Power of Photography
Power of Photography Show 2012
Call to Artists
NOW is the time to begin work on your entries. Check out the new categories, review your photos and plan to have your entries ready for early check-in.
2012 Categories – Animals, Nature, Flowers & Plants & Trees, People, Travel & Places, Elements of Design, Art & Abstract, Open, Close-Ups, Youth. New categories: Black & White, Phonography.
Check back later for Special Award Listings.
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Rules and Regulations of the Power of Photography Show 2012
Photo Requirements – Photos not complying will not be judged
- Photos shall be no smaller that an 8”x8” photo (minimum of 64 square inches) and no larger than 16”x20” or a maximum of 320 sq in. Panoramic Photos are allowed but must meet the minimum and maximum square inch requirements. Collages are not allowed.
- All photos must be matted and have a rigid backing board. The backing and mat must have the same outer dimension. The total minimum thickness is 1/16” and the total max thickness is ½”. Electronic mats are allowed. NO NAME or TITLE may appear on the PHOTO or MAT.
- The outer mat minimum dimension allowed is 11”x14” and the maximum outer mat dimension allowed is 20”x24”. No frames or glass allowed. Plastic wrap or sleeves are allowed.
- Ensure your photo presentation is securely prepared. Mats, photos, and backing boards will not be repaired by WAPC.
- No material may be added to the front or back of any entry to limit damage to another entry.
- The 2012 program will include the winning photographs of the 12 categories. To accomplish this, all participants must submit an electronic file of their photos with their entry forms. All participants also agree that their photo images may be used by the Wide Angle Photo Club for publicity purposes. Image sizes must be 700X1000 pixels, see website for directions.
- Photos must be the exhibitor’s original work, appropriate for public display, and not previously displayed at a Power of Photography show. No limit of entries except as outlined below.
- Youth may enter up to 2 photos in the youth category at $5 per photo. Photos must be 8”x8” to 8”x12”. The minimum mat size is 11”x14” and the maximum mat size is 12”x14”. The photographer must be in school or just graduated to enter in this category. Youth photographers may elect to enter photos in other categories at the regular entry fee.
Entry Form, Check –In, Fees, and Judging
- All 1ualified photos are judged and scored. The top, approximately 300, scoring photos entered will be displayed. Entry fees are not refundable.
- Entry forms should be completed by the photographer before check in. When looking at the back of the photo, Tag One from the entry form must be attached to the BACK, TOP, RIGHT CORNER of the photo it indicate how the photo is intended to hang.
- Choosing the appropriate entry category is the responsibility of the photographer. All photos are entered into one of 12 categories. Judging will be based on a 10 point scale for technical quality, composition, artistic appeal, originality, and impact. All photos should be titled and include location photo was taken (to qualify for special awards). The photo’s title and category placement may be considered by the judges when scoring. The judges’ decisions are final.
- The Phonography category is for photos taken with a phone. The photographer may elect to enter the photo in another category if desired. A file showing it was taken with a phone camera may be required. All size and processing requirements listed above apply to this category.
- The Power of Photography organizers reserve the right to refuse to display any photo that is deemed unsuitable for display at the show. This is a family-oriented show.
- Check in will be on Saturday, June23, at ARC GATEWAY 3908 N Tenth Ave between 10 am and 2 pm. Allow approximately 30 minutes for entry check in. Entry forms and check or cash payment for entry fees must accompany the photos during check –in.
- Entry fees are 1-4 photos $15 per photo. There is a quantity discount when entering 5 or more photos. This discount is $12.50 per photo.
- Early check in will be from June 4th through June 20th. Drop off locations are Rob’s Camera (6895 N 9th Ave, Pensacola FL 32504) or Pensacola Photo Supply (410 E Wright St, Pensacola) during normal business hours. All entries submitted during early check-n must be accompanied by a CHECK or Money Order made payable to the Wide Angle Photo Club for the appropriate entry fee. Photos submitted during early check-in that do not meet the requirements outlined above will be disqualified and the entry fee forfeited. Over payments will not be refunded.
- Mail in entries are accepted if mailed to Rob’s Camera, address above. Entries must be properly packaged. Entry forms and fees must be included in the package.
Winners , Sales, Check-out, and Photo Pick-up
- Only photos not chosen to be exhibited can be picked up early, beginning Friday July 20, 2012 at the Wright Place .
- All photos accepted into the show must remain with the show until 4 pm on Sunday July 22, 2012. EARLY PHOTO REMOVAL WILL VOID ALL AWARDS AND MAY BAR THE PHOTOGRAPHER FROM PARTICIAPATING IN FUTURE SHOWS.
- Winning photos for categories and special awards will be announced the first day of show. The People’s Choice and Member’s only award are announced Sunday morning.
- Photos may be marked for sale on the tags. All sales of POP Show Photographs will be between the photographer and the customer. Photographers will be given customer’s contact information to arrange payment and pick up after 4pm on Sunday.
- Check out begins at 4 pm on Sunday. All photos must be checked out by the photographer or their designee and picked up by 5:30. WAPC/POP are not responsible for photos not picked up by 5:30 Sunday July 22, 2012
- All Mail in photos must also be picked up on that date unless alternative arrangements were made in advance.
We look forward to seeing you are this year’s Power of Photography Show. Remember to schedule time to attend seminars, product demonstrations, and participate in the product raffles and auctions.
Thanks,
Marty Campbell, POP Show Chairman and Carol Langston Vendor Chairperson
The organizers take no responsibility for photos left unclaimed after the exhibit is closed.
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The Power of Photography Show and Expo is held every year in July in downtown Pensacola in conjunction with Gallery Night. The show is an annual photo show open to members and the general public while being a fundraiser for ARC Gateway. This year is the 19th annual show.
CLICK HERE to view the 2012 Power of Photography Program
Important Forms & Information
2011 Power of Photography Official Photo Entry Form
2011 Power of Photography Categories
(Click on the links above to download the form. To save, right-click on the link and save it to your disk)
What: 19th Annual “Power of Photography” Show and Trade Expo
When: Photo and Entry Money due: Saturday, June 23, 10 am-2 pm at ARC Gateway (3932 N. 10th Ave. Pensacola, FL.)
Early photo entry will be available from June 4th through June 20th, 2012 at Rob’s Camera (6895 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL.) and Pensacola Photo Supply (410 East Wright Street, Pensacola, FL.) during open business hours. See store associates for details.
Show: July 20-22, 2012, 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 25, 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 $15 per photo, quantity discount is 5 or more photos entered at $12.50 per photo.
Other: This is a judged show. Some entries may not be displayed July 20 – 22. Photographs may be offered for sale during the show. All sales are between photographer and buyer. 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 20-22.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Question: I have photos that I think can be judged 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. The entry fee is never wasted, since the show organizers will see that it helps ARC Gateway serve disabled children and adults.
2. 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.
3. Question: I have photos I entered in this show last year that were not judged 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 judged 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 judges this year and certainly most of the competing photos will be different. Good luck this time!
4. Question: I am 17 years old now but will turn 18 on July 1. Can I still enter photos in the show’s Youth category?
Answer: Youth photographers must be under age 18 on the date they enter the contest— at check-in. As long as you are under 18 at the time you check in your photo, you will still qualify for Youth. Please note that Youth photographers may choose to compete only against other youth (under age 18) in Youth or enter their photos in the other categories to compete against the adults. You are lucky to have the versatility of all categories.
5. 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 judged in and winning something. You’ll also grow as a photographer by exploring new photo topics.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Question: I can’t return between 4-6 p.m. to pick up my photo entries on July 17. Am I out of luck for entering the 2011 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 17. 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 15) so he knows what he is supposed to get. He and all contestants must pass by the check-out table on July 17 before leaving with artwork. NOTE: Photos not claimed by 6 p.m. are no longer POP’s responsibility.
14. Question: I cannot submit my photo on June 25th. Is there any other way I can submit my photo?
Answer: Yes! Early check-in will be from May 28th to June 12th at Rob’s Camera (6895 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL.), Pensacola Photo Supply (410 East Wright Street, Pensacola, FL.) and Calagaz Photo & Commercial Printing (90 Springdale Blvd. Mobile, AL) during business hours. See a store associate for more details.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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 as a volunteer for several months a bonus. Our only advantage during the POP show is that only WAPC members can compete for Members Only and New Member awards. All other awards are available equally for all entries.
19. 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.
20. 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 ____________
21. 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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