Contest Deadline: February 16, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Location: UT-TSU Shelby County Extension Office
Do you like to take picture? Then, here’s an activity for you!! Select 1 or 2 pictures that you’ve made in the past year, or that you make before the contest, and mount them separately on poster board or construction paper to make your exhibit(s).
Select photographs that show imagination! People don’t always have a smile and your dog doesn’t have to sit and look at you. Start by selecting a variety pf subjects to photograph. Experiment with different angles. Remember to get close enough to your subject for a good shot with sharpness. Be aware of the lighting, so that your pictures capture the true color.
Contact Information
Tim Roberts
tim.roberts@utk.edu
Michael Owen
mowen@utk.edu
Kelly Ravlija
krav@utk.edu
Kyla Szemplinski
kszempli@utk.edu
Rules and Guidelines
- The categories are: People, Animals/Insects, Barns, and Landscapes. NOTE: A landscape can be a field, a shoreline, mountains, etc… NOT a single flower.
- Each entry must have a SHORT TITLE under the photo. Be creative and original.
- You may use any camera you’d like. Digital cameras or cellphones / tablets are preferred. You may use 35mm or APS film cameras, but you must submit the negative along with your photo.
- Maximum photo size should not exceed 5” x 7”.
- Every photo entry must have a completed entry form filled out and TAPED to the back of each photo. Entry Form can be found above.
- Do NOT use glue to attach photo entry forms.
- All photos must be taken by the student.
- Only 1 entry per category is allowed, however, you may enter all 6 categories.
- Entries may be comprised of a SINGLE entry or a SERIES.
- A series must consist of 4 photos showing a “before and after” or a “how-to” theme.
- A series entry must have the 4 photos numbered sequentially or in order of events in addition to entry forms on each photo in the series.
- Place all entries from an individual 4-H’er in 1 envelope with NAME, ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE, GRADE, SCHOOL / CLUB NAME and TEACHER / LEADER NAME.
STATE PHOTO SEARCH CONTEST:
Grades 7 – 12: The top 10 photos will be mailed to the State Office in Knoxville and entered into the
Tennessee 4-H State Photo Search Contest. These photos MUST relate to 4-H in some way.