Contests are a great thing to enter, but a hard thing to get into. I've entered the Commarts Photography annual contest for the last couple years now, and this is the first time I was lucky enough to win. This plays on the "making better images" part of the game, so I would encourage you to enter contests. Not only to push yourself creatively, but publications like this are seen by all the creatives. It's some of the best exposure.
You can pick up the annual right now, which I also recommend you do. There is so much inspiring work in it. If you have a commarts online account you can see it here, but otherwise, here's a screenshot. The image is from a campaign I did for Nike in Mexico City last year. You can see more on the campaign here:
http://www.nickonkenconnection.com/shoptalk/2008/08/the-legend-of-santi.html
congrats!! thats so rad! I want to enter the redbull illume contest. I probably dont stand a chance but I still want to try!
Posted by: ian flanigan | October 23, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Awesome! I'm a big fan. LOVE your work!
Posted by: twitter.com/sonnydelight101 | October 23, 2009 at 01:16 AM
Congrats man. Always feels great to receive recognition for hard work. Well deserved.
Posted by: Matthew Dutile | October 23, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations Nick! I guess all your hard work has paid off, you're a great example to the rest of us! ~Greer
Posted by: Greer Rivera | October 23, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Sorry,i don't know how to receive my response, why?
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