TOP: Spectators at the 5-hour outdoor exhibit on Jan. 12.
BOTTOM: Organizer Justin Rudd!
hanging the photos on the canopies. Photos by Thomas McConville. WINNING PHOTOS:CLICK NEW See all 288 photos this week until Sun, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. at Arbor by the Bay, across from Banana Republic, on 2nd St., Belmont Shore. Contest Rules | Subcribe to our Email List A few of the 288 photos from the exhibit. WINNING PHOTOS:CLICK
PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST
The goal of SAY, "CHEESE," LONG BEACH! is to visually record all aspects of our community -- our people, our environment, and our working and leisure activities -- during a 24-hour period.
What does a typical day look like in Long Beach, Calif.? For 1,440 minutes, beginning at noon on Sat., Jan. 5, 2008, life in Long Beach will be immortalized through digital photography. SAY, "CHEESE," LONG BEACH! will culminate the following Sat., Jan. 12, with a major photography exhibit, reception, and awards ceremony on 2nd St. in Belmont Shore featuring the entrants' best snapshots.
The project was created and is sponsored by Belmont Shore resident Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.) and Epson America, Inc.
A photo book and/or calendar may be created with the images after the contest.
GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOT
The contest's mission is to capture, in a single day, images of Long Beach that celebrate this vast, vivid, vibrant city. This is your chance to explore your creative, humorous or serious side to create a blended expression of our community. The contest aims to capture moments during 24 hours of our lives and the life of our community -- taking us from dawn to dusk. We expect that this Long Beach family album of sorts will inspire, amuse, and on occasion, disturb.
So, picture this: amateur and seasoned photographers of all ages, taking Long Beach photographs that define aspects of their lives during the same 24-hour period. Anyone can enter -- just start snapping digital photos at noon on Sat., Jan. 5 of whatever and whomever you like during the day and/or night. Photos might include, but are not limited to home life, work, sports, nature/landscape, wildlife, indoor life, outdoor living, pets, architecture, humor, drama, action, friends, family, city life, beach life or a historical place.
TO ENTER
Entry is free. Entering the contest is simple. Participants will e-mail (or burn a disc to turn in) their five best snapshots and the entries received will be juried. Winning photos will be selected on criteria such as photographic excellence, visual impact and artistic quality.
THE RESULT
The result will be an intricate composite of photos with fresh perspectives on Long Beach. The subjects of the images are at the discretion of the photographer. We want to see an eclectic mix of photographers with a varied range of photos from a wide variety of places in our city...from the mundane to the artsy.
SPONSORS
The contest is brought to you by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.); Epson America, Inc..
CAMERA CLOCKS
Make sure the clock on your camera is set to the correct time, since all photos must be taken within the allotted 24-hour period. Digital photos allow organizers to see the day and time photos were taken.
It's time for some local exposure, so pick up your camera and SAY, "CHEESE," LONG BEACH! Okay...Ready, set, click!
RULES RAIN OR SHINE 1. To enter this free contest, please submit your photograph(s) by 8 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 6 to Justin@JustinRudd.com with the following entry info: your name (last, first), address, city, state, zip code, age, phone number, e-mail address; title and description/caption of each photograph; also include approx. time, date and location of each photo. Digital images received without the entry information may not be judged.
2. A maximum of five (5) photos may be entered by each photographer. If more than 5 photos are inadvertently submitted, only the first 5 will be considered in the judging. Also, see rule #15.
3. Please save your digital files and submit them using your last name first and your first name last. For example, RuddJustin1, RuddJustin2, RuddJustin3, etc.
4. Submit your entries by 8 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 6 by one of the two ways outlined here: 1. Send your images at one time (and the info requested in Rule 1) to Justin@JustinRudd.com. 2. Slide ONE CD with your five images (and the info requested in Rule 1) under the door to Justin Rudd, 5209 E. The Toledo #1, (Belmont Shore) Long Beach, CA 90803.
5. All photos must be taken within the city limits of Long Beach. There are a few exceptions that are permissible: photos of Long Beach from sea, air, or from an adjoining city; and photos of kite surfing, sailing, boating etc. in the waters of Long Beach.
6. Required format for each photo: digital only; 2048x1536 pixels or larger jpeg (at highest quality) or tiff only; no RAW images.
7. All entries must be received by 8 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 6. Not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, or illegible images.
8. Entries will be acknowledged with an e-mailed confirmation upon receipt.
9. Entry discs will not be returned.
10. All judging decisions are final.
11. Contest is open to all legal residents of the U.S.
12. The top-10 entries, bonus category prizes, and the grand prize will be selected among all entries received.
13. Winners will be selected on the basis of originality, style, creativity, photographic excellence, visual impact, artistic quality, degree of difficulty, overall photo quality, and content (capturing a moment).
14. All photos must be taken within the allotted 24-hour time period from noon to noon, Jan. 5-6.
15. OPTIONAL MEETING/BONUS PRIZE CATEGORIES: An optional meeting/briefing of contestants will take place in front of Washington Mutual Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St., Long Beach (Belmont Shore), at 11:40 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 5, just 20 minutes before the contest begins, and approx. nine (9) cash/prize bonus themes will be announced (i.e. $50 for best photo showing a family having fun; $50 to the best image that includes a dog). And, contestants attending this meeting on time will be allowed to submit an additional image in the contest - that's six images, instead of five!
16. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. during the awards ceremony on Sat., Jan. 12, 2008 in front of Washington Mutual Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St., Long Beach (Belmont Shore), 90803.
17. Winners under the age of eighteen (18) must have the written consent of their parent or legal guardian.
18. It is understood that any copyright of an entry remains the property of the photographer. However, all entrants (or their parent or legal guardian, if applicable) shall agree that Justin Rudd and/or CAT and anyone they may authorize may without compensation use entrant's name, photograph or other likeness, written responses, testimonials, biographical information and statements concerning the Contest for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to advertising, publication, trade, and/or promotion without additional limitation, restriction or compensation. In each publication of the photograph, full credit will be given to the photographer.
19. No purchase is required.
20. By submitting, entrant certifies that the photo(s) he/she is submitting to this photo contest is original with him/her, and that he/she has all necessary rights and authority to submit the photo and grants to Justin Rudd and/or CAT the rights purported to be granted, including third party rights.
21. Odds of winning will depend on the number of entries received.
22. Contestants must know and share the names and addresses of all identifiable people in their photographs. CLICK HERE for the model release.
23. This is a family contest. No provocative, violent, or dangerous stunt photos. Organizers retain sole discretion as to what constitutes unsuitable content.
24. We welcome all ages and photographic abilities - professional and amateur. There are no age or ability categories.
25. Entry is free.
26. For some sample images of the feel organizers are looking for, click here.
27. Organizers are looking for images that are not time-of-year sensitive (i.e. we don't want every shot to look like it's winter).
28. If it is determined after the winners are announced that any winning photo was not taken during the contest's 24-hour period, or was taken outside the Long Beach city limits, or violates another rule listed here, the prize will be revoked and another winner announced.
29. By entering, you agree to release Justin Rudd, the Community Action Team (C.A.T.), their sponsors, their employees and representatives from all claims and liabilities in connection with this Contest or with any of the prizes.
30. All entries become the property of Justin Rudd and/or CAT upon receipt. Justin Rudd and CAT have no responsibility for submitted photos.
31. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify anyone who, in their opinion, has tampered with or disrupted the entry process or operation of this contest or violated the rules.
32. Photos may not be manipulated, other than resizing or cropping.
33. Entries must be digital images. Digital photos are defined as images taken with a digital camera or scanned traditional photograph saved in a digital format, such as JPG. Also, see Rule 6.
34. Images must be in natural color. Black and white, sepia tone, and duotone images are not eligible.
35. No watermarks, signatures, or copyright notices may be added to images.
36. No borders or frames may be added to images.
37. Artistic filters are not permitted.
38. Images may be resized as long as the aspect ratio is maintained.
39. Images may be cropped and rotated as necessary as long as the rectangular format is maintained and the size is within the specifications above.
40. Modifications (other than those listed above) are NOT permitted.
41. Organizers have the right to amend these rules and guidelines, as necessary, without notice.
PRIZES
Grand Prize
- $150
- Winning photo will be featured in color in the Grunion Gazette newspaper.
- Image will be highlighted in the SAY, "CHEESE," LONG BEACH! photo gallery at JustinRudd.com.
Top-10 photos (includes the grand prize)
- Image will appear in the SAY, "CHEESE," LONG BEACH! photo gallery at JustinRudd.com.
- $100 cash
Additional Cash and Prizes
- categories to be announced only to those who attend the optional meeting/briefing of contestants that will take place in front of Washington Mutual Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St., Long Beach (Belmont Shore), at 11:40 a.m., sharp, on Sat., Jan. 5, 20 minutes before the contest begins. Prize sponsors include Epson and Arbor at the Bay. See Rule 15.
Q&A
Q Who is organizing this event?
A The contest is being produced by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.). The goal of CAT is to implement programs, events, education, support and advocacy that will focus on animals, youth and the environment. CAT's mission is to embrace humanity with care and compassion, while encouraging those around us to explore, dream and discover the tenets of civility, kindness and understanding of all people and creatures.
Q Who can submit photographs?
A We welcome photographs from everyone. You do NOT have to live in Long Beach, nor do you have to be a professional or experienced photographer to submit a photograph. Indeed, we hope that everyone in our community will be represented in this important event.
Q How many photos can I submit?
A We are able to accept only 5 photographs per person. Or, see rule #15 above to see how you can submit 6 images..
Q Who or what should be in the photograph?
A Everyone and everything --- including individuals, families and friends at work and play, schools, organizations, businesses, games, pets, homes, daily activities, weather, nature & whatever is happening in or around Long Beach from noon to noon, Jan. 5-6 --- are potential subjects for photographs. Put together, the photos submitted for the contest will create a snapshot of our community for today and the future.
Q What type of photography may be submitted?
A digital only; 2048x1536 pixels or larger jpeg (at highest quality) or tiff only; no RAW images.
Q Which photographs will be put in the exhibition?
A All the submitted photographs will be considered for the exhibition, except those of an inappropriate nature. We expect approx. 200 images will be printed and included in the exhibit.
Q How do I submit a photograph?
A Submit your entries by 8 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 6 by one of the two ways outlined here: 1. Send your images at one time (and the info requested in Rule 1) to Justin@JustinRudd.com. 2. Drop off ONE CD with your five images (and the info requested in Rule 1) to Justin Rudd, 5209 E. The Toledo #1, (Belmont Shore) Long Beach, CA 90803.
Q What happens with the photos after the contest?
A A book or calendar may be produced with the top images.
Q Do I have to attend the optional meeting on Jan. 5 at 11:40 a.m. in order to have my photos judged in the BONUS theme categories?
A. No. All images submitted in the contest will be considered for all categories and prizes.
GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOT
