GENERAL
How does a Fotomarathon work?
A Fotomarathon is a photo challenge; where given themes have to be illustrated following a given order and within the given time. At the Berlin Fotomarathon, an overall theme sets the tone for the 24 individual themes that participants have to illustrate in 12 hours. The overall theme and the individual sub themes are only revealed during the Fotomarathon day. A more detailed description of how the Fotomarathon works can be found here.
When does the next Berlin Fotomarathon take place?
The next Fotomarathon takes place on 18.June 2011 at 11.am Please sign up to our Newsletter so you can stay informed.
Will the photos be exhibited after the Fotomarathon?
Yes, approximately four weeks after the Fotomarathon all photos are exhibited during a whole weekend in Berlin. Every officially registered participant has free entry, presenting the original and stamped start number. Other visitors to the Exhibition pay a symbolic entry of EUR 3,00 (reduced EUR 2,00). Children under 12 enjoy free entry. You can read more information about the Exhibition here
Are there prizes to be won?
Of course! Ten winning series are chosen by a specialized Jury and they all receive prizes offered by our partners and donors.
Are there other cities, where Fotomarathons take place?
Yes, worldwide there are many Fotomarathons. You can find an updated list here (fotomarathons weltweit)
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REGISTRATION
How do I register?
Registration takes place online around 2 months before the Fotomarathon day. Just find the Registration button at the Home Page.
How much does it cost to participate?
The registration fee is 27 Euro. Those making a quick decision, registering 4 weeks before the event, will pay an "early bird" price of 22 Euro. During the Fotomarathon day, the registration fee costs 35 EUR. We recommend that everyone registers online, usually possible until one day prior to the event.
Is there a reduced fee?
No, there is no reduced fee. The Fotomarathon is run by a non profit organisation, and is fully financed thanks to the participant’s fees.
How do I pay?
Payments can be done using PayPal or via Bank transfer.
What is the deadline for registration?
Registration occurs only online. Until 14.06.2011 you can pay via Bank transfer and PayPal. After that, only with Paypal, and only until 17.06.2011 at 20.00 hs.
What happens if I have registered but cannot participate?
Cancellation of your participation and a reimbursement of the fee is possible until one week before the Fotomarathon (11.06.2011), by sending an email to kontakt @ fotomarathon.de If you cancel after this date, we cannot reimburse your fee. You can nominate a replacement person that will participate using your space. If this is the case, send us an email at
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. Your replacement should come at least one hour before the starting time.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
Is there a minimum age to participate?
You must be 18 years old or more to be able to participate as a registered participant. Children or teenagers can participate with authorisation of their parents or guardians, accompanied by an adult.
Do I need a particular kind of camera?
The photos must be made with a digital camera. It is not important which model it is. It can be a simple “point and shoot” pocket camera or a professional SLR. What counts is your point of view to illustrate the themes you are given.
Is there a preferred format to make the photos?
The photos should be made in JPG, high quality format. Moreover, we recommend that you set up your camera in 2:3 format. If it is not possible to configure your camera to a 2:3 format, your photos will appear in full size on the 3, long stripe, but with a white border (above or below, left or right)
We also recommenda that you choose landscape (horizontal) oriented photos. During the exhibition, the photos will presented as a 3m long strip of continuous photo paper. It is not possible to cut those photos in vertical format, and therefore (while it is not mandatory) we recommend the landscape orientation.
Can I also make photos using regular film?
The Berlin Fotomarathon has gone digital in 2007 and since then only digital photos are accepted. In 2011 we have a special "retro" section, where 30 places are allocated for analogue cameras and photographers.
Do you provide participants with a memory card / Film?
No, the Fotomarathon does not provide memory cards. You should bring empty and error-free memory cards. Analog photographers are expected to bring their own 24 exposure film.
FOTOMARATHON DAY
I understand the first photo must be my start number. Why is this so?
Every participant receives an individual start number, which must be clearly visible on the first photo, so we can identify each series. You can be creative! Use house numbers, billiard balls, letter soup noodles…the options are endless!
What should I bring to participate?
A Camera, your registration confirmation and your ID Card or Passport. And naturally lots of fresh ideas, stamina, curiosity, courage, some “out of the box” thinking, willingness to make new friends, good shoes and lots of fun to take photos.
How long does a Fotomarathon last?
The Fotomarathon lasts for 12 hours, from 11.00 am until 23.00 at night. .
Where is the starting point?
The Starting Point for 2011 is the Universal Music Osthafen, at Stralauer Allee 1, 10245 Berlin Friedrichshain.
At the starting point all registered participants receive their Fotomarathon number. We advise you strongly to be punctual, or arrive there at 10.30 at the latest. Failing to be on time means you will not receive the themes and the next station, disqualifying yourself out of the race. To make sure there is time for everything, the Fotomarathon organisation team will be at the Starting Point already at 09.00 hours.
What happens in the intermediate stations?
There are intermediate total of four stations, where you will receive new lists of themes and the address of the next stations. . The meeting points at the intermediate stations will be at 15.00 and 19.00 The end station must be reached until 23.00 hours. The Fotomarathon Team will be at the station 30minutes before and after the given time. We also encourage you to arrive on time to the stations –otherwise you miss the cue to the next meeting point and will mean your early disqualification from the competition.
Can I bring helpers and supporters?
Yes, you can bring friends, acquaintances and family to spend the day together, and you can mutually inspire each other. If you win a prize, however, only one prize will be given per registered participant. The group has to decide for itself how it will share the prize. Due to organizational constraints, we can only give one prize (or set of prizes) to each winning series.
Are there specific composition rules to shoot the photos?
We recommend landscape (horizontal) formats, bearing in mind the exhibition. The photos will be exhibited as a 3meter long stripe –and therefore landscape formats could be best for this. However, this is just a recommendation. The composition of the individual photos should make a good series –the overall theme provides help to achieve this.
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EXHIBITION DAY
Can I receive my 3m long photo stripe after the exhibition?
Yes! On the last part of the last exhibition day, you can collect your photo stripe, by taking it from the wall. Please bear in mind that the series could be a bit damaged, as they had to be mounted on the display for the exhibition. This is no ground for complaints.
I cannot come to the Exhibition. Can I get my prints & Memory Card or CD per post?
Yes, this is possible. You need to let us know at the time your register. For packaging und handling there is an extra charge (EUR 10 for Germany, EUR 15 for Europe). Unfortunately, for logistical purposes, requests to receive the photo stripe outside of the registration will not be accepted. Please bear in mind that the series could be a bit damaged, as they had to be mounted on the display for the exhibition. This is no ground for complaints
Do I get prints of my photos?
No, you will not receive prints of your photos this year. However, you can come and collect your photo stripe yourself after the exhibition (see above)
I participated in the analogue section. Do I get my negative and prints?
During the exhibition you will get your negatives, a CD and prints. If you requested to have your 3m long stripe, we will mail these to you together with the stripe.
If you did not order your 3m long stripe, you can still receive your negatives, CD and prints per post. Here is how:
- If you live in Germany: please send us a self addressed, self stamped A4 or A5 envelope with €2.20 in stamps.
- If you live somewhere else in Europe: Send us € 5.00 via PayPal to “welcome @ fotomarathon.de” and send us an email through our contact form on the website, to let us know your address.
The Fotomarathon address is: Fotomarathon / Verein für Ereignisse e.V., Petersburger Platz 2, 10249 Berlin.
Who has free entry to the exhibition?
If you are an official registered participant -with your own Start Number- you don´t need to buy a ticket. To do so, bring the original Start Number with the stamps you collected during the Fotomarathon day.
Other visitors to the Exhibition, including helpers and supporters who ran around with you during the Fotomarathon day, and did not pay a registration fee for the Fotomarathon, need to buy a ticket.
Each ticket costs EUR 3 (reduced EUR 2) and it helps support the costs of the exhibition.
Children under 12 have free entry to the exhibition.
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