| Frequently Asked Questions: How to enter into the 17th Annual Capture Oakville Photography Competition |
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| Question | Answer |
| Do I have to be a member of Oakville Camera Club (OCC) to enter this Competition? | No, the competition is open to any person who is a resident of Ontario, Canada. |
| Where do I get a full set of the Competition Rules? | Go to website: CaptureOakville.com CAPTURE OAKVILLE 2023 RULES |
| Do all the images have to be taken in Oakville? | No, images can be of anywhere in the world, EXCEPT for the Capture Oakville category which must be taken within the geographic confines of the Town of Oakville. |
| Must the image be recent? | All images must have been taken within a specified time-frame; any time between 14 March 2022 and 6 Feb 2023. |
| How many images can I enter? | You can enter a maximum of six-(6) entries, however, you cannot enter any more than one-(1) image into a single Competition Category. |
| What is the deadline for submitting? | To be eligible, an entry must be submitted electronically by Feb 6 2023. |
| Where do I submit my image electronically? | Submit the image file(s) along with the completion of the pdf Entry Form along with your full payment via our website: captureoakville.com |
| When is payment due? | Payment is due upon submission of your electronic entry. Go to the electronic Entry portal and follow the instructions to complete your Competition entry, followed by payment using the PayPal interface. |
| How do I pay for my entry and what do I pay for multiple entries? | You can pay online along with your electronic submission via Paypal*. The first entry is $25 ($15 for members) and each additional entry is $15 more. So for example if you were entering in the following: all five categories you will be paying $85 ($70), four categories $75 ($60), three categories $60 ($45) and two categories $40 ($30). *Standard PayPal charges apply |
| I am a Student under 18 years of age, how much will it cost me to enter the competition? | We are please to offer students 18 and under a discounted rate for entering the competition. for six categories you will be paying $75 (reduced to $37.50), five categories $65 (reduced to $32.50), four categories $55 (reduced to $27.50), three categories $45 reduced to $22.50) and two categories $35 (reduced to $17.50). |
| How large a file should I submit for judging? | The file must be in a JPG format, no smaller than 250KB, and no larger than 60MB. |
| I see reference to Hand of Man in the Category definitions – what does that Mean? | Any element that is recognizable that man has had a hand in effecting. For example; images may not include unintentional objects, either animate or inanimate in nature – wildlife images may not exhibit a habitat comprising elements of the Hand of Man, i.e., such as barn swallows in a barn, owls on fence-posts, birds on a wire, even though such inclusion may be minimal in relation to the image |
| I see reference to ‘decisive moment’ in the Capture Oakville category – what does this mean? | Decisive moment is a phrase first used by French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson in 1952. Henri Cartier-Bresson, a founder of modern photojournalism, proposed one of the most fascinating and highly debated concepts in the history of photography: “the decisive moment.” This moment occurs when the visual and psychological elements of people in a real-life scene, spontaneously and briefly come together in perfect resonance to express the essence of that situation. |
| Frequently Asked Questions: Printed Image Competition |
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| Question | Answer |
| I entered my image into another clubs photo competition; can I also enter it into Capture Oakville? | No. Images must not have been entered into a previous or other photography competition, this includes any OCC competitions such as OCC Photo Challenges. |
| How do I know if my image was accepted? | Entrants will be notified of their selections by e-mail, shortly after the February 6th 2023 deadline. |
| If my image is selected, when do I submit my print(s)? | The deadline for submitting prints is February 27th 2023 |
| Where do I submit my print(s)? | Prints can be dropped off at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC), 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville. See the entry rules at www.CaptureOakville.com for full details. |
| What size of prints should I submit? | Submit a print size that shows your work at its best. The image can be no smaller than 4” x 4” and no larger than 16” x 20”. The actual paper size can be any size up to 20” x 24.” |
| Do I have to arrange to have my print(s) framed for the Exhibition? | No, OCC will arrange for your print to be professionally dry-mounted, matted and framed for the Exhibition |
| How are the winning images selected? | A panel of independent judges, professionals in the photographic industry, will judge the final print entries. |
| Where is the Exhibition of the winning and accepted prints? | The Exhibition opens with an in person gala on April 21st 2023. |
| Can I come to the Gala even if my image did not get accepted? | Yes, and please bring others who would enjoy an evening of photography. The event is free of charge, and no preregistration is required. |
| If I need to get help, or need more information, who do I contact? | Send an e-mail with your questions directly to capture@oakvillecameraclub.com. |