Viewbook PhotoStory, a new contemporary photography contest opened its submissions today, encouraging all photographers around the world to submit their most compelling series of photographs. Viewbook PhotoStory 2009 challenges documentary and conceptual photographers around the world to create compelling stories with a linear series of photographs in an online gallery. Every professional photographer or emerging talent can easily submit their series free of charge using a 60 day, no obligation, Viewbook Pro account. The first prize winners receive international publications & lifelong subscriptions with a value exceeding $12,000. The best photo series get published in the Viewbook PhotoStory 2009 book.

Viewbook PhotoStory is initiated by Viewbook.com and GUP Magazine, backed up by Blurb.com, Workbook.com and many supporters. The organization encourages photographers to submit their work as early as possible to get the most out of the public voting. Submissions close on 1 October 2009.