Description:
The Photography Contest Platform is a web application designed to host and manage photography competitions online. It allows photographers to submit their entries, browse submissions, and participate in contests organized by theme, location, or event. The platform encourages creativity and community interaction by providing voting, judging, and prize management features.

The backend (PHP, Java, or Node.js) handles user registration, photo uploads, contest creation, voting, and result computation. The frontend (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript) offers a visually appealing, user-friendly interface for contest participation, gallery viewing, and real-time updates.

Key Features:

• User accounts for photographers and contest organizers.

• Create and manage photography contests with specific rules and deadlines.

• Upload and showcase photo entries with descriptions.

• Public voting system and/or judge panel for fair evaluation.

• Leaderboards displaying top entries and winners.

• Notification system for contest updates and results.

• Prize management and winner announcements.

• Responsive design for mobile and desktop access.

Example Use Case:

An organization launches a “Nature Photography” contest inviting users worldwide to submit their best nature shots. Participants upload photos, voters cast their votes, and winners are announced on the platform with featured galleries.