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RULES:
1.
All photography work exhibited in this department must
have been made since the last county fair. Exhibitors must
enter classes that match the unit and year in which they are
enrolled. Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit per lot number.
2.
Exhibitors may enter any class
and lot numbers appropriate for age with a maximum of 30
projects. During Face to Face judging, exhibitor can only have
10 projects judged at one sitting. All exhibitors will have
equal opportunity to spend time with a judge.
3.
Photo entries will be judged and awarded ribbons as
follows: Story telling ability within the photo will be 20%;
photo quality and mounting will be 30%; and picture composition
will be 50%. The only exception will be the Graduate Portfolio
in Class H – Photography Portfolio.
4.
Photographs entered must demonstrate the exhibitor’s
knowledge of photography. All entries MUST be the
exhibitor’s original work. A copy, in whole or in part, will be
disqualified.
5.
Photo exhibits must be mounted
onto a sturdy piece of 11”x14” black or white poster board. An
optional thin material, such as construction paper may be
mounted under photos. This under mount should not extend more
than ¼” from beneath the edge of the photo. NO matte or foam
board accepted except for the Photo Enlargements Class B lot #’s
17 – 22; Class D lot #’s 17 – 32; Class F lot #’s 11-14 and
Class G lot #’s 19-36. Not using matte and foam board in
Enlargements will not affect the judging outcome. No frames or
hooks on back of entries will be accepted.
6.
Photo sets of 3 may be cropped no smaller than 3”x3”.
Cropping a photo must improve the composition and have some
background. Photo sets will contain photos no larger than 4” x
6”. Photo enlargements must be 5” x 7” or larger.
7.
The front of the exhibit will contain the photos and any
optional under-mounts. These items must be mounted securely
with a sturdy adhesive, such as rubber cement or archival
adhesive. No other decoration, captions, or title will be
allowed. The only exception will be the Captioned Photos in
Class F – “All Class Photography”.
8.
Entry tags need to be mounted
on the front of the exhibit,
with tape or rubber cement.
9.
A 3”x5” index card must be included on the back upper-left
of each photo entry. The card should include: the camera type
(simple camera, 35mm auto, 35mm manual, digital to be used
ONLY IN DIGITAL CLASS); film speed (ASO
or ISO found on negative edge); special exposure information;
lighting type; filters used; etc.
10.
All photos that are created by or from a computer-editing
program will be considered digital photographs and must be
entered in the digital class.
Premiums: Class A-C & F (face
to face) $2.00-1.75-1.50-1.25
Premiums: Class D, E, & J
(face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75
Premiums: Class G-H (face to
face) $3.00-2.75-2.50-2.25
One Grand Champion and Special Merit given per class (if judge
so desires) Ribbons only
Class A - Photo I (Adventures
with Your Camera)
For the skills of a registered first year member only
Color
B&W
Lot#
Lot#
1 2 4 photos, 2 different subjects with
a horizontal and a vertical of
each subject.
3 4 3 photos, same subject, but with
different backgrounds.
5 6 3 landscape photos, showing
different horizon lines.
7 8 3 photos, same subjects that are
composed in a different way on
each photo.
9 10 3 photo, same subject, but with the
light coming from different directions.
11 12 3 photos, using flash.
13 14 3 photos, same subject with
different views or angles.
15 16 2 trick photos.
17 18 Any 3 photos that do not fit into
any other category
Class B - Photo II (Exploring
Photography)
For the skills of a registered second year member only
Color B&W
Lot#
Lot#
1 2 3 photos, night photography
without flash.
3 4 3 photos, panning and/or stopping
action.
5 6 3 photos, existing light (sun
light, lamp light, etc.), no flash can be used.
7 8 3 photos, showing different
aspects of composition guidelines.
9 10 3 photos, using a flash or strobe.
11 12 3 photos, using filters and/or
vignettes (describe what was done to
each on index card).
13 14 A panorama set of 3 photos that
combine to form one continuous
photo. Not to exceed 10”x13” on your 11”x14” board.
15 16 Any 3 photos that do not fit into
any other category
Photo Enlargement
17 18 Silhouette photo (lacks detail)
19 20 Still life photography
(collection of inanimate objects by the
photographer)
21 22 Any Other Photo that does not
fit in other category
Class C - Photo
III (Adventures with Adjustable
Cameras)
For the skills of a second year member and above with an
adjustable camera.
Color B&W
Lot #
Lot #
1 2 3 photos, close-ups
3 4 3 photos, demonstrating depth of
field
5 6 3 photos, stopping action
7 8 3 photos, same subject, different
focal length lenses or a zoom lens set at 3 different lengths
9 10 3 night photos, outside with flash
11 12 3 night photos, outside without
flash using available light
(moon, street light, house
light)
13 14 3 photos taken inside without flash
using existing light
15 16 3 photos of action that shows motion
Class D - Advanced Skills
For the skills of a registered third year member and above.
Color B&W
Lot #
Lot #
1 2 (3) Animal photos
3 4 (3) People photos
5 6 (3) Studio-type photos (portraits
or products)
7 8 (3) Action sports photos
9 10 (3) Natural landscape photos
11 12 (3) Cityscape (manmade) photos
13 14 (3) Abstract and/or
multiple-exposure photos
15 16 (3)
Jefferson
County Fair Scenes
Photo Enlargement
17 18 Animal Photo
19 20 People Photo
21 22 Studio-type photo
23 24 Action sports photo
25 26 Natural landscape photo
27 28 Cityscape photo
29 30 Abstract and/or multiple-exposure
photo
31 32 Any other photo that does not fit in
other category
Class E – Digital Photos
Rules:
This class is for any photo taken with a digital camera.
Color B&W
Lot #
Lot #
1 2 (3) People photos
3 4 (3) Baby/Children photos
5 6 (3) Scenery/Landscape photos
7 8 (3) Architecture photos
9 10 (3) Sunrise/Sunset photos
11 12 (3) Plant or Flowers photos
13 14 (3) Animals
15 16 (3) Action
17 18 Any other (3) photos that do not fit
into any other category.
DIGITAL PHOTO ENHANCEMENT
Must be color photos, the original digital image is to then be
enlarged using a personal computer and printer with the final
enlargement being 5” x 7” minimum and 8” x 10” maximum. The
resulting enlargement shall show change by addition, deletion,
color change etc. The original photo must also be attached to
the front of the entry. Judging will also be on the standard
rules of composition. It must be the original work of the
exhibitor, downloading an image from the internet is not
allowed.
19
People
20
Baby/Children
21
Scenery/landscape
22
Architecture
23
Sunrise/Sunset
24
Plant/Flowers
25
Animals
26
Action
27
Any photo that does not fit into any other category
Class F - All Class
Photography
1. Exhibits may include color prints, B&W prints, or digital
prints.
2. Photos under “Captioned Photos” must include at least one
of the following: Caption on each photo, a title for the
exhibit, and/or additional decorations. Any caption or title
must relate to photos and be neatly printed, typed (or use
rubbed lettering).
3. Each slide exhibit must be placed in its own sealed
envelope with your name, class, and entry number written on the
outside of the envelope and each individual slide.
Lot#
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th +
Year Year Year Year Year
1 2 3 4 5 (3)
photos, describing single story.
6 7 8 9 10 (3)
photos, describing single subject.
Photo Enlargement
- 11 12 13 14 (3)
photos, any black and white photo that has
been colorized.
Captioned Photo (make note of
class F, Rule 2)
15 16 17 18 19 3
photos, describing a single story.
20 21 22 23 24 3 photos,
describing a single subject.
- 25 26 27 28 A photo
enlargement, any subject.
A Five Minute or Less Slide
Show
-
29 30 31 32 Any subject. Must
include music or
narration.
A Creative Photography Exhibit
33 34 35 36 37 Poster
on any subject pertaining to photography.
- - 38 39 40
Scrapbook on any photo subject.
- 41 42 43 44 Product
or gift that contains photography.
Class G - Photography Career
1.
For the skills of a registered fourth year member and
above.
2.
Photos must have photo releases. (Forms available from
your photo leader or at
County
Office) Release must be attached to back of entry on the upper
right.
3.
Entries will be treated as a mock publication submission
and judged based on its adherence to specified entry
description.
Color B&W
Lot #
Lot #
1 2 (3) Emotional photo (Evoking an
emotion in the viewer)
3 4 (3) Fashion photo
5 6 (3) Food photo
7 8 (3) News photo
9 10 (3) Promotional photo
11 12 (3) Sports photo
13 14 (3) Travel photo
15 16 (3) Environment photo
17 18 (3) Other photo work not mentioned.
List your category
idea on the 3x5 card
Photo Enlargement
19 20 Emotional photo
21 22 Fashion photo
23 24 Food photo
25 26 News photo
27 28 Promotional photo
29 30 Sports photo
31 32 Travel photo
33 34 Environmental photo
35 36 Other photo work not mentioned. List
your category idea
on the 3x5 card
Class H - Photography
Portfolio
1. Teen Portfolio is for members fifteen years and older (not
in their last year). Entries will be judged face to face.
2. Graduate Portfolio is for graduating photo members with 5
or more years in the photo program.
3. Limit one portfolio entry per member. Entries will be
treated like a talent review for consideration of possible
employment in the field of photography.
4. Select your 10 best 8” x 10” photos from any years to show
off your talent as a photographer.
5. Photos must be placed within a single container:
·
A 3-ring binder with 8x10 sheets fastened into binder
·
An album of professional quality (not necessarily
expensive) with matte style pages that photos slide into
Teen Graduate
1 2 Color or B&W photo enlargement portfolio.
3 4 Slide (Chromatic) Image portfolio
Class J - Action! Making
Videos and Movies
Rules:
1. No longer than 5 minutes
2. VHS Player will be provided, but movie producer must
provide own equipment.
A five minute or less taped or
filmed movie exhibit
Lot #
1 Documentary
2 Celebration
3 Promotional advertising
4 Tourism
5 Short Fictional Subject
6 Any other Subject. List your category idea.
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