Hasselblad Masters 2026 Photography Competition

I’ve judged several photography competitions over the years. In this week’s video, I break down exactly what I look for during the judging process - covering everything from the bare minimum of following the rules to composition, editing, storytelling, and the 'x-factor.' Even if you don’t plan on entering a competition, this video is full of great tips on what makes a photo truly compelling. If you DO want to join a photography competition check out Hasselblad Masters 2026 here: Join Hasselblad Masters 2026: https://www.hasselblad.com/inspiration/masters/ THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the Coupon Code "MPIYOUTUBE" to get 15% OFF! https://madspeteriversen.teachable.com/ The eBOOKs on composition and light: https://mpiphoto.dk/collection/all SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER - get the free lite eBooks: http://eepurl.com/cJRfF5 Join a WORKSHOP: https://mpiphoto.dk/workshops Buy a print: https://madspeteriversen.pixels.com/ Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials, DISCOUNT CODE: “mpiyoutube” for 10% off: https://mpiphoto.dk/collection/all Get my LOCATION maps: https://mpiphoto.dk/collection/all Get a completely free website and start using Payhip (I use it myself): https://l.payhip.com/madspeteriversen INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/madspeteriversen_photography/ MUSIC: EPIDEMIC sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/wpJt9 0:00 - Credits and Win a medium format camera 1:00 - The bare minimum, rules 1:53 - What techniques are allowed? 2:25 - Any respectable photo competition 2:50 - Unsharp, blurry, out of focus? 5:20 - How to think composition? 7:58 - Originality! 9:56 - The story? 10:41 - Editing 13:53 - The X-factor Affiliate links (I get a small commission for each sale without any extra cost for you) for my landscape photography gear and recommended gear: Sony a7R5: https://amzn.to/3ALGYJ1 Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4: https://amzn.to/3O0YdJA Sigma 20-200: https://amzn.to/4pqu5Z0 Tamron 25-200mm: https://amzn.to/3MmeBqx Tamron 50-400mm: https://amzn.to/4hLrjdC Sony 24-105mm: https://amzn.to/4hLrjdC Sony 100-400mm: https://amzn.to/3O6f6me Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF (extreme ultra wide-angle): https://amzn.to/3ZKe45R Sony 14mm f/1.8 (astro): https://amzn.to/4fk5nVp Sony 20mm f/1.8 (astro): https://amzn.to/4fKTXd8 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3AtID6a Filters UK: https://nisioptics.co.uk/ (code: mads-discount) Filters US: https://en.nisioptics.com/ BEST LENS CLOTH! MagicFiber: https://amzn.to/40IiQ4J BACKPACK: - Shimoda Action X50 and others, get 10% OFF with the code "IVERSEN10": -- https://bit.ly/shimodampi My recommended SD CARDS: https://amzn.to/4etOXZ0 PEAK Design Camera Capture Clip V3: https://amzn.to/3O5P0zO DJI Mavic 4 Pro (drone): https://amzn.to/4pQRH90 DJI Mini 5 pro (smallest drone): https://amzn.to/4pXkM2L My Vlogging gear: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo (newest version): https://amzn.to/4fk5CzN Micro SD for drones and Osmo Pocket: https://amzn.to/3YZzf3o Other stuff: Camera Dust blower: https://amzn.to/4fk1G1R First Aid Kit: https://amzn.to/3ClMuCB Emergency Blanket: https://amzn.to/2QhP7N7 Outdoor Sitting Mat: https://amzn.to/49q7lS2 Foldable HEX Key: https://amzn.to/2EbdS6u HEAD Torch: https://amzn.to/2Qkteg3