LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph takes place on June 11 - 13, 2009. For three days, the photo world converges on Charlottesville, Virginia for exhibitions, outdoor projections, workshops, interviews with legendary photographers and special events.

With a spirit of sharing and encouragement, the LOOK3 YourSpace exhibit gives Festival attendees a chance to produce and display their own photographs publicly. This year's YourSpace theme is "fortune."

for⋅tune – chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets. What does this word mean? Who is truly fortunate? How does fortune (or chance and luck) play out in the photographic process? What photographs can you share that demonstrate the pliability of this theme?

Beginning June 1, 2009, photographers from around the world can submit up to 3 digital images to participate in the YourSpace exhibit. These images will be viewable online during LOOK3. A selection of images will also be chosen by our guest curators, and projected on a large screen right in the middle of all the Festival action. Even if you can't make it to Charlottesville, you can still be part of this celebration. Submit your photos today!

Guest Curators:

David Griffin, Director of Photography, National Geographic

Scott Thode, Deputy Picture Editor, Fortune Magazine

Yolanda Cuomo, Principal, Yolanda Cuomo Design

And more to come!

Submission Instructions:

1. Create a free PhotoShelter Starter account.

2. Upload a selection of images to PhotoShelter.

3. Within PhotoShelter, create a gallery of 1-3 photos that represent our theme: "fortune"

4. Remaining within PhotoShelter, click "LOOK3 YOURSPACE" under the "Community" tab. Choose the gallery you created, and click "Submit Gallery to LOOK3."

Images will then be sent directly to LOOK3 curators for review.

Reviews and updates will happen throughout each day of the festival. Be sure to visit the YourSpace Online Website to see if your work was selected!