Brea & Barbara, 2009 by Brad Moore a recent winner as well as Winter 2007 Hot Shot!

The Center for Fine Art Photography is accepting submissions for their 2009 Portrait Prize.

Open to all levels of photographers, the jury is looking to see both traditional and experimental uses of the medium. Since a the definition of portrait is up for your interpretation (the likeness of a person, animal, place or thing), I suggest you start snapping!

The all chosen exhibitors will have their work displayed on the online gallery, a great opportunity to have your viewed by collectors and enthusiasts around the world. There are of course monetary prizes as well, check out the details here.

So get cracking, the deadline for these submissions is August 18th, 2009 with the winners being announced ten days later on August 28th. The entry fee is $35 for non members or why not consider becoming a member? Members get a discount on application fees for competitions (of which there are many) as well as a bevy of artist's services. Pay attention to how many images you submit though, submitting more than three will cost you an extra $10 per photograph.

To see more details of the competition head over to their website or start submitting your work right away