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Photo Competitions

Competition Committee:

Jackie Flowers, 576-1703 and Jerry Grant (digital)

As a group, we haven't been too interested in photo competitions, though some members have had some success on their own. Here is information on the area competitions we're aware of:


Maine.gov Quarterly Photo Contest

Information at www.maine.gov.
Contest categories:
  • Maine coastal scenes
  • Maine inland and mountain scenes
  • Maine wildlife
  • Maine recreation
  • Maine agriculture & rural life
  • Maine cities and towns
Spring entries: Entry deadline is May 12, 2008.
Printable entry form

Norway Savings Bank Annual Photo Contest

Information at www.norwaysavingsbank.com.
Annually; deadline is in very early August (2007: August 3).
NOTE there is a printable release form you must use!

Smithsonian Magazine Annual Photo Contest

Amateurs only! Submit phots or obtain more information at photocontest.smithsonianmag.com/v5/index.html.
Categories are "The Natural World;" "Americana;" "Altered Images;" "Travel;" "People."
Entries by upload only; deadline is Thursday, January 3, 2008.
Finalists will be listed on the Smithsonian Web site on 4/1/08.
NOTE there is a printable model release form you must use if your photo contains recognizable people!

Appalachian Mountain Club Annual Photo Contest

Information at outdoors.org/publications/outdoors/2007/photo-contest-07.cfm
Three categories: "People outdoors;" "Scenics/Nature;" "Visions of AMC."
Annually; deadline is in late November (2007: November 30).


Country Woman Magazine "Focus on Fun!" Photo Contest

Contest rules and other information at Focus on Fun! Photo Contest
Prints & slides only!
Overall winner ($300", plus three categories ($150 each): "Country scenery;" "Beautiful blooms;" "Family moments."
All mailed entries must be postmarked no later than September 15, 2008.

National Wildlife 39th annual Photo Contest

Information at National Wildlife Federation

Cash prizes totaling $25,000, including two $5,000 grand prizes, plus other prizes in three divisions: professional, amateur and youth. Winning photographs will be published online and a selection will appear in the December 2009 issue of the magazine.


Regional Activites Guide of Maine summer photo contest

"If you are a visitor or you live in Maine, and you have great activity photos that depict a Maine summer ... send us your images! If chosen, we'll print your photo in our next Summer issue, and maybe even use it on the front cover!

Email your entry along with a little about where it was taken to: stan@activitiesguideofmaine.com. Include your name, hometown and phone number.

Suggestions of outdoor adventure shots where people are having fun are: festivals, water sports, parades, hiking, kayaking, wildlife, competitions or anything that shows how we have fun in Maine with a creative flair.

Contest winners will also receive gift certificates from some of our advertisers. Please limit entries to two images and good luck!"


Clipcook photo contest

"ClipCook is a government supported Swiss startup. Our mission: More impact for your photos highlighted by the best music of your choice.

This Open Contest is designed to present small series from 6 to 36 photos. Win the cash $ 200 BronzeAward, the $ 300 Silver Award, the $ 500 Gold Award or one of the Jury Awards. The contest starts May 15th and ends July 31st 2010. You keep the unlimited copyrights of your photos. ClipCook does not use your photos for other purpose. It is not possible for other people to download your images from ClipCook."

For more information


Worldwide Camera Club Competition Hosted by Ultimate Photo Tips

"Submit ONE image to represent your club, and we'll pick the best of the best. The prize? The competition is just for fun -- the prizes are glory and bragging rights, and having your image featured on the Ultimate Photo Tips homepage! Three professional photographers will serve as judges for the competition."

Too late for the 2010 competition (April 30 deadline), but we'll watch for the 2011 edition!


ArtPerk

A directory of photography competitions


Last updated 06/01/10.