Photography Contest Rules
Eligibility
- Contest is free to enter
- Participants under 18 years of age are eligible to enter with permission of parent or legal guardian (just have them sign the entry form)
- Contest is for amateur photographers only
- You do not have to be a resident of Carroll County
Entry Forms
- Entry forms are available at the Carroll County Arts Center or can be downloaded here
- One entry form is required for each photograph submitted
Format and Submission
- Photo(s) must have been taken in Carroll County, Ohio
- Photos may be in color or black and white with no “photo shopping” (digital enhancement) other than cropping
- Contest runs from July 14, 2014 through August 22, 2014
- Entry deadline is June 8, 2013
- All entries are to be delivered to the Carroll County Arts Center on July 8, 2014
- Participants may submit up to three (3) photos, 11x14 inches or 8x10 inches in size
- All submitted photos must be mounted on foam core or other photo mounting board
- Each submitted photo must have a completed entry form taped to the back of the photo
- Each submitted photo must have a string loop taped on the back for displaying the photo
- If the photo includes a recognizable person or persons, the model release section of the entry form must be signed
- The Carroll County Arts Center reserves the right to refuse any photo it deems unsuitable
Categories
- Wildlife
- Scenic
- Architectural
- Life in Carroll County
Copyright
- Do not submit any photos you did not shoot or any images downloaded from websites
- By signing the official entry form, you are stating that you are the owner and copyright holder of the photo submitted
Judging/Prizes
- Judging will be done by The Carroll County Arts
- Winning photos will be based on overall composition and technical skill
- Winning entries for each category are: 1st 2nd and 3rd place
- There will be one “Best In Show” along with one “people’s choice” award for the entire contest
- The “People’s choice” award will be determined by a vote of the public viewing the photos
Other
- By signing the entry form and/or submitting a photo, the participant accepts and agrees to the rules and decisions of the contest judges. The judge’s rulings are final
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