Last Updated on 07/02/2024 by Nilofer Khan
One of the most potentially rewarding things a photographer can do is to submit their work to a contest. Considering lots of what you see online about how they do nothing for your work, that’s not necessarily true. Let us tell you a little secret: a contest can change how you photograph. If you are a beginner or an enthusiast, the entries you see on a contest page — from like-minded people worldwide — can urge you to think better. Photography is about what you like, what a subject makes you feel, and how you can better use your skill to capture it. However, if you are past that point and a professional, then it is a meaningful way to challenge yourself by participating. After all, you are competing with the best across the globe.
So, why are we discussing contests in such great detail? What we will share next will delight photographers from varied backgrounds: the Pulsepx.
Before we delve into the new portal, let us give you a brief glimpse of its origin. It all began when 500px, a platform said to nurture and support photographers and their endeavors, started a new initiative called ‘Quests.’ Just like its adventurous name, Quests are customized creative challenges designed to help 500px users use their skills, and while they do so, they earn great rewards. It includes recognition of their work and prizes. The website urges photographers to try new ideas and do things they are usually scared to do. What is the worst that can happen? Maybe you don’t get the prize, but you certainly gain valuable feedback!
Returning to Pulsepx, this platform is a strategic way to feature Quests for photographers solely. The page elevates users’ experiences with a simple but engaging UI. For instance, you are greeted with four tabs at the top of the bar: Discover, Quests, Store, and Redeem. The first slot shows you all the contests the page promotes, while Quests can be segregated into Active, Enter, and Ended. This tab primarily focuses on you and the contests you have participated in. As for the last two, Store allows you to buy points to enter the competition and send additional or late entries, whereas Redeem will help you to get the prize you have won.
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But this is not the only thing that makes Pulsepx so great. There are more benefits:
A Fair Contest
Whether you are a beginner or a professional photographer, Pulsepx gives everyone a chance to show their skills and win a prize. This is achieved not through a jury but through public votes! If your image catches the attention of other users, chances are you will easily make the top three.
Exciting Prizes
Users can earn in-app badges (which can help them enter some contests), gift cards of up to $1,000, and even the opportunity to win an iPhone 15 Pro. Since the portal is relatively new, the team will develop more exciting gifts for the winners later.
Global Community
Last is the ability to connect and compete with an international audience. You will make some friends along the way and see where you stand when going toe-to-toe with people with similar skill sets.
For those keen on joining, we have some good news! You can connect your 500px account to Pulsepx, making it seamless to send photographs from your library. Furthermore, if you use your 500px account, you also receive a $5 welcome credit on Pulsepx.
The Pulsepx app is now available on Apple Store and Google Playstore.