MILBON DA AD Photo 2022

Event Overview

A photo competition event for highlighting the expressive abilities of hairstylists, with an emphasis on the theme relevant to current times.

EVENT THEME

THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE

Thoughts embodied in the theme

Today, we are confronted with uncertainties that we never expected.
These uncertain times, however, may be the chance to take a leap toward new possibilities.
Don't be afraid of change, let's move forward positively.
Let's create a future that is filled with hope and smiles.

CREATIVE REGULATIONS

  • Be sure to include the event theme phrase, "THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE", in your work.
    • *You can choose the font, size, and color of characters,but the character size must be recognizable.
    • *You can use both uppercase and lowercase letters,but you cannot include phrases/sentences other than the event theme.
  • The model's hair must be visible.
    • *Photos with insufficient hair visibility such as face close ups and hats covering hair are excluded from application.
  • There is no designation for the following elements:
    -Gender of the model
    -Total number of the model
    -Use of wigs,
    -Digital processing of the work
    -Photo shoot location(indoors, outdoors, etc.)

Examples of entry works

  • The theme phrase must be included in your work
  • Hair must be visible.
  • The following works will be excluded from application
    • Letters/words are hidden by hair

    • The theme phrase is unrecognizable or difficult to see

    • Hair is hidden by the hat

    • A close-up photo of face

SCHEDULE

  • Wednesday, June 15
    Entry and application start
  • Wednesday, August 3 at 1 p.m.
    Entry deadline

    Please note that those who have not completed the entry will not be able to apply their works.

  • Wednesday, August 24 at 1 p.m.
    Application deadline
  • Wednesday, September 21
    All works published on the website
  • Wednesday, September 28
    Finalists announcement

    at Digital Arena Photo Gallery

  • Tuesday, November 8
    Final results announcement

    at the Milbon Beauty Fest

  • Wednesday, November 9
    Final selection results announced on the website
  • *All dates/times mentioned above are in Japan time (UTC+9)
  • *Due to the system limitations, we cannot accept any entries or applications that have passed the deadline.

Winning Entry

Grand Prix 1 work

  • Educational support fund of JPY 350,000
  • Original plaque.

Jury Prize 5 works

  • Educational support fund of JPY 150,000
  • Original plaque.

Excellence Award 14 works

  • Educational support fund of JPY 100,000
  • Original plaque.
Entry / Application