Prepare for Competition
Competition Open Subject
So you think you might like to enter a competition but not really sure? Let's go through what it involves. There are various types of competitions, which may sound a bit confusing, but it all comes down to the fact that you can enter printed and/or digital images, you just have to choose the competition that is the most suitable for what you want to enter.
Outline of Open Competitions
These competitions are key to the club activities, everyone is encouraged to enter as it is a great way to share your work and to get feed back that will help you to develop as a photographer. They are also a good deal of fun!
HOWEVER it is important to remember that they are not the be all and end all of a Photography Club. You do not have to be a competitive photographer to participate and enjoy the Club. Some members choose not to, and still get a lot of enjoyment out of the Club.
Club Competition Rules
If you want to join in there are certain rules and formalities that Club Members must follow to enter all Competitions and Trophies
View the Salisbury Photography Club Competition Rules here
Entry
Anyone can enter into the club competitions if they are full Members
Timescale
Every couple of months or so, we hold an open competition. These have been split into prints and digital image; the Programme will give details.
Open Competitions
The Print competitions and Digital Images, generally referred to as PDIs, are 'Open Subject', meaning you can choose any topic you like. We have a visiting judge who will score them out of 10, so at this stage there are no winners, just individual scores, which will accumulate/be added to as the season progresses.
Preparation
All you have to do is to have them ready the week before. The Club Competition Rules give you all you need to know about shape, size, presentation etc._
Competition Entry Set Subject
Winning a trophy for your photography is a real challenge that you might want to consider. This is what it involves. As you enter Club Competitions you automatically join the pool of photographers to compete for Trophies at the end of the season. Each Trophy awarded is for excellence in a specific field either as Prints or Digital Images called PDIs
Open Competition Trophies
Awarded for the highest aggregate score in open competition
Set Subject Competition Trophies
Awarded for the top Print or PDI judged to be outstanding
Find the Trophy Awards detail explained here
Trophy
All members participating in competition have a chance to win Trophies in a number of ways
Open Subject
A total of 6 competitions in the season in which scores for your images as they are judged are added up to make a total
Set Subject
The Print competitions and Digital Images, generally referred to as PDIs, are 'Open Subject', meaning you can choose any topic you like. We have a visiting judge who will score them out of 10, so at this stage there are no winners, just individual scores, which will accumulate/be added to as the season progresses.
Single Awards
Audio Visuals, Ladies V Gents,