Evaluation Rules & Categories

PRINTS BLACK & WHITE AND COLOR

1.    Prints must be mounted on mat boards which may be proportional to the size of the
prints but which must not exceed 16  x 30.  Framed prints are not allowed.

2.    Prints must be 5 x 7 or larger.

3.    Toning is permissible.

4.    Prints should be judged on a light box, according to PSA rules.

5.    A label showing the name of the maker and the title of the print should be attached to
the upper-left corner of the back of the mat. Labels will be available at meetings.  The
maker’s name must not appear on the front of the prints entered. If the print is so marked,
the Print Director will remove or mask the name before the print is eligible for evaluation.


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SLIDES

1.    All work except film processing must be that of the maker.

2.    Slides must be in 2 x 2 cardboard, glass or plastic mounts.  Mounts will be marked
with a dot, circle or X in the lower-left corner as viewed on the screen.  The maker’s
name and title of the slide must appear on the mount.  Slides too thick for projection
cannot be accepted.

3.   Slides may be masked in any manner the maker desires. Sandwiched slides and
tinted slides are acceptable.


DIGITAL IMAGES

1.   All camera work, minor adjustments and "creative" changes must be by the maker.

2.  Digital images submitted for evaluations must be e-mailed or mailed on a CD or DVD
in time to reach the Digital Director by the Saturday evening prior to the evaluation
meeting.  See below



Submit Images to digital@cameraclubofrichmond.com
You should get a reply that they were recieved no later than the day before the meeting. If not please send an email to Don
Reynolds at digital@cameraclubofrichmond.com


3.  Digital images-      must be in jpeg format, sized no larger than 1024 pixels on
the longest side, and should be renamed to have the title followed by your name
as shown below:

Tulip Garden - John Doe

4.   To identify an "Assigned Subject," add "-AS" after your name as shown below:

Tulip Garden - John Doe - AS



GENERAL Rules

1.    Members may enter up to a maximum of 3 photographs for each evaluation. These
photos may be Slides, Prints, Digital projections or a mix  at the members discretion.
When an Assigned Subject is added to an evaluation, members may submit an
additional 1 photographs. Approved by the membership 2/14/08


2.    A slide or print may be re-entered for evaluation if it has never won an award in the
Camera Club of Richmond.

3.    Except for film development, any innovation, printing experimentation, new technique,
art work, mounting and masking, etc. Must be entirely the work of the maker.
4.    Members should use evaluation entry forms available from the print and slide
directors.

5.    If members give their evaluation entries to another member to submit during their
absence from an evaluation meeting and their entries were not submitted as intended,
the member, upon notifying the Print or Slide  Director at the next regular evaluation, may
if approved by the director, enter them as makeup entries for the previous evaluation
meeting.

Digital projection photos are not eligible for makeup since they can be turned in well in
advance of an evaluation meeting.

Approved by the Board of Directors Sept. 28, 2005, March 8-2006)



END-OF-YEAR COMPETITION RULES

Groups
Based on input and feedback on last year’s End of Year Competition several changes have been
implemented, the largest of those changes was the creation of groups. Below are clarifications
on each group. The goal was to level the playing field and allow each participant to be judged
and compete with others of similar skill level.

Both Groups have all of the Categories & Mediums listed in subsequent chapters.

Group A (Seasoned Exhibitor)
Any paid member can enter images in the ‘Group A’ competition, but if you have won any Camera Club
of Richmond Memorial Award or have received more than ‘3 Certificates’ you are required to compete
in this category. Once you have competed in this category you must remain, unless otherwise deemed
by the board of directors, in that group next year.

Group A is really for the more seasoned photographer and exhibitor.

Group B (Novice Exhibitor)
Any paid member who has not won any Camera Club of Richmond Memorial Award or have received less
than ‘3 Certificates’ can enter images in the ‘Group B’ competition.

Once a member achieves either of these restrictions they are automatically moved into the ‘Group A’
competition.

‘Group B’ is intended to offer all members a chance to enter their photographs, prints, and/or slides
and compete with their fellow members on a similar skill level. This is not meant to segment the members
or to segregate by perceived quality. It is highly possible that a member of the ‘Group B’ could produce
a photograph as good as or maybe even better than a ‘Group A’ member. Despite this it can be somewhat
daunting at times to compete against more experienced members when you first start, for simply that reason.


1. All rules as to size and presentation are the same as for evaluations.
2. Members may enter a total of 15 photos for End of Year judging. Those photos
may be entered in any format or category listed below, if entered as the same for
evaluation during the  year.
3. Members will determine the category for each of their entries.
4. A First Place and a Second Place, will be awarded in each category.
5. Judges may give a 3rd place but it is not required.
6. Honorable mentions will be given at the judge’s discretion up to 10% of each
category.
7. Winners will be selected in the following categories based on the group assigned:

Color Prints
Any print submitted must comply with the rules and regulations as defined in the Camera Club of Richmond’s
Monthly Evaluation Rules. These rules are provided below.

	-	Prints must be mounted on mat boards which may be proportional to the size of the prints but which
		must not exceed 16 x 20.
	-	Framed prints are not allowed.
	-	Prints must be 5 x 7 or larger.
	-	Toning is permissible.
	-	Prints should be judged on a light box, according to PSA rules.
	-	A label showing the name of the maker and the title of the print should be attached to the upper-left
		corner of the back of the mat. Labels will be available at meetings.  The maker’s name must not appear
		on the front of the prints entered. If the print is so marked, the Print Director will remove or mask
		the name before the print is eligible for evaluation.

Black & White Prints
Any print submitted must comply with the rules and regulations as defined in the Camera Club of Richmond’s
Monthly Evaluation Rules. These rules are provided below.

	-	Prints must be mounted on mat boards which may be proportional to the size of the prints but which
		must not exceed 16 x 20.
	-	Framed prints are not allowed.
	-	Prints must be 5 x 7 or larger.
	-	Toning is permissible.
	-	Prints should be judged on a light box, according to PSA rules.
	-	A label showing the name of the maker and the title of the print should be attached to the upper-left
		corner of the back of the mat. Labels will be available at meetings.  The maker’s name must not appear
		on the front of the prints entered. If the print is so marked, the Print Director will remove or mask
		the name before the print is eligible for evaluation.


Slides
Any slide submitted must comply with the rules and regulations as defined in the Camera Club of Richmond’s
Monthly Evaluation Rules. These rules are provided below.

	-	All work except film processing must be that of the maker.
	-	Slides must be in 2 x 2 cardboard, glass or plastic mounts.  Mounts will be marked with a dot,
		circle or X in the lower-left corner as viewed on the screen.  The maker’s name and title of
		the slide must appear on the mount.  Slides too thick for projection can’t be accepted.
	-	Slides may be masked in any manner the maker desires. Sandwiched slides and tinted slides are acceptable.
	-	Each slide must be accompanied by an evaluation sheet.

Digital Projections
Any Digital Image submitted must comply with the rules and regulations as defined in the Camera Club of Richmond’s
Monthly Evaluation Rules. These rules are provided below.

	-	All camera work, minor adjustments and "creative" changes must be by the maker.
	-	Digital images submitted for evaluations must be e-mailed or mailed on a CD or DVD in time to reach the
		Digital Director by the Saturday evening prior to the evaluation meeting.  See below



								For 2010: digital@cameraclubofrichmond.com



	-	Digital images must be in jpeg format, sized no larger than 1024 pixels on the longest side, and should
		be renamed to have the title followed by your name as shown below:

									Tulip Garden - John Doe

	-	To identify an "Assigned Subject," add "-AS" after your name as shown below:

									Tulip Garden - John Doe - AS


Categories & Rules

Scenic
Subject: Landscape and Architecture

CATEGORY RULES: Images in this category may be enhanced, but these manipulations must be kept to a minimum and
used only to enhance the existing image.

	-	Levels
	-	Exposure
	-	Tonal Changes
	-	Sharpening
	-	Cloning (for minor retouching such as removal of telephone wire or trash)
	-	Any other adjustments to exposure, contrast, sharpness, acceptable cropping, altering between horizontal
		and vertical, enhancement of overall color (like you do when you choose a film but not change the color of sky).

Quick Check: Does the image look normal? If so then it meets the criteria of "Digital Realism" where enhancements and
modifications are allowed to improve the presentation, but without changing the taken truth of the original image.
If your answer is No, then this image should be submitted in the "Altered Realism" category.


Nature
Subject: Fauna and Flora, including wildlife but not domestic animals.

CATEGORY RULES: Images in this category may be enhanced, but these manipulations must be kept to a minimum and used
only to enhance the existing image.

	-	Levels
	-	Exposure
	-	Tonal Changes
	-	Sharpening
	-	Cloning (for minor retouching such as removal of telephone wire or trash)
	-	Any other adjustments to exposure, contrast, sharpness, acceptable cropping, altering between horizontal and
		vertical, enhancement of overall color (like you do when you choose a film but not change the color of sky).

Quick Check: Does the image look normal? If so then it meets the criteria of "Digital Realism" where enhancements and
modifications are allowed to improve the presentation, but without changing the taken truth of the original image.
If your answer is No, then this image should be submitted in the "Altered Realism" category.


Pictorial
Subject: Images of varied subjects including portraits, candid people, photojournalism, architecture, and any image
that does not meet the criteria of another category.

CATEGORY RULES: Images in this category may be enhanced, but these manipulations must be kept to a minimum and used
only to enhance the existing image.

	-	Levels
	-	Exposure
	-	Tonal Changes
	-	Sharpening
	-	Cloning (for minor retouching such as removal of telephone wire or trash)
	-	Any other adjustments to exposure, contrast, sharpness, acceptable cropping, altering between horizontal and
		vertical, enhancement of overall color (like you do when you choose a film but not change the color of sky).

Quick Check: Does the image look normal? If so then it meets the criteria of "Digital Realism" where enhancements and
modifications are allowed to improve the presentation, but without changing the taken truth of the original image.
If your answer is No, then this image should be submitted in the "Altered Realism" category.


Altered Realism
Subject: Any subject.

CATEGORY RULES: Images where the photographer can use the full capabilities of photo editing software to enhance the
image, while maintaining a realistic looking picture.  Elements, such as clouds, plants, animals, people, buildings,
etc., from one or more images may be combined into a single image.

Quick Check: Does the image look realistic? If so then it meets the criteria of "Altered Realism".


Creative or Digital Art
Subject: Any subject.

CATEGORY RULES: Images that display obvious "Altered Reality". This category is designed to show the creativity of
the photographer, as well as his or her skills with image editing. Images in this category will be judged on their
imagination, creativity, uniqueness, and editing skills.

Quick Check: Does the image look realistic? If not then it meets the criteria of "Creative or Digital Art".


Award List


Approved by the Board of Directors 2008