JOHN WOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2008 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Rules and Guidelines

Download Brochure Here (pdf)

About the Annual Photography Show...

The JWCC 8th Annual Photography Show is the only dedicated photography show for all ages in the Tri-State area. All skill levels are welcome.

The purpose of the contest is to encourage photographers to create new works, so all entries must have been created within the past 12 months.

The contest is a collaboration with Quincy’s Chamber of Commerce and coincides with the annual Dogwood Festival held in Quincy’s historic downtown the first weekend in May. The Chamber gives out a special award for the Best Dogwood Photo.

Youth Categories:
   Dogwood Flowers
   Animals (Domestic pets, zoo animals, wild-life, etc.)
   Portraits
   Landscapes
   Flowers
   Computer-Enhanced Photos
   Multiple Print Series

Cost Of Entry (Youth):
   $3 per photo or 2 for $5. Limit 2 photos.

Display Requirements (Youth):
   Photographs MUST be matted.
   You may use cardboard, foam board, etc.
   A wire securely stretched across the width of the piece is mandatory. Strings, sawtooth, or plate hangers will NOT be accepted.

   Maximum size is 24” x 36”.

Adult Categories: (age 19 and older)
   Dogwood Flowers
   Animals (Domestic pets, zoo animals, wild-life, etc.)
   Portraits
   Landscapes
   Flowers
   Computer-Enhanced Photos
   Darkroom - This photo must have been taken and developed by entrant.
   Architecture
   Bridges

Cost Of Entry (Adult):
   $15 for 3 photos.
   You may enter more than 3 photos, but you will be required to pay an additional $15 for every set of 3 photos that are entered.
   You may make copies of the entry form and title cards as needed.

Display Requirements (Adult):
   Photographs MUST be matted.
   You may use cardboard, foam board, etc.
   A wire securely stretched across the width of the piece is mandatory. Strings, sawtooth, or plate hangers will NOT be accepted.

   Maximum size is 24” x 36”.

Deadline for Entry

Entries will be accepted between April 21 and April 24, 2008.

Entry Forms

All entrants must complete an entry form and attach the completed (see pdf brochure) title card(s) to the back of each piece.

Tips for a Successful Entry

It is highly recommended that photographs do not display the date. Judges usually count off when dates are on the photos. You may be able to remove the date using Adobe Photoshop or similar photo editing software. All cameras have a setting on them that allows you to turn off the day/time display function.
 

Plexiglas is preferred. JWCC will not be held responsible for shattered or damaged glass. Strings, sawtooth, or plate hangers will NOT be accepted. Maximum entry size is 24” x 36”.

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Right of Refusal

John Wood Community College reserves the right to refuse potentially offensive works. Due to space limitations, we reserve the right to display only winning photographs. All attempts will be made to hang as many entries as possible.
 

Publicity Photos

Some photos of entries may be used by John Wood Community College for promotional purposes, including postings on JWCC’s website, www.jwcc.edu, with the permission of the photographer. Entrants must sign the photo release portion of the entry form at the time of entry.
 

Photos of award-winning entrants may also be taken during the Awards Reception and used for publicity. A separate model release form must be signed by the entrant for the college to use these for publicity.

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