dimanche 3 novembre 2013

How To Enter A Portland Photo Contest

By Alyce Powell


The chance to enter into a Portland photo contest can be loads of fun and allow you the chance to win lots of cash or prizes. Often times, those who enter will have little or no training in taking pictures which will make the competition all that much more interesting.

You do not necessarily need an expensive camera to snap a great picture, you just need an object or person you are interested in taking pictures of and a bit of patients to get just the right snap shot. A simple camera can help you create just a lovely of a picture as a more expensive one and a simple camera can allow a novice photographer the change to focus solely on the picture itself rather than the fancy details of the camera.

Before you enter into the competition, be sure that you have taken your time and read all the details regarding the competition and what is expected of you as a competitor. Some sponsors may choose to limit not only the size but, the topic when you enter their competition so, do be sure you actually qualify before you begin.

While you will not always notice a fee with every competition, there may be a cost that is associated with entering the event. The fee can range from very low to a bit more expensive. You will probably notice, sponsor that ask for a higher fee will often offer their winners a bigger or more unique prize.

Once you have taken the time to confirm that you do indeed qualify and you've paid any necessary fees, turn your attention to the topic you would like to take pictures of. After you've chosen either a person or item, think about your surroundings. The amount of light you can get for your picture will play quite a big role in what the pictures will look like. Having too much or not enough light can make all the difference when you are looking for a nice clear picture.

If your subject is a person, try not to be too scripted when taking the pictures. Allowing the subject to simply react naturally to the camera can allow for some great snap shots. While you can certainly ask them to smile if they want, simply snapping pictures one after the other can often get some really natural, pretty pictures.

Choosing which one of your snap shots is the best to submit to the competition may be a bit of a challenge, especially if some of them are similar. If you have someone like a family member or a friend you can ask to help you choose that can be really helpful. When choosing, go with the picture that first grabs your attention and that of anyone who is helping you decide.

After a Portland photo contest, if you find out that you haven't won, do not let that discourage you. If another chance comes around, definitely do it again. Often photography competitions depend greatly on the judges themselves. Just because you were not chosen the first time does not mean you would not win next time. Above all else, enjoy the competition.




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