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PHOTOGRAPHIC LEGENDS CONTEST

Do your photos have what it takes to become legendary? Every year we receive numerous photos from both amateur-and-professional photographers capturing they fun they had at the Faire. This year we’re taking the fun to the next level with our first ever “Photographic Legends” Photo Contest.

If you enjoy the Faire and want to share the fun you’ve captured then please click here to read the photo contest rules. We will select one Grand Prize winner out of all the categories submitted

PRIZES
In addition to being displayed on our website the following prizes are available for winning photos:

GRAND PRIZE (1 WINNER)
Photo selected from all submissions:

Two (2) Season Passes to the 2012 Connecticut Renaissance Faire’s fall performance so you'll be able to swing by to take even more photos.
Four (10) tickets to the 2012 Connecticut Renaissance Faire’s fall performance so you can bring some of your friends along to share the fun.

CATEGORY PRIZES
1 winner and 1 Honorable Mention in each category (action, kids/families having fun, general fun, historic CTRF photos before 2006, and romance):

Category prize: 10 tickets to 2012 Connecticut Renaissance Faire’s fall performance. Bring a bunch of friends or use the tickets over several days.
Honorable mention prize: 5 tickets to the 2012 Connecticut Renaissance Faire’s fall performance. Bring frinds or save the tickets for yourself.

INSIDER TIPS

You can’t win if you don’t enter.
Be aware of your photo’s background and make sure it doesn’t distract from your subject. This includes random
body parts that can sneak into an image. Also be sure you don’t cut off any essential parts of your subject out
(example: the top of their head).
Blurry photos are eliminated early so be sure to focus on this when selecting your images. When blur appears to be
unintentional, your photo will receive a lower score. Using a tripod or monopod will help reduce blur.
Get your photo in ASAP to avoid the rush of images sent in at the last minute.
Make sure you have read and follow the rules.
Show only your best photos. Mediocre photos submitted with your best images may sway the judges.
Subject should be facing the camera unless it is your intention to tell a story.
Tell a story with your photo. The image(s) you select should be interesting and make the viewer take interest, then be able to tell a story or make the view want more.
Try to capture reactions to things rather than exclusively a thing itself.
Walk the Faire and study the grounds. Get an idea where the best angles are and what might lead to a solid shot.
Watch those shadows. Make sure your subjects are well lit.

2011 WINNERS

BEST OVERALL

ACTION

KIDS/FAMILIES HAVING FUN

HISTORIC CTRF

ROMANCE

No entries for Romance Category