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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND BE PREPARED

Hodge Exhibit Building
Chair: Jeff McEvoy 603-554-2471
jeffmcevoy3@gmail.com

● Please visit the fair website prior to arrival and fill out the new entry form SPECIFICALLY
FOR THE PHOTO COMPETITION. This will minimize the time you need to spend filling
it out on site. There will still be some items to be taken care of at the registration table.
● Entries must be checked in at the Hodge Building between Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5-7
p.m. or Friday, Oct. 11, from 1-3 p.m. (Please note this is a change for 2024). Closed
judging will take place immediately after check-in ends. PLEASE NOTE: Late entries
cannot be accepted.
● Entries must be picked up between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Entries will not be
released prior to the 5:00 p.m fair closing time. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE EARLY.
● IMPORTANT: In order for entry to be accepted, the following rules must be followed. No
glass or frames permitted. Photos may vary in image size but MUST be matted or
mounted to 11” X 14”. The complete and final size must be 11’ X 14”. Please note that
entries may be hung with a binder clip so matting is best. NEED CLARIFICATION? Text,
email or call PRIOR to drop off of your entry to eliminate refusal of your entry.
● Due to space limitations, no more than 10 entries per entrant may be submitted and only
1 entry per category.
● The exhibitor's full name and phone number must be clearly written on the back of each
entry.
● No names or dates are permitted on the front of the photo as the entry remains
anonymous for judging. Show tags will be filled out with category, description of photo,
your name, your hometown and state but will be hidden behind the photo during judging.
Tags available at check in.
● Photographs will be judged on composition, technical excellence, artistic creativity and
how well the photograph fits the category.
● Nude or suggestive photos will not be accepted.
● Please do not enter photos that have previously won an award at the Sandwich Fair.
● The Chair reserves the right to combine related categories in the event of insufficient
entries or divide a category in the event of a large number of entries. The Chair will have
the final say in which category is appropriate for any entry in question.
 

Photography

PREMIUMS PAID
All Divisions 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00
CATEGORIES FOR OPEN DIVISION
PORTRAIT: The art of capturing a subject, or a group, in which the facial features are
predominant. The subject can be photographed in a studio, using various lighting and poses or
on location utilizing artificial and/or natural lighting.
LANDSCAPE (Waterscape is now a part of this category)
ANIMALS:
Class A: Domestic
Class B: Wildlife
ACTION: Subject of the photo must be in motion
ARCHITECTURE: The subject of this photo will be the building or structure
BLACK and WHITE: A B&W photo that would fit any category
NATURE: Plants, Trees, Insects, Flowers
PHOTO MANIPULATION: Images that have been manipulated in Photoshop or any other
editing program. Thus creating a graphic design using layers, masking, filters, fonts and any
other tool to enhance the image. If possible, also print and display the unedited photo alongside
the manipulated image.
SELFIE FUN: Photo must clearly show this was taken by the subject themselves. Can be
individual or group shot. Will be judged on creativity and uniqueness.
YOUR HOMETOWN PRIDE: Photo must have been taken in your hometown and labeled with
location.
UNIQUELY NEW HAMPSHIRE: Photo must be labeled with exact location photo was taken
within the state of New Hampshire only!
MISCELLANEOUS: Photos that do not fit any of the above categories
SPECIAL AWARDS
JUDGE’S FAVORITE AWARDS
Open Categories Winner - $50
Sponsored by PHOTOMAC LLC
High School Winner - $50
Middle School Winner - $25
Elementary School Winner - $25
Sponsored by LAKES REGION CAMERA CLUB
lrcameraclub.com
*NEW SPONSOR FOR 2024*
GEORGE H. CLARK MEMORIAL PRIZE

Presented to the photographer with the best pictures exhibited.

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DIVISIONS
High School Division Grades 9 - 12 or Ages 15 - 18
Middle School Division Grades 6 - 8 or Ages 11-14
Elementary School Division Grades 1 - 5 or Ages 6-10
Home School will be age appropriate for the above divisions
PREMIUMS PAID (NOT Judges Favorite)
All Divisions 1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00
Categories for School Divisions ONLY
High School Grades 9-12
Categories: 7

PEOPLE: Formal or candid pictures of people and groups
PLACES: Landscapes, waterscapes, cityscape locations that depict a scene
THINGS: Man-made or natural objects that create a strong center of interest
ANIMALS: Pets, domestic animals or wildlife
ABSTRACTION: Non-manipulated, non-objective to abstract images that convey a sense
of design
PHOTO MANIPULATION:
Filters, composites, or altered images that have been digitally
manipulated
BLACK and WHITE:
Division A: Film print made in the darkroom by the student
Division B: Digital print for any category
Middle School Grades 6 - 8
Categories: 6

PEOPLE: Formal or candid pictures of people and groups
PLACES: Landscapes, waterscapes, cityscape locations that depict a scene
THINGS: Man-made or natural objects that create a strong center of interest
ANIMALS: Pets, domestic animals or wildlife
ABSTRACTION: Non-manipulated, non-objective to abstract images that convey a sense
of design
PHOTO MANIPULATION:
Filters, composites, or altered images that have been digitally
manipulated
Elementary School Grades 1 - 5
Categories: 5

PEOPLE: People posed or natural
PLACES: Locations
THINGS: Man-made or natural objects
ANIMALS: Pets, domestic animals or wildlife
ABSTRACTION: Abstract images manipulated or not

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