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The 2012 photo contest is now closed.
View the winning entries.

 Beyond Point & Shoot Logo


Have a passion for digital photography? Attend two Beyond Point & Shoot Photo Workshops presented by local experts. Get inspired by checking out the latest Library materials about photography and viewing the 2010 and 2011 winning photos. Use your new skills to enter the Beyond Point & Shoot Photo Contest. Entering the contest is optional. May the best photos win!


Important Dates

Photo Workshops: 8/18/12
Photo Contest: 8/1/12 - 8/31/12
People’s Choice Online Voting: 9/12/12 - 9/18/12
Judging: 9/12/12 - 9/18/12
Winners Notified by 9/21/12
Awards Ceremony: 10/28/12
Exhibition: 10/28/12 - 12/31/12


Photo Workshops (8/18/12)

1. Beyond Point & Shoot Workshop
Date: Saturday, August 18
Time: 10:30 AM – Noon
Location: Centerville Library
Yes, anyone can point and shoot, but what really makes a great photograph? Learn the tricks of taking good pictures. Use your newfound skills to compete in our month-long photography contest!
2. Photo Editing Workshop
Date: Saturday, August 18
Time: 1 – 2:30 PM
Location: Centerville Library
Learn to edit photographs using Lightroom and Photoshop. Presented by Centerville Arts Commissioner and professional photographer, Kera Estep. Use your newfound skills to compete in our month-long photography contest!

Photo Contest (8/1/12 - 8/31/12)

Eligibility:
  • No residency restrictions.
  • Employees of the City of Centerville, Centerville Arts Commission, Washington-Centerville Public Library, presenters and judges are not eligible to enter.
Rules:
  • Two age groups:
    • Youth - 17 and younger
    • Adult - 18 and older
  • Competition categories:
    • People
    • Place
    • Local (Only photos taken within the boundaries of Centerville or Washington Township, Ohio)
    • Black & White
  • Limits: One entry per category and no more than two entries total per person.
  • Photo must be taken by submitter.
  • If under 18, you must obtain permission to enter the contest.
  • All photos must be in JPG format, although photographs may have been shot on film, slide, or with a digital camera.
  • Hard copy photos will not be accepted and will not be returned.
  • Entries must be submitted online using the official online entry form (link visible below when contest is live).
  • Entries must be submitted by 8 A.M. EDT on August 31, 2012.
  • Washington-Centerville Public Library and the City of Centerville reserve the non-exclusive right to use the photographs at their discretion.
  • The photographer is responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions if his/her photograph includes an identifiable individual.
  • No entry fee.
  • Entries will not be returned.
Get Inspired: People's Choice Online Voting: (9/12/12 - 9/18/12)
  • The public will have an opportunity to vote online for one People's Choice Award.
  • Vote for your favorite photo
  • One vote per person
  • Link to vote will be visible below when voting is live.
Judging: (9/12/12 - 9/18/12)
  • Three local judges: Photographers Jerry Huffman, Gary Kunze and Centerville Arts Commissioner and photographer Kera Estep.
  • The judges will choose one first place and one second place winner per category and age group.
  • Judging criteria:
    • Use of Lighting
    • Use of Color or Contrast
    • Creativity
    • Perspective/Framing
  • All decisions of our judges are final.
  • Winners will be notified via e-mail by September 21.

Awards Ceremony (10/28/12)
  • Winning photographs will be unveiled at the Centerville Art Gallery located in the Centerville Police Headquarters, 155 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville.
  • Sunday, October 28, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
  • Awards presented at 3 PM
  • First Place Prize - framed and matted photo displayed on wall during exhibit
  • Second Place Prize - matted photo shown in display case during exhibit
  • Everyone is welcome to attend!

Exhibition (10/28/12 - 12/31/12)
  • Exhibit opens Sunday, October 28 at 2:30 P.M.
  • Centerville Art Gallery located in the Centerville Police Headquarters, 155 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville.
  • Winning photographs on display for 9 weeks!
  • Free and open to the public.
  • Gallery staffed 24-hours per day. Exhibit may be viewed anytime, day or night.
  • Winners receive their framed/matted photos after the exhibit is closed. Exhibit photos must be picked up by owner no later than Thursday, January 10, at the Centerville Municipal Building located at 100 West Spring Valley Road.
  • The City of Centerville and Washington-Centerville Library are not responsible for damage that may occur during the exhibition.


2012 Award Winners - View All
Adult Local Winner
"Tomatoes - by James Davis
Washington Township, Ohio
Tomatoes


2011 Award Winners - View All
Adult Local Winner
"Hanging Pots - by Derry Cox
Centerville, Ohio
Hanging Pots


2010 Award Winners - View All
Adult Local Winner
"Skateboard Fun" by Doug Rasey
Oak Creek South - Skateboard Park
Skateboard Fun


Best In Show - 2009
"Fall Glory" by Brook Brandewie
Fall Glory


Best In Show - 2008
"The Fun Part of the Job" by Anne Arisman
The Fun Part of the Job


Contest sponsored by:

Centerville Arts Commission Logo

Washington-Centerville Public Library


For more information, send an e-mail to: photocontest@wcpl.lib.oh.us.