ORLEANS – Calling all photographers it’s time to enter the Orleans Dogwood Festival Photo Contest.
The last day for entries will be Friday, April 21st.
There are 3 skill levels for you to choose from for your entries:
Amateur/beginner (Example: This is great if you’re just getting started and use your cell phone camera or a simple point-and-shoot camera, do little to no editing, and take photos for fun).
Intermediate (Example: If you are comfortable with your photography but do not consider yourself a pro, this level is for you – Especially if you have a Facebook page, only occasionally share/sell your images, use intermediate equipment, and edit images).
Advanced: (Example: This is a great level if you have your own photography business that brings you regular income or exposure, has your own watermark/website, and you consider your photography/equipment and editing skills to be advanced) – if any of these things apply, please select this level.
It will be entirely up to you which level you choose to submit your photos to, but please be honest and accurate with your work. We want to welcome all levels of talent and see what everyone is capable of.
Photographers are welcomed and encouraged to print out a small bio/photo for an “About the Photographer” display that can sit next to their entries, but this is not required.
The subjects of your photos can be of your choice – But please be sure to include at least ONE Orleans-related photo with your entries.
Photos may be dropped off at The Orleans Public Library. They can be picked up at the Orleans Public Library the following week after the festival. Photos MUST be picked up within the following week.
Photos will be on display starting Tuesday, April 25 at the Orleans Public Library during business hours and student art reception hours.
Non-biased out-of-town judges will rate the photos based on several attributes.
There will be a first, second, and third place in each entry-level as well as several honorable mentions such as:
- Favorite Nature Photo
- Favorite Animal Photo
- Favorite People Photo
- Favorite Black and White Photo
- Favorite Orleans-Related Photo
People’s Choice award OVERALL will be voted upon by a quarter a vote from the public.
This contest is for Orleans/surrounding township residents only.
There will be a $1 entry fee for EACH photo that you submit. Entries should be limited to no more than 5 photographs per person. You may only submit photos to the one level that best suits you and your photos.
Officials will assume with any photo of a person that you as the photographer have been given permission by the subject to submit your photo. Please be responsible!
All photos must be no smaller than a 5×7 and must be framed or matted. Entries should include the name and telephone number of the photographer, as well as the level of choice for judging. This can be done with a sticky note on the back of the frame or mat.
Individuals should not submit a photo unless they are the photographer.
All questions should be submitted to contest chair Katlin Phillips. She can be contacted at 812-653-8877, (texting is okay), or by email at kcpercifield@hotmail.com.
