Photography**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair
Superintendents | Phone Number | |
Laura Spann | lauraspannphotography@yahoo.com |
Optional Manual:
Level 1 - Beginners- Focus on Photography—Grades 3–5
Level 2 - Intermediate- Controlling the Image—Grades 6–8
Level 3—Advanced- Mastering Photography—Grades 9–12
State Fair Entries:
2 Beginner per county
3 Intermediate per county
3 advanced per county
Exhibit Guidelines
Posters are to be 22”x28” and displayed horizontally and placed in a clear plastic sleeve or covered with clear plastic to protect contents. Space should be left in the lower right hand corner to place an exhibit tag provided by Purdue Extension staff.
All images are to be original images taken by the 4-H member during the current program year. Captions are not recommended.
Print board exhibits are to include 10 photos mounted on a poster as described above, each no larger than 5”x7”. Number each print 1-10. Prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development. Create a title of choice for the print board exhibit. Space should be left in the lower right hand corner to place an exhibit tag provided by Purdue Extension staff.
Salon prints are to be no larger than 11”x14”, mounted on a standard 16”x20” salon mount, and displayed vertically. Salon prints are to be placed in a clear plastic sleeve and captions are not recommended. Space should be left in the lower right hand corner to place an exhibit tag provided by Purdue Extension staff.
Images may be taken with a film camera, digital camera, cell phone, or other electronic device. Editing photos such as cropping, color adjustment, and other enhancements are considered to be part of the normal photography educational learning process and are permissible. So judges can better evaluate a photography exhibit, the 4-H member is asked to attach to the back of their salon or print board exhibit the make and model of camera used and a description of any editing.
Creative/Experimental are to be no larger than 11”x14”, mounted on a standard 16”x20” salon mount, and displayed vertically. A photo that has been modified to change the original intent, meaning or story captured should be entered in the creative or experimental class. Photos exhibited as creative or experimental are to attach to the back of their exhibit the make and model of camera used, software or other tools used to change the photo, a description of how the photo was changed, and copy of the original photo before editing.
Sepia tone photographs (mono chromatic) are to be entered as black and white photos.
Judges evaluating exhibits should recognize individual differences and creativity, therefore using information in this document as a guide rather than a requirement.
County specific guidelines
Complete 3 activities in the manual and a 4-H Photography Record Sheet each year. The manual and record sheet MUST be turned in with the poster at county fair.
Captions with photographs are not recommended nor are fluorescent posters.
Exhibit Class Guidelines
Beginner (grades 3-5 suggested)
Choose one or more of the following:
Black and White Print Board
Color Print Board
Black and White Salon Print
Color Salon Print
Creative/Experimental Salon Print
Intermediate (grades 6-8 suggested)
Choose one or more of the following:
Black and White Print Board
Color Print Board
Black and White Salon Print
Color Salon Print
Creative/Experimental Salon Print
Advanced (grades 9-12 suggested)
Choose one or more of the following:
Black and White Print Board
Color Print Board
Black and White Salon Print
Color Salon Print
Creative/Experimental Salon Print