Willow Creek Photo Contest Deadline
January 31, 2025
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Grab your cameras, Willow Creek! We are holding our first annual photo contest!
We are thrilled to announce the First Annual Willow Creek Photo Contest! We have put together a panel of esteemed community leaders to judge the contest, and we can’t wait to reveal their names soon. Stay tuned for more updates!
Prizes:
- First Place: $150
- Second Place: $75
- Third Place: Choice between:
- Bigfoot Capitol of the World Hoodie
- Bigfoot Capitol of the World T-Shirt & Ballcap
Contest Deadline:
11:59 PM, January 31st, 2025 (begins July 1st, 2024)
Contest Theme:
- Willow Creek… Through Your Lens
CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF WILLOW CREEK:
We invite you to share your photographs that highlight the beauty and diversity of our community. Here are some suggestions for what to capture:
- Nature: The stunning natural landscapes and wildlife that make Willow Creek special.
- Farm/Agriculture: The rich agricultural heritage and farming landscapes of Willow Creek.
- Community: The spirit and togetherness of our vibrant community.
- Events: The excitement and joy of local events and celebrations.
- Recreation: How you enjoy the great outdoors and recreational activities in Willow Creek.
We look forward to seeing Willow Creek through your lens!
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Contest Rules:
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- This contest is open to amateur and professional photographers
- There is no cost/fee for entering this contest
WHO IS INELIGIBLE?
- Willow Creek Chamber employees, sponsors, board of directors, and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.
Submission Guidelines:
CONTENT:
- Photographs must depict scenes from Willow Creek.
IMAGE QUALITY:
- All photographs must be a digital image – scans of physical photographs will not be accepted.
- Digital images must be .jpg and at least 1 MB in size with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. (an average smartphone photo is about 3-9 MB and should be fine!).
- All images should be scalable to 8.5×11 inches without losing quality resolution (again, smartphone images should be fine!).
- Photographs can be color or black and white. Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will not be considered.
- Photographs that use artificial intelligence will also not be considered.
- Photos that include logos, watermarks, or copyrights are not accepted.
- Photographs with inappropriate or obscene content are not accepted.
ORIGINALITY:
- All entries must be your own, original work.
- Photographs must have been taken in Willow Creek.
- Photographs from all seasons are encouraged.
HOW TO SUBMIT/ENTER:
- Use this form for your official entry.
- DO NOT UPLOAD MORE THAN ONE PHOTO PER FORM. You are welcome to submit multiple photos, but if you do enter more than one photo, please submit each photo individually.
- Complete the required fields on this form, including your name, contact information, and a brief description of your photo.
- Upload your high-resolution photo (minimum 300 dpi) in jpeg format.
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the contest and submit your entry.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- By submitting your photos to the Willow Creek Photo Contest, you agree to all of the following terms:
- All decisions will be final.
- The Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce has the right to recategorize or disqualify any entrant.
- Photographers under 18 years of age must have parental/guardian permission.
- If there are people in the photograph and it was taken in a non-public space, it is the responsibility of the photographer to obtain permission to use the photograph.
- Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce has the right to use and publish the image on its website and for promotional purposes, with appropriate credit to the photographer.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
- Entries will be judged based on creativity, composition, quality, adherence to the theme, and overall impact. If a photo is not found or deemed a winner that aligns with our guidelines or theme, there is no guarantee that any submitted material will be used. If a winner is determined, we will attempt to contact the winners before the winning announcement.
WINNERS:
- Winners will be notified by phone and/or email. Winning entries may be published in the Willow Creek Newsletter, uploaded to our website, displayed at our Visitor Center, and highlighted on our social media.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- For any questions, please reach out to info@willowcreekchamber.com.
Thank you for participating in the Willow Creek Photo Contest. We look forward to seeing the beauty of Willow Creek through your lens! Good luck!