Virtual Photography Clinics -

June 4, 11, 18 at 11am via ZOOM  - link will be in the confirmation email

Suggested for Photography 1 project members wanting to learn more about the photography exhibit requirements for show.

Areas that will be covered and not limited to these subject areas:

• General camera parts
• Focusing
• Picture composition
• General functions

Please register HERE

Photography judging TIP Sheet: https://web.extension.illinois.edu/lm/downloads/79719.pdf 

• Finding your Photo's Metadata for Fair judging. Please see 2020 4-H Fairbook for changes in requirements. 

Subject to alternate requirements pending decision date on June 1 to determine in-person or virtual exhibition...

From the 2020 4-H Fairbook...

ALL photos in exhibits must have been taken by the exhibitor. Photo/Model releases from individuals pictured in the exhibitor’s photographs are required unless the photograph is of a group in a public place where identification would not be an issue. The release can be obtained at: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/members/projects/photography . Photos may be taken with a camera, an electronic tablet (i.e. iPad), or a cell phone. 

ALL photos (including Photo Editing exhibits) must be accompanied by details of the camera settings that include:

• Camera/device used
• Aperture (F-stop)
• Exposure time (shutter speed)
• ISO (film/sensor sensitivity)
• Lighting used (flash, artificial, sunlight, other)
• Photo editing software/application used (required for ALL edits and retouches except for cropping)
• Filters used (lens filters and or digital/software filters)

Members are allowed to shoot on a camera’s automatic setting, but should be able to find the metadata information on the photo to discuss the information above.

The exhibition size requirements for all photographs will be:

• Minimum image size: 5X7
• Maximum image size: 8X10
• Maximum exhibit size (including frame): 18X20

All exhibitors must include unframed (taped to the back of the framed exhibit or attached to the project booklet) un-edited versions of either the same subject or the examples of the same technique that the framed image represents. This will assist the judge in understanding the choices made by the photographer to build the exhibited composition. 

NOTE: Images taken with devices that apply an automatic filter will not be eligible for award. 

Photography 1: (SF 50268) 

Exhibit one framed photo which demonstrates your understanding of a technique you learned from your Photography 1 project manual. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal. Be prepared to show the page in the manual of the technique you are demonstrating.

Photography 2: (SF 50269) 

Exhibit one of the options listed below:

1. Exhibit one framed 8x10 close-up photograph using the skills learned on page 62-63 of the project manual titled “Bits and Pieces.” No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal; OR
2. Exhibit one framed 8”x10” photo which demonstrate your understanding of a technique you learned from your Photography 2 project manual. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal. Be prepared to show the page in the manual of the technique you are demonstrating.

Photography 3: (SF 50270) 

Exhibit one of the options listed below:

1. Exhibit one framed 8” x 10” still-life photo that demonstrates good composition, including color, form, texture, lighting and depth of field. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal; OR
2. Exhibit one framed 8”x10” photo which demonstrate your understanding of a technique you learned from your Photography 3 project manual. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal. Be prepared to show the page in the manual of the technique you are demonstrating.

Photo Editing: (SF 50271) - Open to members in Photography 1, Photography 2, and Photography 3. 

Exhibit one framed 8” x 10” photo that has been altered using digital photo-editing techniques (beyond cropping and red-eye reduction). Include a print of the original photo(s), taped to the back of the photo frame. Photos in which an automatic filter was applied at the time the photograph was taken will not be eligible for award.

Photography Innovation Class: (SF 50272) - Open to youth enrolled in Photography 1, 2, and 3. 

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Photography project. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. All exhibits must include one framed photo illustrative of the work you are presenting.