Photojournalism Division
Definitions Used and Judging Criteria

• WHITE OR GREY BORDERS OF UP TO 3 PIXELS IN WIDTH ARE PERMITTED. LARGER OR COLOR BORDERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
  
  
• All parts of a sequence should be combined into a single JPEG image so that they will be projected simultaneously. Each sequence thus counts as one image in a Section.
  
  
• Section 1 (General):
  Photojournalism entries shall consist of images or sequences of images with informative content and emotional impact, including human interest, documentary and spot news. The JOURNALISTIC VALUE of the image shall receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, images that misrepresent the truth and model or staged set-ups* are not permitted.
  
  * Posed photos or individuals posing to have their photo taken are considered set-ups. 
  
  
• Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. Techniques that enhance the presentation of the image, without changing the photojournalism content, are permitted. All adjustments must appear natural.
  
  
• Section 2 (Theme - Human Interest):
  IN ADDITION to the requirements of Section 1, Human Interest images are limited to those depicting a person or persons in an interactive, emotional or unusual situation, EXCLUDING RECREATIONAL OR ORGANIZED SPORTS ACTION.
  
  Please refer to the PSA Guidelines for Human Interest images.