Photography Contests

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PRIZES

Blue (1st place), red (2nd place), and white (3rd place) ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:

RULES

Individuals may not submit more than one entry for each of the categories listed above.
Only digital photographs may be submitted.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Composition (40%)
1. Objects in the photo are arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner. An interesting perspective was used.
Technical Quality (30%)
1. Photograph uses focus in a skilled way.
Light/Color (30%)
1. Photograph represents skilled use of lighting, colors, and/or shading.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Register for the photography contest at https://www.dcstatefair.org/2025-contests by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15.
Submit a photo of your entry at https://forms.gle/2XvW6nPFciP9tu4k7 by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15. Note that uploading documents to that form requires a Google account sign in. If you are unable to access or submit the form, please send your photo submission to contests@dcstatefair.org, with the subject line “Photography Contest Submission.” In the email, include your name, the email you used to register for the contest, and the name of the entry.

Category:

Black and White DC-Themed People/Portraits Pet/Animal

PRIZES

Blue (1st place), red (2nd place), and white (3rd place) ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:

RULES

Individuals may not submit more than one entry for each of the categories listed above.
Only digital photographs may be submitted.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Composition (40%)
1. Objects in the photo are arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner. An interesting perspective was used.
Technical Quality (30%)
1. Photograph uses focus in a skilled way.
Light/Color (30%)
1. Photograph represents skilled use of lighting, colors, and/or shading.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Register for the photography contest at https://www.dcstatefair.org/2025-contests by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15.
Submit a photo of your entry at https://forms.gle/2XvW6nPFciP9tu4k7 by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15. Note that uploading documents to that form requires a Google account sign in. If you are unable to access or submit the form, please send your photo submission to contests@dcstatefair.org, with the subject line “Photography Contest Submission.” In the email, include your name, the email you used to register for the contest, and the name of the entry.

PRIZES

Blue (1st place), red (2nd place), and white (3rd place) ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:

RULES

Individuals may not submit more than one entry for each of the categories listed above.
Only digital photographs may be submitted.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Composition (40%)
1. Objects in the photo are arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner. An interesting perspective was used.
Technical Quality (30%)
1. Photograph uses focus in a skilled way.
Light/Color (30%)
1. Photograph represents skilled use of lighting, colors, and/or shading.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Register for the photography contest at https://www.dcstatefair.org/2025-contests by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15.
Submit a photo of your entry at https://forms.gle/2XvW6nPFciP9tu4k7 by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15. Note that uploading documents to that form requires a Google account sign in. If you are unable to access or submit the form, please send your photo submission to contests@dcstatefair.org, with the subject line “Photography Contest Submission.” In the email, include your name, the email you used to register for the contest, and the name of the entry.

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