* The Photo-Festivals , nonprofit organization based in London, is open enrollment for its first international tour for photographers. This year, the organization brings the program Photo-Festivals On the Road to the Brazilian photography festival Paraty in Focus.

The Photo-Festivals On The Road's target audience is emerging photographers, photography students, enthusiasts and professionals. The program's goal is to facilitate participants' access to the best festivals of photography in the world, promoting the exchange of talent and experts.

Several years ago, the team travels to Photo-Festivals of photography festivals around the world. The most rewarding are not necessarily the main attractions, but chats about photography, the exhibition inspiring work with new talent as well as exhibitions featuring the works of internationally recognized photographers.

This year, the organization will bring some photographers, approved by portfolio selection, to participate in Paraty in Focus. Some activities are scheduled to take place during the tour: development of an individual work, collective projects, as well as free access to the attractions of the PEF program, with even the possibility of being made independent travel.

Those interested should register here until midnight (local time in England) on July 15. It is necessary that the candidate meets certain prerequisites: be 18 years, emerging photographer, photography student or professional with practical knowledge of photography. Note that the program has a cost of £ 1,000 - equivalent to 1,200 euros or $ 1,450. Only the selected photographers should pay. Access here the General Terms and Conditions of the program.

Should be sent to the e-mail ontheroad@photo-festivals.com, entitled "Submission PEF On The Road 2010", the following documents: a series of up to 20 photos, which are related to the theme of Paraty in Focus 2010, "Inventories of the Earth", a written job description, curriculum vitae, a letter indicating why it is important to participate in the program Photo-Festivals On the Road in Paraty in Focus, and what are the personal benefits that this experience would entail.

20 photographers will be selected in all. The Photo-Festivals will contact those selected around July 18.

* Targeted at emerging photographers, the nonprofit Photo-Festivals also has programs, Crossing Point, residence, and the Meeting of the Forum Photography Collective Beirut.