Microsoft Offers Photo Students Chance To Join The Pros

There is only about a month left to submit entries to the Microsoft Future Pro Photographers Photography Contest. Microsoft is providing an opportunity for college and university student photographers from around the world to showcase their artistic talent and photographic style. The contest is open to students who are currently attending a two year, four year, or technical school.

The prize packages include a Grand Prize of $20,000 cash (US) and a digital workflow prize package including a Canon EOS 30D digital SLR and Adobe Creative Suite 2. There will also be three First Place winners in the following categories: Nature & Landscape; People & Portraits; and Fine Art who will each win $2000 cash (US) and a digital workflow prize package as well. Kickstart your professional career with help from Microsoft. Online submissions only.

The submission period ends May 31st, 2007.