Think you have what it takes to be a renowned photographer? Always wanted to display your photos, but never had a place to do it? Maybe you're not quite that ambitious, but you've got one killer shot that you're sure could stand with the best of them?

We at Phillyist have been impressed with your Photoist entries, so we want to give you a chance to display your photography in a more formal gallery setting. Here's where Studio 34 Yoga comes in. The new West Philadelphia business includes creative arts as part of its overall wellness goal and has graciously partnered with us to display your photography in the 2008 Phillyist Framed photography show.

The opening night event will be on June 27, from 7-9 PM, and your work will be on display for about a month after that. We're fired up for what we know will be an awesome show.

There will be frequent update posts from now until opening night, including the selections for live entertainment and photography judges, but we're ready to accept your entries right away! So click through to the continuation to read the rules and instructions for submission.

Phillyist Framed 2008 Entry Rules

1. Fill out the quick application form. Entries will be submitted through Flickr, so we need your info to link your contact details to your Flickr user name. This will help us reach you if your photo is selected as a winner. We won't distribute or spam your email, but we may send you info pertaining to the show.

2. If you don't already have a Flickr account, sign up for one and join the Phillyist Framed 2008 Flickr group, where you'll submit your work to the group photo pool. There is a limit of 3 photos per person, and remember not to mark your photo as "private" so that all of the judges can view them. The pool will close for entries at midnight sharp on the night of Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

3. Remember that this is Phillyist, so we ask that you live and take your photos in the general metro area.

4. We'll require standardization from everyone. So if your photo is one of the 30 entries chosen for the show, you will be responsible to get it printed as an 8x10 (or a similar size if it's irregular —10x10, etc.) and matted and framed according to our set standards:

— Black metal moulding 16x20 frame with regular glass
— White acid free mat
— White acid free foam core backing

We know some of you have never had your work professionally framed before, but we want your work to look its best, so no homemade jobs unless you've got some experience doing this. Most framing stores can charge a significant amount and take quite a bit of time to frame your work, but we're working with a few frame shops to get the winners significant discounts. We'll give you more details about where to go for framing after you've been selected.

5. We will contact the selected photographers no later than Friday, May 30, 2008. Some photographers may have more than one image selected. If you haven't responded to us by Monday, June 1, we will select another image. (If you know you'll be out of town that week, just let us know beforehand.)

6. You'll have just over three weeks to mat and frame your photograph. During the week before the opening reception, you'll deliver your photograph for hanging in the show. We'll need them on location by Tuesday, June 24. We'll give more details about delivery locations and hours once you've been selected.

7. Bring your family and friends to the opening reception on Friday, June 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM to hang out with other Phillyist readers, celebrate our awesome contributors, and spy on gallery-goers as they gush over your work.

Still have questions? Post them in the Flickr Discussion Group or email phillyistframed AT gmail DOT com.

We can't wait to see all of your entries!