Monthly competitions give members a structured way to practice, learn from judges’ critiques, and celebrate photographic achievement.
The competition program is designed to help members improve through practice, education, and recognition.
Monthly contests encourage members to keep photographing, editing, and submitting work regularly.
Independent judges provide verbal critiques that help members see their images from another point of view.
Competitions reward members’ photographic growth, effort, and success throughout the club year.
In addition, competitions provide an educational component. They are judged by independent judges who also provide a verbal critique of each image. The images and the critiques are then included in a slide show that is part of every monthly meeting.
How the annual competition cycle is organized.
Contests are conducted on a monthly basis beginning in May and continuing through the following March for a total of ten monthly competitions. There is no contest in December.
Half of the contests have specific themes; the rest are open. Two of the monthly contests are prints and the rest electronic.
There may also be year-long special interest contests. These may include Cell Phone, Portraits, Photojournalism, Nature, or other topics.
Competition participation is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Participation in the monthly competitions is optional for club members.
But everyone — especially new members — is encouraged to take part to practice, improve, and reap the rewards. You will become a better photographer.
Members participate in one of four levels. New members may choose either Entry or Intermediate.
A starting level available to new members who want to begin competing with others at a similar experience level.
An available starting level for new members with more confidence or prior photographic experience.
Advancement to this level depends on how well a member does during the prior competition year.
The highest competition level, reached through strong prior-year performance.
New members: If you have not already chosen a competition level, please send an email to the Membership Chair using one of the options below.
Note: If you have any problems with these links, simply send an email message to membership@planophotographyclub.com using your preferred email client, explaining what you want to do.
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