The New York Photo Awards, one of the most dynamic and sought-after showcases for emerging photographers from all over the world . EXTENDED DEADLINE 2ND MAY 2011

The 2011 edition of The New York Photo Awards will feature twelve category winners – including best fine art single, fine art series, documentary single, documentary series, advertising single, advertising series and photo book – one of whom will be selected for a $5,000 grand cash prize for best overall picture or series.

Submissions to The New York Photo Festival will be evaluated by an internationally diverse jury of photo world luminaries chaired by Sam Barzilay (Director of The New York Photo Festival), and will include Andy Adams (Editor of FlakPhoto.com), Ariel Shanberg (Executive Director, Center for Photography at Woodstock), Jon Feinstein (Curatorial Director, Humble Arts Foundation), Jon Levy (Publisher, Foto 8 Magazine), Rachel Smith (Director, Bonni Benrubi Gallery), Rebecca McClelland (Photography Editor, New Statesman Magazine), Tanya Kiang (Director-Curator, Gallery of Photography, Dublin), and Trish Lambe (Curator-Projects, Gallery of Photography, Dublin)