Congratulations to the winners of the May 2009 contest. The winning entries can be viewed here:

May 2009 Photo Winners & May 2009 Art Winners

The 2009-2010 Competition Will Begin Soon - Check Back for Details!

We're looking for the student photographers of tomorrow! Submit your favorite photograph online and become eligible to win your share of $4,000 in prizes. Each entry will be posted on www.clipartstation.com. Visit the site and check out the competition!

It's easy to enter. Just select your category and submit an image and a caption. There are two categories: Photography and Artistic Photo Manipulation.

Both categories will be judged based on:

  • Strong composition and arrangement: captivating subject matter should be arranged in a meaningful or artistic way.
  • Brilliant color: hues should be eye-catching and lighting should be used to enhance the subject.
  • Focus and sharpness: make sure the object has clarity, or use soft focus as an intentional effect to artistically enhance the image.
  • Creativity and emotion: don't hesitate to use a creative camera angle, and try to capture emotion.

Deadlines:

Check back soon!

24 winners will be awarded this year and you have 2 chances to win! We will award four grand prize winners every year: one in Photography and one in Artistic Photo Manipulation at each deadline. You must resubmit after every deadline to reapply.

Students ages 4-18 in the US, its territories, and Canada are eligible to apply.

Print a flyer for your students.


One Grand Prize Winner in Each Category Will Receive:

1) An 8.0 megapixel digital SLR camera and accessories worth $600

With an 8.0 megapixel digital SLR, you can capture outrageous detail in every shot. Print poster-sized blow ups, create books, school projects, and more. The wide angle lens captures stunning scenes, and zoom accessories are available for close-up sports shooting.

2) Select a Tool Factory Software program worth up to $200

Tool Factory Workshop: Make greeting cards, books, banners, charts, graphs, or and art showcase using Tool Factory Workshop's word processor, spreadsheet, database, and paint programs.

Tool Factory Draw: Create fantastic layered drawings with photographs.

MultiMedia Lab V: Create a photo montage, games, claymation, or a showcase on the web.

Whole Class Fresco: Manipulate your photos with surrealistic textures and lifelike brushes.

3) Digital Camera Basics Book

Get step-by-step instructions on how to use digital camera, plus tips and tricks for taking great photographs.

Five or More Honorable Mention Winners Will Receive:

Tool Factory software and a Digital Camera Basics book.


Past Winners

Fall 2008 Photography Winners

Fall 2008 Art Winners

January 2008 Art Winners

Spring 2007 Photography Winners

Spring 2007 Art Winners

Fall 2006 Art Winners

Fall 2006 Photography Winners

Spring 2006 Art Winners

Spring 2006 Photography Winners

Fall 2005 Art Winners

Fall 2005 Photography Winners

Spring 2005 Winners

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