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PHOTO CONTEST

Rule

The deadline for the 2009 Images of Edina Photo Contest is

Friday, June 19, 2009
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All submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. and adhere to the following guidelines:
 

  • The contest is free to enter and open to both amateur and professional photographers who are Edina residents, work in or go to school in Edina.

  • Photographs must be taken in Edina.

  • Photographs must be entered in one of four categories that represent the City’s vision statement:

    • Living

    • Learning

    • Raising Families

    • Doing Business

  • NEW THIS YEAR* Photographers may submit up to a total of four photographs with a maximum of one per category.

  • Only photographs taken between June 13, 2008, and June 19, 2009, are eligible.

  • All photos MUST be submitted as 8x10 prints on photo quality paper. Please also provide your photo in an electronic format (.jpg, .tif, or .eps), if possible. Electronic formats should be in addition to, and NOT replace the 8x10 print.

  • Do NOT submit slides, photocopies or prints on non-photo quality paper.

  • Both color and black-and-white prints are accepted.

  • Do not mat or frame photos.

  • All entries submitted must be the original work of the submitting photographer.

  • By entering the contest, you agree to allow the City of Edina to publish and display your photo(s), with proper credit, as staff sees fit.

  • Contest organizers reserve the right to re-categorize or disqualify any entrant.

  • If there are identifiable people in a photograph taken in a non-public space, it is the responsibility of the photographer to obtain written permission to use the photo.

  • All decisions will be final; judges reserve the right not to award a winner in any category.

  • The City of Edina will not be responsible for lost entries.

  • All photo entries become the property of the City and are not returned.

  • Each entry should include the photographer’s name, address, zip code, daytime telephone number, age (if under 18), category, title of photo and enhancement description if the image was digitally manipulated in any way.

  • Entries should be mailed to:


    Photo Contest
    c/o City of Edina
    4801 W. 50th St.
    Edina, MN 55424

    or dropped off at Edina City Hall.
     

  • Depending on the number of entrants, a winner may be chosen for each category as well as an overall winner. Contest winners will receive plaques from the City Council and their artwork will be displayed for up to two years at Edina City Hall. Some photos may also appear in future City publications, including About Town.
     

Entries will be judged on subject matter, composition, clarity, lighting, depth of field, artistry/drama, degree of difficulty, technical excellence and overall impact.
 

2008 BEST OF SHOW

“Ice Cream Store Delight” by Frannie Kuhs won the  2008 Best of Show and the “Doing Business” category.

Click here to see other 2008 winners.
“Ice Cream Store Delight” by Frannie Kuhs won the  2008 Best of Show and the “Doing Business” category.