Power of Photography
The Power of Photography show is held every year in July in downtown Pensacola. This is an annual photo show open to members and the general public while being a fundraiser for ARC Gateway. We participate in Gallery Night. This year is the 17th annual show.
Official Entry Form
2010 Power of Photography Official Photo Entry Form and Sponsors
2010 Power of Photography Categories
(Click on the links above to download the entry form. To save Right-click on the link and save it to your disk)
What: 17th Annual “Power of Photography” Show and Trade Expo
When: Photo and Entry Money due: Saturday, June 19, 10 am-2 pm at ARC Gateway (3932 N. 10th Ave. Pensacola, FL.)
Show: July 9-11, 2010, downtown Pensacola
Friday 10 – 9
Saturday 10 – 5
Sunday 12 – 4
Where: The Wright Place, 6 E. Wright Street, downtown Pensacola, Florida
Who: Anyone may enter contest pictures. The show is open to public viewing for free for three days, including Gallery Night. This event is run by the Wide Angle Photo Club, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. The show has community and business sponsors and national vendors, too.
Why: a) Promote the Photographic Arts in Northwest Florida
b) Benefit show for ARC Gateway, Inc. and their disabled clients
c) Community outreach and family-friendly event
How: Submit photo entries in person on June 19, 10 am-2 pm, at ARC Gateway (3932 N. 10th Ave. Pensacola, FL). Unlimited entries allowed but only best entries are exhibited. One entry form required per photo. Entry fee is $10 per photo.
Other: Sue Straughn, anchor for WEAR-TV3, is honorary show chair. This is a judged show. Some adult entries may not be displayed July 9-11. All youth entries will be included in the exhibit. Photographs may be offered for sale during the show with 30% sale commission going to ARC, if photographer agrees. Contest entry fees are contributions to ARC and are nonrefundable. There is no limit on the number of photos a photographer enters. Photography-related vendors will have displays. Free photography seminars will be offered to the public during the show. Admission is free any day of the POP show and product expo, July 9-11.
POP SHOW 2010 RULES
- Photos should be no smaller than an equivalent of an 8” x 10” photo (min. 80 sq. in. image) and no larger than 16” x 20” (maximum 320 sq. in). The minimum outer mat dimension allowed is 11”x14” and the maximum outer mat dimension allowed is 20” x 24”. Collage entries (more than one photo cutout within a single mat) are not allowed. If entering a Panoramic Photo it cannot be longer than 20″.
- Photos must be the exhibitor’s original work, not previously displayed at a Wide Angle Photo Club show. Participants may enter as many photos as they wish. Participants agree that their photo images may be used by the Wide Angle Photo Club, Inc. for publicity purposes.
- Every Photo is Judged & Scored. The top 300 photos with the highest scores submitted by adults will be displayed.will be displayed. All Youth (photographer under age 16) category photos will be displayed. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Photos that are not accepted for exhibit can be picked up Friday, July 9 after 10:00 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, at the Wright Place in downtown Pensacola.
- Photos must be matted and have a rigid backing board. The backing and mat must have the same outside dimensions. Plastic sleeves or wrap is allowed but not required (No frames or glass can be used). The matted photo shall have a minimum thickness of 1/16” and a maximum 1/2” thickness. Mats made by imaging software are acceptable. No material may be added to the front or back of any entry that may damage another entry. No writing or printing shall appear on the front of the photo.
- The tag from the entry form with the entry title and the photographer’s name, address and phone number must be on the BACK TOP right corner of the photograph as it is intended to be displayed. (Names can be placed on the front of the photo entry on Friday, July 9, after 10:00 a.m.) Entries that do not conform to this rule will be rejected.
- Photos, entry forms, and check or cash payment for entry fees must be brought to ARC Gateway, 3908 North Tenth Ave. on Saturday, June 19, 20. Members of WAPC only may submit entries between 8:30-10 a.m. The general public may submit entries between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Allow at a minimum of 30 minutes for entry check-in.) Entry fees of $10 per photo are due at check-in on June 19. Pay cash or write checks to “Wide Angle Photo Club.”
- All photos accepted into the show remain with the show organizers until 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Early photo removal from the show will void all awards for that contestant and bar him/her from returning next year.
- Choice of categories is solely determined by the contestant. All photos are entered by the contestant into one of 9 categories. Category judging will be based on technical quality, composition, artistic appeal, originality, and impact. All photos should be titled and/or include the location where the photo was taken. The photo’s title and placement in a category may be considered by the judges during the jury process. The jurors/judges’ decisions are final.
- The contest organizers reserve the right to refuse to display any photograph that is deemed unsuitable for competition. This is a family-oriented show.
- The show dates are July 9-11 at the Wright Place. All contestants shall remove their photos on Sunday, July 11th, between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Wright Place, corner Wright and Palafox, in downtown Pensacola. The organizers take no responsibility for photos left unclaimed after the exhibit is closed.
Premium Awards
Best of Show (sponsored by Rob’s Camera & Images) – $200
People’s Choice (sponsored by Animal Medical Center) – $50
Sue Straughn Award (sponsored by Sue Straughn) – $100
President’s Award (sponsored by Custom Camera Repair) – $100
Laser Images Award (sponsored by Laser Images Superstore) – $70 gift certificate
The Tuscan Oven Award Best Food photo (sponsored by The Tuscan Oven Pizzeria) – $75 – 1st place, $50 – 2nd place, $25 3rd place
New Member Award (sponsored by Marty Campbell Photography) – $100
Active Pets Award (sponsored by Nutrena Feeds) – $50
Pensacola Sail & Power Squadron Award Best photo of a nautical subject (sponsored by Pensacola Sail & Power Squadron) – $50
The Equestrian Award Best Horse Photo (sponsored by Workman’s Service Center) – $75 – 1st place, $50 – 2nd place, $25 – 3rd place
Best Personality Award (sponsored by Harry & Judy Purcell) – $50
Pensacola Photo Supply Award Best Black & White photo (sponsored by Pensacola Photo Supply) – $100 gift certificate
Members Only Award (sponsored by The Smith Family) – $100
Rob’s Camera & Imaging Award Any photo printed at Rob’s Camera (Sponsored by Rob’s Camera & Imaging) – $100
Best Portrait (sponsored by Gilmore Family Dentistry) – $50
Best Seascape (sponsored by Kyle’s Pool & Spa) – $50
Best Butterfly Photo – Norma and Bob Ellis Memorial Award (sponsored by Mike and Jody Ellis, Priscilla and Eddy Lane) – $50
Bill Haywood Memorial Award Best Landscape/Seascape
(sponsored by Coastal Photography Club) – $50 + 1 yr. membership
In Memory of Tom Callahan -Best Airplane Photo (sponsored by WAPC) – $50
In Memory of Walter Birks -Best Bird Photo (sponsored by WAPC) – $50
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: I have photos that I think can be juried into the show, but I don’t think they will beat all the other photos in their categories to win first place ribbons. Am I just wasting my time and money?
Answer: Good news! Your photo will be given a custom corner ribbon for making the show if it is judged into the display for Wright Street. We are also giving not only ribbons for 2nd and 3rd places in categories but also cash awards, too. But, don’t sell yourself short. We have several special awards, most of which are judged selectively, not on points. Each year many photos which win these lucrative awards did not score highly in their category competition. If your photo gets judged in, it may win something. All judged-in contestants will also be included in drawings for door prizes given out on July 11. The value of your time can only be determined by you. The entry fee is never wasted, since the show organizers will see that it helps ARC Gateway serve disabled children and adults. - Question: I have a photo that I took on vacation that I really like, but I’m not sure it will enlarge well enough as an 8”x10”. It looks a little blurry. Can’t I enter it as a 5”x7” photo instead?
Answer: Our rules specifically tell you that the photo image must be at least the equivalent of an 8×10 photo. We want our judges to see your photo clearly. If it isn’t going to enlarge very well for an 8×10, perhaps you should not enter that photo, no matter how much you like it. - Question: I have photos I entered in this show last year that were not juried into the show. May I enter any of those photos again this year in the POP Show?
Answer: Our rules say that the photos entered must not have been shown at a Wide Angle Photo Club show. If your photo was not juried into the show and displayed at the Wright Place last year, you have the right to enter it again as a qualifying photo this year. We may have different jurors this year and certainly most of the competing photos will be different. Good luck this time! - Question: I am 15 years old now but will turn 16 on July 1. Can I still enter photos in the show’s Youth category?
Answer: Youth photographers must be under age 16 on the date they enter the contest— at check-in. You will still qualify for Youth. Please note that Youth photographers may choose to compete only against other youth (under age 16) in Youth or enter their photos in the other categories to compete against the adults. You are lucky to have the versatility of all nine categories. - Question: I really like to take pictures of flowers. Do I stand a chance at winning anything?
Answer: Many of us like to take floral photos. You can certainly enter as many of them as you wish. However, remember that you are then having your photos compete against each other in the same category. Why don’t you diversify your entries so you can enter photos in several categories? Then you will have more chances of getting your work juried in and winning something. You’ll also grow as a photographer by exploring new photo topics. - Question: Why is this called a judged show? I’m not sure I know what that term means.
Answer: There is a limit on the number of photos that can be displayed. All photos entered in this year’s POP Show will be judged on a scale of 1 to 10 for technical quality, composition, impact, originality, and artistic appeal. A team of impartial jugdes will score all entries and the top 300 scored will be displayed in the show. This way we insure that the public sees the highest quality photos in the show. It is, of course, a subjective process, but it is a common practice in art shows. We wish we could show all entries, but we just can’t. - Question: What do you mean when you say a photo must be mounted or have a rigid backing board?
Answer: Photos need to be attached on the back or mounted to a firm surface usually larger than the photo image. Most contestants attach their photos to mat board or foam core board. This gives your photo some rigidity and a place for you and us to attach things, especially for hanging it. - Question: Why does my photo have to be matted? Why can’t I just leave it in the frame it is already in?
Answer: A mat gives a photo a finished edge and improves its appearance. We don’t allow frames because they just add weight to the entries and make entering more expensive for contestants. We don’t want to lug your frames around or take a chance on scratching them. You don’t want us to stick labels or ribbons to your photo surface. Therefore, the mat serves several purposes. Hint from last year’s judges: A neutral (black, white, gray, cream) mat color is a safe choice. You do not want your mat to distract from your photo. - Question: Do I need to have my mat custom cut by an art framer? Can’t I just buy a ready-made mat or digitally print a border-type mat by computer around my photo before it is mounted?
Answer: Custom mat cutting is needed only if you have a nonstandard image shape to mat or want to spend money on custom matting. It will not get you a higher category score on your photo but can enhance the appearance of the presentation for subjective judging for premium awards. Many entries do quite well with ready-made mats. These can be purchased from an art supply store or online dealer. You are also welcome to create a digital mat if you print your own photos. However, keep in mind that we must attach your entry to our racks with clips that we place at the top corners. These clips sometimes make dents on the edge. A cut mat board mat placed over the edges of your photo can protect the photo print itself, but a digital border on the print can’t do that. It is your choice. (Note: Your mat and backboard must be the same size.) - Question: Why does a label with my name and contact info have to be on the back of the photo entry?
Answer: We want to know whose photo it is in case we need to reach you or if an identifying label we place on your photo accidentally comes off. - Question: Can I offer my photo for sale during the show?
Answer: Yes. On the entry form is a photo tag with a place where you can mark a price or mark it NFS. If it sells during POP, you must agree to give 30% commission as a donation to ARC Gateway. - Question: My name is already on the front of my photo (or on the mat). Why can’t it show during the contest and what do I do about it?
Answer: Our contest entries are all judged anonymously. The judges then can be totally impartial and unaffected by who took the photo. It also allows contestants to enter the show with total confidence that all art is treated equally, therefore your name or any identification cannot appear on the front. If your name or any identification shows on the front, you must recreate the photo entry or mat without the name showing. Once the show opens to the public, you can reveal your name or place your card on the photo corner. - Question: Has a photo ever been hung upside down?
Answer: Unfortunately, yes. Sometimes it is hard to tell in some photos, such as florals or abstract art, which way is “up.” To avoid this from happening to your photo, please mark on the back of your entry an arrow pointing Up or the word “top” if there is any possibility of mistaking the orientation on your photo. That’s why we have created labels for you to put on the back top of your entry. - Question: I can’t return between 4-6 p.m. to pick up my photo entries on July 11. Am I out of luck for entering the 2010 POP contest?
Answer: No, you can still enter. The day you check in the photos, you will receive a sheet of instructions and reminders. At the bottom is the claim form for pick up on July 11. If you wish to fill out, sign, and give that form to a trusted friend or family member to claim your entries for you, you may do so. Make sure you give him a list of the photos you entered (even those which are not judged into the show if you don’t pick them up on July 9) so he knows what he is supposed to get. He and all contestants must pass by the check-out table on July 11 before leaving with artwork. NOTE: Photos not claimed by 6 p.m. are no longer POP’s responsibility. - Question: Do you separate professional photographers from amateurs in the POP show?
Answer: No. The definition of a professional is so arbitrary. Some advanced amateurs can produce photos that are as good as pro work. Pro photographers are welcome but usually don’t enter amateur shows like POP. They earn points for pro rankings for competing in pro shows only. - Question: Can I enter a tastefully photographed nude?
Answer: No, you may not. Our POP show site is a church facility; we request only family friendly entries. - Question: Can I enter my friend’s or spouse’s photography in POP?
Answer: No, only the photographer who took the photo may enter it. - Question: Are members of the Wide Angle Photo Club given special privileges during the show or have a more likely chance of winning than nonmembers?
Answer: No, unless you call the privilege of working for nothing for several months a bonus. Our only advantage during the POP show is that only WAPC members can compete for and vote on a Members Only and New Member awards. All other awards are available equally for all entries. - Question: What do you mean about entering “categories” and how do I decide?
Answer: All photos must be classified by the photographer as competing for points in one of the following categories or classifications against other photos with similar subject matter. The photo may be color, black and white, or computer manipulated but still with reasonably recognizable subject matter. Whatever object is featured most prominently in the photo should be considered its subject matter. - Question: How do the judges score the photos in the categories?
Answer: Each photo they choose for scoring will have a score slip like the following completed by each of three judges. The scores are entered into a computer data base and the photos with the most points win.POP SHOW ENTRY # ____________
Judging Criteria – (Circle 1 in each column)
– Technical Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
– Composition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
– Impact 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
– Originality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
– Artistic Appeal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TOTAL POINTS AWARDED ____________ - Question: If my photo is only entered into one of the categories, what are the premium awards and how do I win one?
Answer: After all categories are scored anonymously for points (highest points wins), judges look at all photos for the special or premium awards. A photo can win more than one award. Premium awards are usually more valuable, have nicer ribbons, and are awarded subjectively. Most premium sponsors award only one prize, not a second or third place prize. A still life photo of blueberries in a basket, for example, could win first in the Open category and the premium for best food photo, too.
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