This exhibit consists of photos taken by the individual exhibitor. A photo can be entered only one year. Individuals can enter in only one Level and may enter only one exhibit per class in that Level. Level 1 is for members who have taken pictures for three years or less, Level 2 is for those who have taken pictures for four to six years, and Level 3 is for those who have advanced skill level. All grades within each Level are before September 1 of the current calendar year.

 

Digital Photos may be entered. Adjustments to digital photographs are limited to color and contrast adjustments, cropping, gray scaling, exposure adjustments and red eye reduction (with the exception of classes 25-28).

 

Prints: Black and white or color prints may be exhibited. Prints must be no smaller the 4”X6” and no larger than 5” x 7” (except when panoramic prints are used) for all classes, except classes 5, 10, 14, 18, and 22 where prints may be up to 8” x 10”. Prints should be printed on photo-quality paper (not copy paper). Print quality is taken into consideration by the Judges. Photos will be disqualified if in a frame.

 

Titles, Captions an d Other Required Information: On the front of the board, there must be a title (i.e. My Trip to the Zoo, or My Favorite Photo) and each photo must have a caption giving the viewer more information about the photograph. The title should not be the class description (ie. Digitally adjusted photo) rather a description of the subject of the photos (ie. “My Day at the Zoo”) The back of each board must include the exhibitor’s name, county, number of years in the 4-H photography project, camera type (digital SLR, smart phone, digital point and- shoot, or 35 mm film), and mega pixels (if camera is digital).

 

Boards: Prints must be securely attached to the surface of a single black or white (not colored) poster board, foam core, or mat board. Photos will be disqualified if on regular printing paper or card stock. No double matting, use of multiple layers or more than one color of mat. The entire print must be seen and cannot be masked in any way. Boards must be 14” x 14” for all classes.

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Class Number

 

Level 1 - Focus on Photography

 

Junior Classes - (Grades 3-7)

For members who have beginning skill level.

• Class 1. Four photos: one photo from each of the following categories — people, animals, plant life and scenery.
• Class 2. Four photos of people doing different things. Show a variety of activities, camera angles, and lighting choices.
• Class 3. Four otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture taking. The caption for each print must correctly identify what is wrong and provide an appropriate solution to prevent the mistake.
• Class 4. Series of 4 photos telling a story or illustrating a single event.
• Class 5. Best individual photo made this year.

 

Senior Classes - (Grades 8-12)

For members who have beginning skill level.

• Class 6. Four (4) photos, one from each of the following categories — people, animals, plant life, and scenery.
• Class 7. Four (4) photos of people doing different things, showing a variety of activities, camera angles, and lighting choices.
• Class 8. Four (4) otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture taking. The caption for each print must correctly identify what is wrong and provide an appropriate solution to prevent the mistake.
• Class 9. Series of (4) photos telling a story or illustrating a single event.
• Class 10. Best individual photo made this year.

 

Level 2 - Controlling the Image

 

Junior Classes - (Grades 3-7)

For members who have intermediate skill level.

• Class 11. Four photos showing good composition, such as placement of subject, framing, contrast, or perspective. The caption for each photo or the title of the board must explain the ideas being illustrated.
• Class 12. Four action photos showing use of film speed or digital ISO, please include film speed or digital ISO, shutter speed & aperture (if camera is adjustable.)
• Class 13. Four photos showing effective lighting, media, techniques, and process. The caption for each photo or the title of the board must explain the ideas being illustrated.
• Class 14. Best individual photo made this year. 

 

Senior Classes - (Grades 8-12)

For members who have intermediate skill level.

• Class 15. Four photos showing good composition, such as placement of subject, framing, contrast, or perspective. The caption for each photo or the title of the board must explain the ideas being illustrated.
• Class 16. Four action photos showing use of film speed or digital ISO. Please include film speed or digital ISO, shutter speed & aperture (if camera is adjustable.)
• Class 17. Four photos showing effective lighting, media, techniques, and process. The caption for each photo or the title of board must explain the ideas being illustrated.
• Class 18. Best individual photo made this year.

 

Level 3 - Mastering Photography

 

All Grades

For members who have advanced skill level.

• Class 19. Four photos showing member’s knowledge of one of the following: different lenses, photo lamps, existing light, filters, or special effects. The caption for each photo or the title of the board must explain the ideas(s) being illustrated.
• Class 20. Four outstanding “people” pictures.
• Class 21. Four landscapes or nature photos.
• Class 22. Best individual photo taken this year.

 

Digitally Adjusted Photos

Exhibit must include both the original photo labeled “original photo”, the digitally adjusted photo labeled “adjusted photo” with a short summary of what was done (cropping, red-eye removal, color or contrast adjustment, exposure adjustment, etc.) Must be on a single black or white poster board, foam core or mat board 14” x 14”.

• Class 23. Junior (Grades 3-7)
• Class 24. Senior (Grades 8-12)

 

Digitally Altered Photograph/Photographic Illustration Taken with a Digital Camera by the Exhibitor

Alterations are beyond common photography techniques of red eye removal, cropping, etc. The exhibit includes a print of the original photograph, labeled “original photo,” and the digitally altered image, labeled “photographic illustration”. Must be securely attached to foam core or poster board and be no larger than 14”X14”. Attach up to 1/2 page of written explanation of the alterations to the back of the exhibit.

• Class 25. Junior (Grades 3-7)
• Class 26. Senior (Grades 8-12)

 

Digitally Altered Scanned Image

Exhibit must include the original image, labeled “original image,” and the digitally altered image, labeled “altered image”. Alterations are beyond common photography techniques of red eye removal, cropping, etc. Must be on a single black or white poster board, foam core or mat board 14”X14”. Attach up to 1/2 page of written explanation of the alterations to the back of the exhibit. Trademark images may not be used.

• Class 27. Junior (Grades 3-7)
• Class 28. Senior (Grades 8-12)