2011-2012 Guidelines/Workshops Schedule

Hi, Everyone

The State guidelines for 2011-2012 are posted to the right of the blog. Please, print a copy and read through them well. For the most part they are the same as last year, with just a few changes. Those changes are:

• Theme Category is TRAINS. This theme allows 4-H members to take photos of all types of trains. The train theme includes both real and model trains. Photo subject must be either the engine or a train car. Photos of train accessories such as stations/depots, signs, tracks, etc are not allowed.
• STORY BOARD has been added back as a category.
• Formatting of photos has been simplified. In 2012 all photos must be able to be printed at a 300 dpi at a 3 X 5 inch size. Max memory size of 1.5MB.
• Both entry form and uploading of photos will all be done on 4-H CONNECT.
• Time period for entry will be from April 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012.

The cost to enter a photo to the state contest is $10 per photo. Remember, only Seniors (age 14 and up) are allowed to enter the state contest.

Also, each county may only submit one photo per category to State. SO, we will need a way to show "advancement" to State, in case there is more than one Senior who would like to compete in the State Photography Project. I am currently working out those details, and will get them to you as soon as possible.

Two workshops have been scheduled for those interested in participating.

October 20th - 6:30 pm - County Extension Office
November 7th - 6:30 pm - County Extension Office

We will go over the new guidelines, review some tips on taking great photos, and I hope to have a photography come and speak as well.

I do not have any dates/guidelines for District at this time, but I will post them as soon as I receive them.

There is no date set for the County Competition, yet, but I will also post that information as soon as it is set.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!

The registration deadline for Clovers & Cameras: Texas 4-H Fall Photography Series has been extended through NEXT WEDNESDAY due to the new year and enrollment status’ changing. I have attached a flyer with more information. Please note that these workshops will be held at the State 4-H Office in College Station.

Clovers and Cameras

Find out how to make the most of your 4-H Photography project during this 5 workshop series! 4-H’ers, leaders, and volunteers will learn from the pros. All participants must be 11 years old and older and have their own camera to bring to the workshops. All workshops will run from 9 a.m to 3 p.m with lunch included.

5 Workshop Package- $125 includes lunch and educational booklet from all workshops

Individual Workshop- $30 includes lunch and educational materials from individual workshop

Please contact Amy Dromgoole at 979-458-4227 or amy.dromgoole@tamu.edu for more information.

Registration ends Saturday, September 3rd.

Visit HERE for more information.

Digital Photography School

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Sign up for FREE weekly newsletters, and even register for weekly photography assignments. Lots of great tips and tutorials.

Did I mention it's FREE? http://www.digital-photography-school.com/13-lessons-to-teach-your-child-about-digital-photography

Seniors: State Photography

If any seniors plan to participate in the State Photography competition, please let me know to find out what categories are available. So far, the only ones that have been taken are "Food" and "Aquatic/Marine". All others are open at this time.

The deadline to enter is April 15th, and the fee is $10 per photo.

PLEASE, read the rules for the state level. You can find them by clicking the link at the side of the blog. There are specific guidelines about how to submit ONLINE this year.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Wendy

District Results

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Katy Dickey, Emma Sitton, Cory Evans and David Wingard for placing in the District Photography Show.

Katy (a Junior with Footbridge) placed 4th in the "Dominant Color" category and 5th in the "Details and Macro" category.

Cory (an Intermediate with Footbridge) placed 4th in the "People" category.

Emma (a Junior with Footbridge) placed 4th in the "Animals-Wildlife" category and 2nd in the "Animals-Domestic" category.

David placed 2nd in both the "Food" and "Marine/Aquatic" categories.

We are very proud of all of the participants.

State Photography Clarificication

These two new rules actually slipped by me, but I believe we have caught them in time. :-) If you plan to participate at state, the photos must be submitted ONLINE by April 15th. So, no developing or mounting is necessary. HOWEVER, there are guidelines as to pixel measurement.

Please see the site here: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/photography/index_youth_photography.php#guidelines

Also, A county may have only one entry per class for a total
of 14 entries per county, and all entries and entry fees must be submitted DIRECTLY TO THE TEXAS 4-H AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE via 4-H CONNECT (registration) and e-mail (photos).

So, that means we are limited to 1 photo per category, period. Again, this is a new rule and did slip by me. So far we have only had 1 senior participate in the county and district contest. If you are a senior, and you plan to participate, please contact me so we can make sure we don't have two participants in the same category.

Please, see the rules and guidelines as to the process to do this. Each photo will cost $10 to enter.

Remember, only those at the Senior level (14 and up as of August 1st) can participate at State, and you need not have participated at county or district to participate at the state level.

For those of you who submitted to District, Willie corrected each photo to the correct size, and they were submitted on time, so no worries. :-)