Program Description
Soon, our 2026 MPPA Image competition will be upon us! Are you ready? Would you like some feedback on your images?
Join us in our upcoming image critique night. Send your own images or, if you prefer, just listen and learn from others' images. We'll have 3 judges—Judi Michalik, Dean Bugaj, and James Flaschbart.
Image Submission Guidelines
Please email Info@maineppa.com up to 4 images with the following naming convention and maximum dimensions by Saturday, February 22nd:
- YourName-1-ImageTitle.jpg
- YourName-2-ImageTitle.jpg
- YourName-3-ImageTitle.jpg
- YourName-4-ImageTitle.jpg
The numbers in the name denote which image is most critical to you for feedback. This allows us to critique everyone's 1's, then the 2's, and so on. If we have time to critique all images, we will! If we run out of time, the most critical to you will be critiqued.
The maximum dimension is 4000 pixels on the longest side, saved with a JPG quality of 10, which is consistent with our standard print competition rules.
The Critique Will be Recorded
For those who register, we will be recording the critiques, and they will be made available for a full 30 days after the date of the critique.
So, if you cannot attend 'in person' via Zoom, please register, and you can watch it until March 29th.
Our Judges
- Judi Michalik—Award-winning photographer and 2025 Creative Challenge winner
- Dean Bugaj—Professional photographer and imaging expert
- James Flaschbart—Experienced judge and photography educator
Event Details
Format Online via Zoom
Date Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Time 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Submission Deadline Saturday, February 22, 2026
Recording Available 30 days (until March 29th)
