Take A Shot Photography Contest

Open Photography Contest - All photographs taken within the Roseville city limits are eligible. The photos do not have to be taken during a specified time frame, but should appear current. 
Entries are due by August 3, 2012.

Eligibility
Photographers who have earned an income from the sale of past print or digital images are only eligible to compete in the Professional category. There are no residency requirements.

There are eight categories for entry and photographers must identify in which category they would like to compete. Only one category per photo. You may submit multiple photos on various categories; however, photographers may only win in one category.
•The Great Outdoors
Parks, Landscape, Nature, Bikeways, Trails
•People
Kids, Family, Friends
•Culture
Arts, Museums, Libraries
•Celebrations
Events, Parades, 4th of July, Fairs
•Sports
Little League, Softball, Swimming, Fun Runs, Biking
•Local Heroes
Police, Volunteers, Firefighters, Lifeguards, Teachers
•Business
Buildings, Meetings, Commerce
•Professional
Any subject by photographers who have earned income from the sale of print or digital images

All photographs submitted may be enlarged and framed for display in city facilities.

Awards

Category Winners - $50
Judges choose a winner from each category.
Best of the Best - $100
Judges select overall best photo from the category winners.
Fan Favorite - $150
After submitting all photos in appropriate categories, submitters choose one photograph to compete for Fan Favorite. The file name of your Fan Favorite nominee must be listed on the entry form. Fan Favorite photos and photgraphers names will be posted on the Roseville Park, Recreation & Events Facebook page. The photo with the most "likes" wins. Voting begins on Friday, August 10th and closes on Friday, August 31st.

The Judges
• Two members of Roseville City Council
• Marketing Analyst for the Parks & Recreation & Libraries
• Photographer from the Roseville Press-Tribune
• e-Government Administrator for City of Roseville

The Specifications
All photo entries must be accompanied by a completed contest entry form.

There are no limits on entries; submit as many digital photographs as you wish. If you are submitting in multiple categories, you must indicate the category name in the file or folder name. Only one category per photo.
Have fun!

The Format
Photos must be submitted as digital media.

Digital Media 10MB or under may be submitted by email to photocontest@roseville.ca.us. Larger files must be on a CD or DVD. Please include your name and phone number on the CD/DVD. CD/DVDs will not be returned.

There are multiple places to submit your CD/DVD(during business hours):

• Riley Library
1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, 95747
• Maidu Museum & Historic Site
1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, 95661
• Parks & Recreation Office in Roseville Civic Center
311 Vernon St, 95678

Resolution must be no smaller than 300 dpi (dots per inch). The best option is to keep the photograph at its original resolution (high resolution is preferred; but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified).

The Sponsors
• City of Roseville
• Roseville Arts!
• Office Max
• Roseville Press-Tribune

Activity Guide Cover
All photographs submitted will be considered by the Parks Recreation & Library Department for future covers. The department looks for photos that show people enjoying Roseville’s parks, places and programs. See examples below:

Mail or hand deliver to:
Pam Allen
City of Roseville, Parks, Recreation & Libraries
311 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
Other locations to submit your entry

Direct all questions to
Pam Allen at photocontest@roseville.ca.us, or call (916) 746-1251.