Entering print competitions elevates your craft, providing valuable insight into what makes a great image. This year’s National Sunset Print Award judges brought years of experience entering and judging numerous print competitions.

In the video above, the judges share their perspectives on the importance of entering print competitions, what it has meant to them, and what it can mean to you.

Again, special thanks to the judges of the first annual National Sunset Print Award competition: Tom Carabasi of Ringling College of Art + Design; Julie Hughes, Abbey of London, Jensen Beach, Fla.; Rich Newell, Professional Photographers of America; Carmen Schettino, Carmen Schettino Photography, Sarasota; Jessica Vogel, Jessica Vogel Photography, Shelbyville, Ky.

For more about the winner of the National Sunset Print competition, click here. And, go to www.sunsetprint.com to find out how and where you can enter the 2015 Sunset Print Award competition.