Formally known as the NC 4-H Photo Contest, this statewide annual contest highlights NC 4-H’ers photographic achievements. The winning photos will be displayed on the NC 4-H Photo Contest website.
In addition to 4-H In Action and Nature's Beauty, the new category for 2022 is SPECIAL EFFECTS.
Work with your 4-H'ers to create photographs that have special effects. Position a friend so it looks like a tree branch is growing out of their mouth. Maybe take a photo where everything is blurred except the focal point. Create an image of someone that has an extra set of hands or legs. Use a crystal ball to capture a reflection. Maybe take a photograph of your friend holding up a building with the palm of their hand.
Encourage your 4-H'ers to EXPLORE photography. Be CREATIVE! Offer opportunities for them to research how to take the best picture possible and Practice, Practice, Practice. The Photography curriculum from Shop 4-H is a great resource. Connect them with a professional photographer to get their perspective. Encourage them to Have FUN!!
Electronic entries are due August 17 and must be uploaded by the 4-H Agent/PA/AA.
Photos must be saved in the following manner then uploaded to this Google Form.
AgeCategory_PhotoCategory_
For example:Photos by junior 4-H'er Christine Clover
Jr_Action_ChristineClover
Jr_Nature_ChristineClover
Jr_Effects_ChristineClover
Photos by senior 4-H'er Chris Clover
Sr_Action_ChrisClover
Sr_Nature_ChrisClover
Sr_Effects_ChrisClover
University Communications will again judge contest entries and winners will be announced during National 4-H Week via Facebook Premier. Winning photographs will be printed out and sent to the respective county offices for display during National 4-H Week.
You can find out more at the NC 4-H Photo Contest website or feel free to contact me via email or text at 336.420.3952.
