Photography

Dept. 007: PHOTOGRAPHY

Nichole Hinkle

Director 

435-279-6021

Brent Macfarlane

Assistant Director

435-458-3786

Josi Hinkle

Assistant Director

435-458-3786

Shelbie Hinkle

Assistant Director

435-458-3786

Photography Schedule

Tuesday, August 20- Entries are accepted from 1-8 p.m.

Saturday, August 24- Exhibits released at 9:30 p.m.

General Information

You may enter your exhibit online at befair.fairentry.com or go to the Fair page at boxeldercounty.org and click on the link. Online entry will be available July 15th to August 18th no later than 10:59 PM.

The online entry program will send a confirmation email to you once you click on the submit button and you will need to bring the confirmation email (digital or printout) with your exhibit. Online entry is recommended but not required in the Photography Department.

Rules

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

1. The following information must be on the back of each print at the top even if it is entered online: Exhibitor’s Name, Address, Phone Number, Division (Professional, Amateur, Jr. Amateur, Mini Amateur) and Title of photo (the title will be displayed on your name tag). NO information allowed on front of entry.

2. NO FRAMED PHOTOS WILL BE ALLOWED! 

All photos must be permanently affixed to a mount board that is approximately 1/8” to 1/4” thick. The mount board can be a standard matte or a foam core; NO corrugated cardboard, wood, masonite, poster board or; NO glass covered, or shrink wrapped entries, NO hanging devices or protrusions on the back or front of prints: NO MAT’S OVER PHOTO. Digital edges/borders are acceptable. Your entries will be attached to a carpeted wall using Velcro tabs applied to the back of the image’s mount board. If entries fall due to poor mounting, we will not attempt to repair them. There will be a limited number of mount boards available for purchase on Tuesday for $4 each.

3. Prints may be surface coated with a protective photographic lacquer or spray gloss.

4. Only photographs taken within two years prior to the fair should be entered. Photos entered in previous fairs are excluded.

5. A maximum of two photographs per person in classes A -D may be entered, space allowing. Please indicate your first choice entry if space allows only one print.

6. Entries must be delivered to the registrars in the Event Center at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday between 1 - 8 p.m. (No late entries will be accepted)

7. Items entered are at the owner’s risk. The Fair cannot be responsible for loss or damage.

8. Photos will be released Saturday after 9:30 p.m. when claim check is presented. Please collect premiums during the Fair. Premiums/Monies not claimed by the close of the Fair on Saturday will be returned to the general fund. 

9. Judging will be done by people who have various biases and preferences but they will try to be fair and rate the criteria as described. Decision will be final!

Photography Classes

• Class A Professional: Anyone who considers oneself as such, or makes considerable money selling photos
• Mount size: 16” X 20” (Photo may be any size if using digital borders, etc., but the overall mount must be 16” X 20”. No smaller, no larger.)
• Class B Amateur: Open to those 18 and over, who do not sell or produce photographic work for sale or profit.
• Mount size 8” X 10” (Photo may be any size if using digital borders, etc., but the overall mount must be 8” X 10”. No smaller,  no larger.)
• Class C Junior Amateur (ages 12-17)
• Mount size 8” X 10” (Photo may be any size if using digital borders, etc., but the overall mount must be 8” X 10”. No smaller, no larger.)
• Class D Mini Amateur: (ages 11 and under)
• Mount size 8” X 10” (Photo may be any size if using digital borders, etc., but the overall mount must be 8” X 10”. No smaller, no larger.)
• Class E - County Commissioners’ Choice (explanation below)

COMMISSIONERS’ CHOICE AWARD

“LIFE IN BOX ELDER COUNTY”

Please submit one photograph (can be in addition to two allowed in classes A-D) of anything showing how you perceive life in Box Elder County. This can be anything from people, activities or scenic photographs that show the diversity of the county. One entry per person. Each photograph submitted must be 8” X 10” and mounted on mountboard. DO NOT FRAME PHOTOGRAPHS!

 This category will be judged by the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS based on quality, impact and how well the photograph represents the theme of the competition. A $25 cash prize will be awarded to the winner.

Photography Judging

Maximum of 100 points per photo (20 each category)

• Focus/Sharpness: Are the central features of the photo in sharp focus? If not, do the non-sharp objects appear to enhance the photo in some artistic way?
• Composition: Are the objects of the photo arranged in a pleasing and meaningful way? Are lines, curves, and shapes used in an interesting way?
• Impact: Excitement that is created by subject matter (lighting, unusual point of view, etc.)
• Lighting: Is there a pleasing balance of mid-tones surrounded by meaningful use of highlight and shadow? Do dark and bright extremes detract from the main image content?
• Creativity: Does the photographer show some creative thought in the use of previous criteria or an original idea in making this photo

Photography Awards

• Sweepstakes-Highest scoring photo in each division
• Reserve-Second highest scoring photo in each division
• Blue Ribbon-90-100 points
• Red Ribbon-80-89 points
• White Ribbon-70-79 points