PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION
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Hodge Exhibit Building Chair: Jeff McEvoy 603-554-2471
- Please visit the fair website prior to arrival and fill out the new entry form SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PHOTO COMPETITION. This will minimize the time you need to spend filling it out on site. There will still be some items to be taken care of at the registration table.
- Entries must be checked in at the Hodge Building between 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. SHARP on the opening Friday of the fair. Closed judging will take place immediately after check-in ends. PLEASE NOTE: Late entries cannot be accepted.
- Entries must be picked up between 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Entries will NOT be released prior to the 5:00 p.m. fair closing time. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE EARLY
- IMPORTANT: Open division photos may vary in image size but MUST not exceed 11” X 14” including matting. No glass, frames or hangers permitted. QUESTIONS? Email or call PRIOR to the day of competition as they may not be answered the day of.
- Due to space limitations, no more than 10 entries per entrant may be submitted and only 1 entry per category.
- The entrants name and phone number must be clearly written on the back of each entry.
- No names or dates are permitted on the front of the photo as the entry remains anonymous for judging.
- Photographs will be judged on composition, technical excellence, artistic creativity and how well the photograph fits the category.
- Nude or suggestive photos will not be accepted.
- Please do not enter photos that have previously won an award at the Sandwich Fair.
- The Chair reserves the right to combine related categories in the event of insufficient entries or divide a category in the event of a large number of entries. The Chair will have the final say in which category is appropriate for any entry in question.
PREMIUMS PAID
All Divisions 1st – $5.00 2nd – $3.00 3rd – $2.00
CATEGORIES FOR OPEN DIVISION
PORTRAIT: The art of capturing a subject, or a group, in which the facial features are predominant. The subject can be photographed in a studio, using various lighting and poses or on location utilizing artificial and natural lighting.
LANDSCAPE (Waterscape is now a part of this category)
ANIMALS:
Class A: Domestic Class B: Wildlife
ACTION: Subject of the photo must be in motion
ARCHITECTURE: The subject of this photo will be the building or structure
BLACK and WHITE: A B&W photo that would fit any category
NATURE: Plants, Trees, Insects, Flowers
PHOTOSHOP FUN: Images that have been manipulated in Photoshop. Thus creating a graphic design using layers, masking, filters, and any other tool to enhance the image.
SELFIE FUN: Photo must clearly show this was taken by the subject themselves. Can be individual or group shot. Will be judged on creativity and uniqueness.
HOMETOWN PRIDE: Photo must have been taken in Sandwich, NH and labeled with location
UNIQUELY NEW HAMPSHIRE: Photo must be labeled with exact location photo taken within the state of New Hampshire only!
MISCELLANEOUS: Photos that do not fit any of the above categories
SPECIAL AWARDS
JUDGE’S FAVORITE AWARDS
Open Categories Winner – $50 High School Winner – $40 Middle School Winner – $30 Elementary School Winner – $20
Sponsored by The McEvoy Family
GEORGE H. CLARK MEMORIAL PRIZE
Presented to the photographer with the best pictures exhibited Judged on total work entered. $15.00 Award
2022 Winner – Kristin Hand, Bridgewater, NH
ROBERT ZIESING MEMORIAL AWARD
Best photo of a Lakes Region Sunrise. $10.00 Award
Sponsored annually by the family in honor of long time exhibitor Robert Ziesing 2022 Winner – Kath Blake, Meredith, NH
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DIVISIONS
High School Division Grades 9 – 12/ Ages 15 – 18 Middle School Division Grades 6 – 8/Ages 11-14 Elementary School Division Grades 1 – 5/Ages 6-10
Home School will be age appropriate for the above divisions
PREMIUMS PAID
All Divisions 1st – $5.00 2nd – $3.00 3rd – $2.00
Categories for School Divisions ONLY
High School Grades 9-12 Categories: 7
PEOPLE: Formal or candid pictures of people and groups
PLACES: Landscapes, waterscapes, cityscape locations that depict a scene THINGS: Man-made or natural objects that create a strong center of interest ANIMALS: Pets, domestic animals or wildlife
ABSTRACTION: Non-manipulated, non-objective to abstract images that convey a sense of design
PHOTOSHOP FUN: Filters, composites, or altered images that have been digitally manipulated
BLACK and WHITE:
Division A: Film print made in the darkroom by the student Division B: Digital print for any category
Middle School Grades 6 – 8
Categories: 6
PEOPLE: Formal or candid pictures of people and groups
PLACES: Landscapes, waterscapes, cityscape locations that depict a scene THINGS: Man-made or natural objects that create a strong center of interest ANIMALS: Pets, domestic animals or wildlife
ABSTRACTION: Non-manipulated, non-objective to abstract images that convey a sense of design
PHOTOSHOP FUN: Filters, composites, or altered images that have been digitally manipulated
Elementary School Grades 1 – 5
Categories: 5
PEOPLE: People posed or natural
PLACES: Locations
THINGS: Man-made or natural objects
ANIMALS: Pets, domestic animals or wildlife
ABSTRACTION: Abstract images manipulated or not
