How Capture My Chicago Works
Here's a quick guide on how the project works.
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1: Photographers take photos of the Chicago area then submit their best work.
Submit your photos and join the community! Capture My Chicago is open to everyone and it's completely free. We are a bunch of folks looking for the best of the Chicago area in photography and we'd love to get to know you. Learn more about rights to your photos (you keep them) and how to promote your photography. Go even deeper and submit to an open challenge.
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2: Local folks vote for their favorite photos.
What’s the best of the Chicago area in photos? You decide! See how voting works. Jump in and check out today's Photo of the Day and new submissions, then vote for your favorites or vote within categories, users or groups of users.
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3: Share photos with your friends and family.
Promote your own photography or photos you love on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or via email. We even give you the tools to embed Capture My Chicago photos on your website or blog! See how to share photos.
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4: Editors highlight the best of the best.
Editors are always on the lookout for unique and interesting photos to draw attention to. The Photo of the Day is often picked by editors. Editors are also heavily involved in Capture My Chicago contests, so submit your photos to a challenge today!
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5: Win prizes!
Popular photos and editors’ picks win prizes in challenges and publications. Read more about Capture My Chicago contests and see how prizes are awarded.
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6: Photos are published!
Popular photos and editors' picks are featured in digital publications called showcases and real-world publications, like the upcoming Capture My Chicago 2013 book.
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7: The fun keeps on rolling.
Capture My Chicago is a community of users seeking to capture the best of the Chicago area in photography. It's a great way to see new and interesting places in the Chicago area and get to know other folks who share your interests. New challenges, comments and prizes keeps the community engaged!
