aapc inked idol
CONTENTS
ONLINE #1
Online Entries Open February 1st
Online Entries Close May 1st
ONLINE #2 (Themed)
Online Entries Open August 1st
Online Entries Close November 1st
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Both Inked Idols and Pinups are ONLINE ONLY competitions open to people aged 18+.
There are 2 events within the “Images” categories our standard and our themed contests. All parts to the competition are judged by a panel, according to the judging criteria set.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $25 application fee and supply 2 professional photographs for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
After submission, when entries close, applications are reviewed and will be judged.
Themed entries must include a “holiday” or “character”.
Division breakdowns:
Inked Idols competition
- MX Australian Inked Idol (Open division. 18+)
- Miss Inked Idol (18-34)
- Ms Inked Idol (35+)
- Mr Inked Idol (18+)
Pinups competition
- Preparatory Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Preparatory Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrants can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Premier Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Premier Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Dapper Dude
Category for male or indentifying entrants, Any age.
- Perfect Pinup Pair (Couples/Duo category)
Entrant styling can be in the classic 20s-60s era; or modern 70s onwards influence. Tattoos acceptable in this division.
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of styling plus overall impression. (For Inked Idols there is also a tattoo art scoring – quantity does not form part of the judging)
Judging criteria & Scoring breakdown – INKED IDOLS
Photographic sections – Personality & Show your skin
Each Image judged on the same criteria to make a total /60
/5
Posing and Poise
Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique? Confidence, Display good posture and body awareness?
/5
Concept
Originality, Uniqueness, Continuity with rules
/10
Styling
Costuming, Props, Cohesion
/5
Overall
X-Factor, Capture
/5
Tattoo cohesion
Has the model chosen complimentary outfits you can see the tattoos?
Judging criteria & Scoring breakdown – PINUPS
Photographic sections – Personality & Casual/Everyday wear
Each Image judged on the same criteria to make a total /50
/5
Posing and Poise
Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique? Confidence, Display good posture and body awareness?
/5
Concept
Originality, Uniqueness, Continuity with rules
/10
Styling
Costuming, Props, Cohesion
/5
Overall
X-Factor, Capture
- Timeline
- About the competition
- How to enter
- Division breakdown
- Scoring breakdown
ONLINE #1
Online Entries Open February 1st
Online Entries Close May 1st
ONLINE #2 (Themed)
Online Entries Open August 1st
Online Entries Close November 1st
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Both Inked Idols and Pinups are ONLINE ONLY competitions open to people aged 18+.
There are 2 events within the “Images” categories our standard and our themed contests. All parts to the competition are judged by a panel, according to the judging criteria set.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $25 application fee and supply 2 professional photographs for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
After submission, when entries close, applications are reviewed and will be judged.
Themed entries must include a “holiday” or “character”.
Division breakdowns:
Inked Idols competition
- MX Australian Inked Idol (Open division. 18+)
- Miss Inked Idol (18-34)
- Ms Inked Idol (35+)
- Mr Inked Idol (18+)
Pinups competition
- Preparatory Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Preparatory Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrants can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Premier Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Premier Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Dapper Dude
Category for male or indentifying entrants, Any age.
- Perfect Pinup Pair (Couples/Duo category)
Entrant styling can be in the classic 20s-60s era; or modern 70s onwards influence. Tattoos acceptable in this division.
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of styling plus overall impression. (For Inked Idols there is also a tattoo art scoring – quantity does not form part of the judging)
Judging criteria & Scoring breakdown – INKED IDOLS
Photographic sections – Personality & Show your skin
Each Image judged on the same criteria to make a total /60
/5
Posing and Poise
Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique? Confidence, Display good posture and body awareness?
/5
Concept
Originality, Uniqueness, Continuity with rules
/10
Styling
Costuming, Props, Cohesion
/5
Overall
X-Factor, Capture
/5
Tattoo cohesion
Has the model chosen complimentary outfits you can see the tattoos?
Judging criteria & Scoring breakdown – PINUPS
Photographic sections – Personality & Casual/Everyday wear
Each Image judged on the same criteria to make a total /50
/5
Posing and Poise
Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique? Confidence, Display good posture and body awareness?
/5
Concept
Originality, Uniqueness, Continuity with rules
/10
Styling
Costuming, Props, Cohesion
/5
Overall
X-Factor, Capture
