PHOTOGRAPHY-ADULT DIVISION
Superintendent: James Simpson 479-957-7299
Photo Contest is Open to Adult Exhibitors ** Youth entries will be accepted it the 4H / Youth Department **
*** IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES! *** Registration must be completed online at https:// bentonar. fairwire. com by Sept. 15 Registration past the deadline will be subject to a late $ 2.00 late fee. Entries will only be accepted on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Exhibits must be picked up on Sunday, September 28 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
The Photography Department will consist of an Amateur Division( 1) and a Pro Division( 2). Each Division has a Black & White Section( 1) and a Color Section( 2). There are 8 classes in each section. See rules and class descriptions below.
Special Awards: Awards for Best of Show Color and Best of Show Black & White in both the Amateur and Pro Divisions. Presented at 9:00 AM Saturday, September 27 at the Livestock Barn. Awards provided by Oscar’ s Awards and Engraving. Thank you!
Rules:
1. All photos should be securely attached to matting-weight material or matted, as if preparing to place in a frame. Card stock is too thin / foam board is too thick. NO FRAMES OR GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. No hooks, wires or other hanging attachments are needed. Overall dimensions, including matte, must not exceed 11 " x14 ". Preferred entry will be an 8” x10” photo placed in an 11” x14” matte.
2. Exhibitors may enter one( 1) photo in each class, for both sections, in one division. Any individual may only submit entries in one division( Amateur or Pro). There is a maximum of 16 entries per exhibitor( 8 photos in each section).
3. Photos may be processed and / or printed by a professional lab but must have been taken by the exhibitor.
4. Photos may be taken with either digital or film cameras.
5. All photos must not have been entered in previous years.
6. Judging in both Divisions will be based on the Danish system. Each photo entered will be eligible to be awarded a Blue, Red, or White ribbon, or no ribbon at
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