It looks like we have a super set of photographers vying for our five coveted Hot Shot slots.

The last few hours of HHS can be hectic with scores of you trying to enter before the deadline. We want everyone to be aware of a few possible hiccups so as to preemptively calm nerves.

The good news:
If you initiate your payment via Google Checkout by 11:00 p.m. EST TONIGHT, you will be able to enter.

A few other things:
1. Everyone who has paid the entry fee by 11:00 p.m. EST will be allowed to complete their entry; don't worry if you have last minute problems. We'll sort them out and get your entry processed.

2. Google checkout can take up to two hours! to fully verify credit cards, so the email from us with your unique upload form url will not arrive immediately. (We know this is annoying, it is to us too!) Do not panic, the email with your unique url get there... we know you're eager to get us your work.

3. If you are waiting on your url, check your spam folder in addition to your inbox. Please do not email us until have looked there too.

4. If you have problems uploading images with our entry form, we can manually enter the images for you. But first, make sure your files are jpegs between 800-1000 pixels wide and have .jpg file extensions and that you have filled in all the other information.

5. If you have any issues not listed here just email info AT heyhotshot DOT com and we'll do our best to take care of your problems promptly.