North Carolina 4-H Photography Contest
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From this day forward our NC 4-H Photography contest will be known as the Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest.
Dr. Kim Ingold developed her love of photography as a Stanly County 4-H member. Throughout her 4-H career, she was involved in county, district, and state events, which developed her photography skills. Kim was inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club (our service organization with over 3,000 members with outstanding records of achievement and service involvement and dedicated to making the best better). Kim was a valued Honor Club member and believed in its mission of giving back to her community. When Kim aged out of 4-H, she became a treasured 4-H volunteer, attending most state level 4-H events to capture our memories through her photography. She was passionate about educating youth in any way she could. Kim was always there with camera in hand and more importantly there with a smile, a kind word, and a hug. In 2019 we lost Kim in a tragic car accident and will forever be missed in our North Carolina 4-H family.
Purpose of Contest
- Highlights North Carolina 4-H’ers’ photographic achievements. The winning photos are displayed on the 4-H Photography Contest website.
- Allow 4-H’ers to be creative and EXPLORE the 4-H Photography Curriculum.
- Take the time and research how to take the best picture.
- Practice, Practice, and Practice some more by taking 100’s of pictures to capture that 1 amazing shot.
- Connect 4-H’ers with a professional photographer to get their tips on how to take that 1 amazing shot.
- Have FUN!!
All entries are due no later than August 17, 2023 at 5 p.m. EST, must be submitted online, and can only be entered by your 4-H Agent/PA.
4-H Professionals, Click HERE to submit entries.
North Carolina 4-H reserves the rights to use any of the photographs received for educational purposes.
NEW SUBJECT CATEGORY FOR 2023: SPECIAL EFFECTS
- Create photographs that have special effects either by snapping a photograph of a convex or concave reflection distorting the image or positioning the subject to look as if a tree branch is growing out of their ear.
- 4-H’ers can create a Multiple Exposure of a single subject repeating itself several times in one frame.
- Practice taking a photo where everything is blurred except a focal point by attaching the camera to a moving object.
- Take a photograph of your friend holding up a building with the palm of their hand or digitally enhance one of your photographs on the computer by adding colors, lights, or distortions to the original picture to create the special effects.
- Have FUN with this category!
NEW PARTICIPATION CATEGORY FOR 2023: Adult Division (19+ years as of 1/1)
- “4-H In Action” Subject Category ONLY
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and Honorable Mention “bragging rights”
- Winning photographs will be displayed at the State 4-H Office for the contest year, then sent to the participant’s county 4-H Office.
- All participants must be registered in 4-HOnline.
All entries are due no later than August 17, 2023 at 5 p.m. EST, must be submitted online, and can only be entered by your 4-H Agent/PA.
4-H Professionals, Click HERE to submit entries.
North Carolina 4-H reserves the rights to use any of the photographs received for educational purposes.
Rules & Registration Information
Tips on How to Take the Best Photograph
- Clean your camera lens.
- Lock the focus on your subject.
- Hold your camera still with both hands or a tripod.
- Rule of thirds.
Photography Resources
2022 Winners: 4-H in Action, Junior Division
1st Place: “Pilot Mountain Fun” by Bailey Poindexter, Yadkin County
2nd Place: “He’s Nothing But Feathers and Love” by Isaiah Moore, Sampson County
3rd Place: “Winner!” by Lola Willbanks, Yadkin County
4th Place: “One Smart Chicken” by Ryan Clabeaux, Rockingham County
5th Place: “Tootie’s Barbershop is Open!” by Jada Smith, Edgecombe County
Honorable Mention: “4-H Rabbit Show in Action” by Ava Roberts County
2022 Winners: Nature’s Beauty, Junior Division
1st Place: “Navajo Amber” by Logan Grover, Pender County
2nd Place: “Orange You Happy to See Me?” by Elijah Herman, Person County
3rd Place: “Focusing on the Star” by Uriah Sigmon, Catawba County
4th Place: “Ocean Front Stroll” by Karleigh Meads, Currituck County
5th Place: “Nature’s Footprint” by Callie Beard, Perquimans County
Honorable Mention: “Starfish in the Sand” by Elizabeth Peluso, Craven County
2022 Winners: Special Effects, Junior Division
1st Place: “Hemingway’s Whiskey” by Megan Montgomery, Cabarrus County
2nd Place: “The Little Pennies” by Annabel Williams, Nash County
3rd Place: “My Sleepy Dog” by Magdalene Parker, Sampson County
Place: “Cucumber Out of this World” by John Tucker, Rowan County
5th Place: “Lego Man” by Anberlynn Lawrence, Johnston County
Honorable Mention: “Dog Days of Summer'” by Alannah Cain, Sampson County
2022 Winners: 4-H in Action, Senior Division
1st Place: ” Serine, Celine” by Luke Arrowood, Forsyth County
2nd Place: “4-H State Officers” by Elijah Lee, Wayne County
3rd Place: “Follow the Gleam” by Hannah Vagnozzi, Gaston County
4th Place: “A Girl Bond” by Logan Ballance, Wilson County
5th Place: “Going on a Bear Hunt” by Jacob Hanlon, Burke County
Honorable Mention: “Brushing a Pig” by Mabel Parker, Sampson County
2022 Winners: Nature’s Beauty, Senior Division
1st Place: “Broken Beauty” by Tessa Darnell, Halifax County
2nd Place: ” Glowing Mushroom” by Jacob Hanlon, Burke County
3rd Place: “Cypress Sunset” by Landon Burgess, Gates County
4th Place: “Our Moon” by Bryson Helton, Yadkin County
5th Place: “Butterfly Among the Goldenrod” by Slade Sloan, Dare County
Honorable Mention: “Male Cardinal” by Dylyn Davis, Alexander County
2022 Winners: Special Effects, Senior Division
1st Place: “Rails of Oil” by Ben Cook, Forsyth County
2nd Place: “Cuckoo Wasp” by Selah Sigmon, Catawba County
3rd Place: “Skirted in Beauty” by Sydney Tucker, Yadkin County
4th Place: “My Best Friend” by Ireland Lowder, Cabarrus County
5th Place: “My Dog Shayla ” by Elijah Lee, Wayne County
Honorable Mention: “Land That I Love” by Laurel Evans, Harnett County