Instructions

1. Choose a contest (options below)  and enter at least two of your images from this semester before the deadline.  Edit it as needed to fit the contest theme and requirements.
2. Create a new blog post about your contest entry.

a. Post any images that you submitted in the contest
b. Include a paragraph or two about how you created your entry.
c. Add a paragraph about the contest you chose and why you chose it.
d. Add a link to the contest website.
e. Include the date you submitted your entry.
3. Hit “Open” below, and submit a working hyperlink to your blog post about your contest entry.

SUBMIT LINK TO I-LEARN CANVAS:
Do not submit until everything is complete. Once you submit, be sure NOT to change anything on your post, until after it is graded. When your assignment is complete, click “Open” on this page and submit the following:
1. A working hyperlink to your blog post (not home or log-in page) and past in the WEB URL tab of the Canvas submission.

Contest Options

OPTION 1:  ADOBE DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS  http://www.adobeawards.com/us/

OPTION 2:  PHOTOGRAPHER FORUM MAGAZINE:  http://pfmagazine.com/photography-contest/?idev_id=1006
Several past students have won past awards as finalists in this contest.

OPTION 3: (Fall Semester) Idaho Falls Magazine Photo Contest: http://www.idahofallsmagazine.com/gallery/contest.cfm Several past students have won cash and awards in this contest.  Submissions are usually due November 30th. Check out the website for more info.

OPTION 4:  OTHER ONLINE CONTESTS  (if not on the list then get it approved by your instructor)

The Pioneer Woman website often hosts photo contests http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/
IHeartFaces.com Photo Contests:  Check out the website for more info: http://www.iheartfaces.com/ – Weekly contests.

East Idaho Credit Union Photo Contest:
Submissions are due September 30. Check out the website for more info: http://www.eastidahocu.org/

Nikon Annual College Photo Contest:
Here is the information about the Annual College photo contest. $4,000 in grants awarded! PLUS 1 Nikon D7000 camera and lens system. Early deadline, submitted before October 17, 2011. Fee is $4.95 per photograph entered. Final deadline, uploaded before November 21, 2011. Fee is $5.95 per photograph entered. Enter online:
http://www.pfmagazine.com

Costco also has a contest, if you are a Costco member.  You can check their website for details.

Photographer’s Forum
http://pfmagazine.com/photography-contests/

Shoot the Frame
http://shoottheframe.com/

PDNEDU
http://contest.pdnedu.com/

GuruShots
https://gurushots.com/

ViewBug
http://www.viewbug.com/