SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL COMPETITION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

1. To be accepted for judging, each entry must adhere to all stated entry and mounting/matting requirements listed herein.

2. Limit of three (3) entries per person.

3. Include proper entry fee:

a. LAA members are free.

b. Non-LAA members $5.00 per entry or $10.00 for three (3) entries.

4. Entry fees are non-refundable. Check or money order for all entries payable to the Lafayette Art Association at the time of entry.

5. A Lafayette Art Association Freeze Frame Entry Form must be completely filled in. Failure to complete the form will result in disqualification. The Form includes:

a. Name and contact information of the photographer

b. A listing of photos by title

c. Category

d. If item is for sale, amount; if not for sale, indicate NFS in the price column,

e. Signature of Agreement to the LAA’s requirements.

6. Previous winning entries in the LAA Freeze Frame Contests will not be accepted.

7. The photographer’s name, title of work, and category must be printed on the back of each entry.

8. All entries MUST be turned in at the Lafayette Art Association, 412 Travis Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503, from Tuesday, January 3^rd to Friday January 20^th between 12:30-5:00 P.M. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

9. The judge’s and/or Lafayette Art Association decisions are final in all instances.

10. Awards will be made in each category providing there are an adequate number of entries. Judge can award in each category a First, Second, Third Place and one or more Award of Merit (Honorable Mention). An Award of Distinction (Best of Show) will also be awarded.

11. LAA reserves the right to refuse entries deemed in poor taste or that do not meet the LAA’s presentation standards. See mounting requirements below.

12. Commissions. The LAA retains a 30% commission on any image/item sold. Please price each item to include this 30% commission.

13. The LAA will not be responsible for any return costs, insurance, or for entries not removed from the gallery after the closing reception.

DEFINITIONS:

Digital photographers are encouraged to enter; however, the images presented should be evaluated based on the amount of POST-CAPTURE PROCESSING applied to that image (the amount of “adjusting” or “enhancing” done to the image after it has been captured by the camera). Images created via scanning a negative or slide transparency or with a digital camera can simply be entered into the appropriate category (1-6), even if slight adjustments were made for color or exposure, i.e., adjustments typically done in a traditional wet dark room; i.e., color correction (not changing the original color/s or removing color/s), saturation, and/or contrast control. Cropping and horizontal flipping (equivalent to reversing a negative or slide) are acceptable modifications.

On the other hand, if physical changes were made to the image in any way with any software (e.g. ANY moving, deleting, adding or changing colors, etc.) then the final image shall be considered manipulated and must be entered in the Manipulated/Enhanced category. An image produced by an addition of elements, removal of elements (other than by cropping), combining elements from separate images, rearranging elements or cloning elements is also to be entered in the Manipulated/Enhanced category. By entering a digital photo in a category, other than Manipulated/Enhanced, the photographer certifies that he/she has adhered to this definition and its parameters.

MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Any size photo may be entered. Each must be framed and ready to hang in the LAA gallery.

2. The LAA uses a Walker Hanging System, which REQUIRES THAT A WIRE BE FIRMLY AFFIXED TO THE REAR OF THE FRAME 1/3 THE DISTANCE FROM THE TOP OF THE FRAME. AN ENTRY FRAME HAVING ONLY A SERRATED (ALLIGATOR OR TOOTHED) TYPE HANGER WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NO EXCEPTIONS!

3. The photographer’s signature or any other markings on the front of the photograph or mat is acceptable; however, means may be taken to cover such prior to and during the judging phase of the competition.

DELIVERY AND RETURN OF ENTRIES:

The LAA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind. Entries must be removed from the gallery immediately following the Show Closing Reception, Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 6:00 P. M.

CATAGORIES:

1. Black and White

Code: BW

Includes prints made from negatives or digital capture process. Sepia or toning processes are acceptable. Manipulation or partial coloring entries should be entered in the Manipulated/Enhanced. Note: All images presented in B&W are NOT required to be entered in the B&W category. The photographer may choose to enter a B&W image in another more appropriate category if the image meets that category’s criteria; e.g., a B&W image that has a significant architectural component may be entered in the architectural category.

2. Color

Code: C

Includes prints made from negatives or digital capture process. Primary subject is color or lack of color. Generally, Still life subjects should be included in this category.

3. Architectural

Code: A

Includes prints made from negatives or digital capture process. Primary subject is a building, part of a building or the interior and furnishing of a building.

4. Wildlife/Nature

Code: WN

Includes prints made from negatives or digital capture process. Primary subject is an animal or flower in its natural setting. Zoo or captured animals and insects, and exotic plants grown in a controlled environment such as a horticultural center should not be entered in this category.

5. Portrait

Code: P

Includes prints made from negatives or digital capture process. Primary subject is a person or animal. Portraits of insects and flowers may also be considered.

6. Landscape

Code: L

Includes prints made from negatives or digital capture process. Primary subject is a tree, river, mountain, etc and the surrounding environment.

7. Manipulated/Enhanced

Code: ME

Includes prints made from negatives or digital capture process. Included are: images created via digital manipulation (e.g. ANY moving, deleting, adding or changing colors, etc.); multiple imaging via montage, sandwiching of 2 or more negatives and/or transparencies (slides); hand or digital partial coloring of a B&W; bromoil process; emulsion transfer process, in camera multiple exposure, cut and paste prints.