Photography

Manuals required.

State Fair Entries:

Each county may send from each level:

Level 1 – 2 State Fair Entries

Level 2 – 4 State Fair Entries

Level 3 – 4 State Fair Entries

County may send two entries from Level 1, four entries from Level 2, and four entries from Level 3 for a total of ten exhibits. Being selected as a class winner may not be an automatic State Fair entry. The judge(s) will need to choose the best from each level.

** Fair Entry – You MUST register your 4-H project in Fair Entry if you plan to exhibit at the 4-H Fair. See page 21. **

• 1. May enter 2 exhibits, but only 1 per category.
  2. Read and do required activities in manual.
  3. All images are to be original images taken by the 4-H member.
  4. Complete a 4-H Photography Record Sheet each year.

4. Photos must have been taken since the last project entry date of the county fair.
5. All poster exhibits are to be mounted on a background board 22” by 28”, displayed horizontally, mounted on stiff backing (foam board, corrugated board, thin paneling, thin luan board--keep it thin and light) and covered with clear acetate/plastic.
6. Recommended - Place standard identification label in the lower right hand corner on the poster boards and salon prints. Place your identification label on your board and under your plastic if at all possible.
7. Number photo prints on your print boards 1 to 10.
8. Captions under your photographs are not recommended nor are fluorescent     posters.
9. Salon prints are one print, either Black &White or Color, printed horizontally or   vertically. The print must be mounted on a standard 16” x 20” salon mount, displayed vertically and covered with a plastic sleeve and sealed.
10. Sepia tone photographs (mono chromatic) are entered under the Black and White   classes.

Mounting and Labeling:

• The mounting may be of any color or texture. The pictures are to be neatly and securely mounted. Dry mounting tissue is best.
• Salon mounts are available in most photo and art supply stores. They are available either in plain or with a cutout of the picture area. You may make your own. Matting is not required.
• The exhibit entry tag provided by the County Purdue Extension office is to be placed in the exhibit’s lower right hand corner.

If, in the opinion of the judge, any part of the exhibit has been done by someone other than the exhibitor, the exhibit may be disqualified. If you complete a poster, refer to Poster Guidelines (see index).

Requirements

LEVEL 1 - GRADES 3-5

Exhibit

You choose either type of prints to exhibit and choose to perfect your skills in either or both. You are encouraged to try your hand at both types of film for a broader learning experience. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development.

• 1. BLACK AND WHITE PRINTS: "Capturing Memories" 2. COLOR PRINTS: "Experiences in Color"   LEVEL 2 - GRADES 6 -81. BLACK AND WHITE PRINTS: "Photography is Fun" 2. COLOR PRINTS: "Adventures in Color" 3. COLOR SALON PRINT: 4. BLACK AND WHITE SALON PRINT: 5. CREATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL SALONPRINTS: 6. BLACK AND WHITE SALON PRINT: 7. CREATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL SALONPRINTS:  Exhibit      EXHIBIT: 10 black & white pictures, none of which is larger than 8" x 10" nor smaller than 2" x 3 1/2", mounted on a background board 22" x 28", displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry a title; use your own creativity. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital, digitally enhanced and/or standard development.      EXHIBIT: 10 color pictures, none of which is larger than 8" x 10" nor smaller than 2" x 3 1/2", mounted on a background board 22" x 28", displayed horizontally with stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry a title; use your own creativity. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital, digitally enhanced and/or standard development.      EXHIBIT: One (1) color print no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended.      EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended.
  2. 5. CREATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL SALON PRINT:
  3. 4. BLACK AND WHITE SALON PRINT:
  4. 3. COLOR SALON PRINT:
  5. 2. COLOR PRINTS:
  6. 1..BLACK AND WHITE PRINTS:
  7. LEVEL 3 - GRADES 9 – 12
  8.      EXHIBIT: Any modified image may be exhibited as creative/experimental. One (1) black & white and/or color print, or a combination no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. Must include original photograph (s) on the back of the board and attach a listing of steps and/or procedures used to create the end product.
  9.      EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended.
  10. EXHIBIT: Any modified image may be exhibited as creative/experimental. One (1) black & white and/or color print, or a combination no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. Must include original photograph (s) on the back of the board and attach a listing of steps and/or procedures used to create the end product.
  11. EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended.
  12. EXHIBIT: One (1) color print no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended.
  13. EXHIBIT: 10 color pictures, none of which is larger than 5" x 7" nor smaller than 2" x 3 1/2", mounted on a background board 22" x 28", displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title "Adventures in Color". See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development.
  14. EXHIBIT: 10 black & white pictures, none of which is larger than 5" x 7" nor smaller than 2" x 3 1/2", mounted on a background board 22" x 28", displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title "Photography is Fun". See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development.
  15. Exhibit 
  16. EXHIBIT: 10 color pictures, none of which is larger than 4" x 6", nor smaller than 3 1/2" x 5", any subject, mounted on a background board 22" x 28", displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title "Experiences in Color". It is recommended that you use and exhibit standard processing size for your prints. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development.
  17.    EXHIBIT: 10 black & white pictures, none of which is larger than 4" x 6", nor smaller than 3 1/2" x 5", any subject, mounted on a background board 22" x 28", displayed horizontally, on stiff backing covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title "Capturing Memories". It is recommended that you use and exhibit standard processing size for your prints. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development.

     EXHIBIT: Any modified image may be exhibited as creative/experimental. One (1) black & white and/or color print, or a combination no smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. Must include original photograph (s) on the back of the board and attach a listing of steps and/or procedures used to create the end product.