition Requirements:

For students to be eligible for participation in the fashion photography competition, the following requirements must be met:

1. Student must be currently enrolled in any type of photography program at an accredited educational institution anywhere in the world.

Rules for Submission:

1. Theme: International Style. Use your own creative juices to create a fashion shoot celebrating the international world of "style."

2. Submit six (6) fashion photos in 72 DPI no larger than 9" x 12" in RGB files

3. A biography in English

4. Copy of the student's ID or letter from the student's instructor/department director confirming they are currently enrolled in a photography program.

5. Submissions should be sent by email to photography@miamifashionweek.com

6. Entries that do not meet the above will be disqualified so please follow the rules. Questions are always welcome.

Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2011. Winner will be posted on the web site February 1, 2011. The photographs must then be submitted in 300 DPI print quality to be included in the installation.

The Prizes!

• The student's, name, school and winning photographs will be included in the Winners Circle on the official MIFW web site
  

• A cash prize from the Miami Fashion Week Foundation
  

• Photographs will be printed, mounted and exhibited in the New Stars in Fashion Installation at MIFW. All costs will be paid by MIFW.
  

• Participate in a fashion shoot along side Gio Alma, famed fashion photographer. Winner will have the opportunity to work side by side, directly with Gio. Photo shoot will take place in Miami. Winner is responsible for all travel costs. Alternatively, winner may choose to have 2 hours of on-line mentoring with Gio on your favorite photography topic in lieu of traveling to Miami for the shoot.

All students submitting photos will be invited to attend the fashion styling, trends & retail and business seminars during the event. Students are responsible for all travel costs incurred to attend MIFW. Discounted travel and hotels rates are available via the MIFW travel partners at http://www.miamifashionweek.com/Travel_Discounts.html

All inquires should be emailed to info@miamifashionweek.com

About the Judge: Gio Alma, Photographer. Behind the Lens: For the past decade, Gio Alma's cutting-edge images have established him as Miami's leading photographer. Driven by an explosive combination of talent, passion and creativity, Gio Alma has situated his work within the ranks of top photographers in the world. His camera has captured striking photos of some of the most recognized figures in the entertainment, fashion and business industries all over the country. With names such as Gloria Estefan, Roberto Cavalli, Shaquille O'Neal, Andy Roddick, Ricky Martin and Bill Paxton in his portfolio, he has been featured in major national publications including People, USA Today, Maxim, Lucky, Hola, Ocean Drive among others. His reputation is constant for producing images based on original concepts that translate into style and high-end sophistication. Corporations such as American Airlines, General Motors, Nestle, Univision, Apple iTunes and Sony Music have all trusted his vision to create large-scale commercial campaigns for their brands, always resulting in positive consumer engagement. Most of the personalities and models that he has shot believe that the key to his success is making them feel comfortable and look beautiful. Emilio Estefan agrees, "Talent and a great personality is the perfect combination to get the best out of people. And that is exactly what Gio does." http://www.gioalma.com

Thank you and Good Luck!

Beth Sobol, President