Photo Contests
How can I edit a photo contest/challenge entry?
When a contest/challenge is open for submission, you can go back to the contest/challenge page and edit your entry. Once you have entered a photo t...
How Do I Vote On a Photo?
To vote for a photo simply visit the Vote section of the site, here you will see the contests open for voting: www.viewbug.com/vote Choose the conte...
What if there's an issue with the contest prize I've received?
If there's an issue or concern related to a contest prize that you've received, please contact us via email within 30 days of the prize delivery d...
Looking for the finalists in a photo contest you joined?
Check out your global notifications within your ViewBug account and then click on the photo contest finalists (or winners) announcement notification...
How do I use my extra earned submissions?
If you have earned extra contest submissions, you can now increase the total number of entries into one contest (based on membership level). Extra s...
What are the Top Class Awards and what is the Voting Rank Update?
Top Class Awards are given to the photos with the most votes received in a specific contest, during the weekly voting period. The Top Class Awards are...
How do I share entries to get votes?
Once a contest is open for voting you'll receive an email with a link to your photo entry. You can also click on "Contests" tab within your ViewBug ...
I can't find my photo when voting
Do not worry! To make it fair we do not allow for a person to vote on their own photos. You will not see your photo in a Trifecta but rest assured tha...
How do I vote in a Photo Trifecta?
Submitting your vote is easy - simply click on your favorite and then on your second favorite photo on each trifecta. You can also select only your fi...
What is the Photo Trifecta?
Each contest has a people's choice award, the voting is done via the Photo Trifecta. The Photo Trifecta is based on a proprietary algorithm that help...
Can I add photos to contests with watermarks?
Yes! You are allowed to enter photos with watermarks to the photo contests. Your photo will have the same chance of winning and will not be disqualifi...
Can I participate in a contest if I am not from the US?
Yes! Contests are open to participants all over the world. Some contests might have rules that apply to prizes being sent to US addresses only, you c...
Can I add the same photo to various contests?
Yes! You can submit the same photo to as many contests as you wish, even if your photo already won or received a judge award. Good luck and have fun!
How can I find the free contests?
You are right! We do offer plenty of free contests in VIEWBUG, simply click on the link below: http://www.viewbug.com/photo-contests/free
Can I see the photos that I have submitted to the contests?
Yes, to view your contest submissions, first log in to your account and go to your Profile, click on "CONTESTS" from your main profile page. You'll t...
Who chooses the contest winners and how are these winners selected?
Depending on the contest guidelines, some winners are selected by members’ votes and others are judged by VIEWBUG's staff and/or a judging panel. VIEW...
Do I keep all the rights to the photos that I submit to a contest?
Yes, you always maintain all legal rights to your photos, yet you allow VIEWBUG to display or publish your images per the contest’s guidelines.
Image of the Month Photo Contest
Image of the Month photo contest is free but it is different from other free contests: 1- We only allow and show available submissions that are uploa...
Which contests can I enter?
Entering contests is based on your membership level: Lite members can enter all free (Lite) contests, one entry per contest. Upgraded members can ente...