Requirements:

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1. No more than six (6) photographs can be submitted or one (1) collage of work.

 

2. The photographs and/or mounting boards must be no larger than 20x16 inches and mounted on white, black, or gray color boards.

 

3. The contestant is required to make a minimum three (3) minute oral presentation, explaining the methods or techniques used

     in developing the project.

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4. All photos must be contestants' original work.

    Contestants entering unoriginal work will be disqualified. 

 

5. Editing is allowed for minor touch-ups and image correction in a manner that simulates darkroom. 

 

6. Composite images, and photomontages are permitted, however, each element of the composite image/photomontage

     must be the student's original photograph. 

     Digital composites are allowed. 

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Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria:

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• Technical Merit (25)

   Focus

   Color Quality

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• Cleanness (15)

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• Composition (20 pts)

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• Effective use of light (25 pts)

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• Viewer involvement (15 pts)