1. Digital Image Requirements

 

All submitted images must follow these specifications:

Format: JPEG/JPG, sRGB color space

Maximum size: 4,000 px on the long edge

Quality:100

Frames or strokes are allowed (not allowed for VC Fair competitions either)

 

Images must not include:

Photographer’s name

Watermarks or logos

AI-generated elements not present in the original capture 

AI tools for masking, cloning, removing, sharpening, etc. are allowed.

 

2. Monthly Image Submission Rules

• Only current paid members may submit images.

• The base image must be captured by a camera, including smartphones.

• The photographer must have created all key elements of the image.

• Images should ideally be created within the past few years.

• Images that have previously earned a Merit may not be resubmitted.

• Images containing inappropriate or offensive content may be removed.

 

Categories

Images are judged in two separate categories:

Assigned – Monthly theme/genre

Open – Any subject matter

 

The maker chooses which category each image belongs in the Required File Naming Format

 

Use underscores exactly as shown:

Assigned:
IMAGE TITLE_John Doe_MM-YY_Assigned.jpeg

 

Open:
IMAGE TITLE_Jane Doe_MM-YY_Open.jpeg

 

Example:
ANGRY TREES_Jane Doe_01-25_Assigned.jpeg

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3. Annual Awards

In December, a panel of three judges reviews all merited images from the past year to determine the club’s annual award winners.

Members may refine their merited images based on judge feedback.
Revised images must be submitted to the Awards Coordinator (TBD) by November 30.

 

4. Image Submission Process

• Monthly meeting dates, assigned topics, and judges are listed in the club newsletter and on our website: https://ccp.photo.com/pagexxx

• Email images to Janice Lindsay at:
  janicelindsay@rocketmail.com

• Use this subject line format:
  “## Photos for MON – Last Name”
  (Include the hashtags.)

• Janice will confirm receipt. If you do not receive confirmation, please send a follow-up email.

• All entries must be submitted by Sunday evening before the meeting.

 

Guest Judge Guidelines

Our guest judges come from a wide range of professional photography backgrounds. They evaluate images using both objective and subjective criteria, offering honest, constructive feedback. Because each judge brings a unique perspective, members gain insight into how different photographers interpret and value images. The goal is simple: help every member grow as a photographer. Judging helps ensure critiques feel fair, balanced, and focused on learning.