The 2012 Macquarie Photography Prize categories will be 'Funny Faces', 'Storms', 'Architecture' and 'Arthouse'.

Entrants are eligible from any country and any age.

Prizemoney is $10,000AUD ............ at this stage. It might yet be increased. Best in Show will receive $5,000AUD and the 4 sectional winners $500AUD each. The People's Choice winner receives camera equipment worth $3,000AUD.

Finalists per section have been increased from 20 to 25.

Exhibitions in Sydney, Dubbo and Orange in NSW, Australia during July 2012.