This year's LPA Futures competition for young photographers is now open to entries, with representation by one of the UK's top agents the prize

LPA Futures is part of the Lisa Pritchard Agency. Every two years, it takes on five young photographers for a two year period, providing representation and support in the early stages of their careers. The winning five are chosen by a panel of industry experts: this year's panel includes DDB London art buyer Sarah Thomson and Saatchi & Saatchi Design head of photography Tim Cole.

The current crop of LPA Futures includes Laura Pannack (whose image is shown above), who has since gone on to great things, including winning a World Press Photo Award.

For details on how to enter, go to lisapritchard.com. Deadline February 7 2011.