VisitRichmond.org Spring Photo Contest

Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau's 2012 Spring Photo Contest

Sponsored by Jade Matters Photography

Last summer we held our first ever photo contest and received over 500 wonderful photos taken in Wayne County during the summer months.  Because the contest was so successful in illustrating the beauty of Wayne County, and it also helped us increase our Facebook fan base so well, we're holding a Spring Photo Contest through the end of May 2012.  


One of the judges favorites in the 2011 Summer Photo Contest.

Our main purpose for holding our photo contests is to help build our digital photo library, for use online (facebook, website, blogs), print publications (i.e. brochures, visitors guides, postcards, calendars, etc.) or photo exhibits in the area.  We love using photographs that were taken by visitors and residents of the places and activities they love.  These photo contests also help us develop the public's awareness of and interest in Wayne County’s varied attractions and activities; increase awareness and appreciation of Wayne County’s landscapes, cityscapes and architecture; increase our interactions with Wayne County residents and visitors and their appreciation of art and art-related activities, and IT'S ALOT FUN!

Here is what you need to know if you would like to submit photos to the contest:

Photos are to be of attractions, historical and artistic exhibits/displays, public art, landscapes, cityscapes, streetscapes, historical buildings, etc. and people engaged in activities/actions — either as spectators or participants -- at Wayne Co. events and attractions (museums, parks, restaurants, festivals, fairs, concerts, shops, wineries, chocolate attractions, etc.).

Below is a good example of the kind of action photo we would like to see.  We want people participating in an activity, not just posing for a photo, at a recognizable Wayne County attraction.
 


Original photos (at least 300 dpi) will be submitted via the www.visitrichmond.org website (click on Spring Photo Contest) or disk/jumpdrive between April 1 and June 8, 2012. Mini (weekly or bi-weekly) challenges will be announced via Facebook and on our website to help direct participants to focus on a specific theme, topic, location or activity. Small prizes (i.e. Wayne County Discount Cards, Wayne County souvenirs, etc.) may be awarded during the mini challenges to the best/favorite photo for the specific challenge, to be judged by internal judges. At the end of the contest one Grand Prize Winner will be selected by a panel of judges and will receive prizes to be donated by area attractions and businesses. The Grand Prize Winner may or may not be selected from the mini challenge winners.



Many but not all of the photos will be shared on Facebook, in our blog posts, on our Flickr account, and by other means. The best photos will be used in our print and web publications.

This photo was submitted recently to the Spring Photo Contest

 

 

The Grand Prize Winner will receive:

• $75 Gas Card
• A Wayne County Basket overflowing with area-related gifts. 



Procedures:

Photos are to be submitted electronically by posting them to the Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau’s "Visit Richmond" web page (see directions below). You may also save the photos to a disk or jumpdrive and drop them off at:

Old National Road Welcome Center
5701 National Road East
Richmond, IN

1. Go to www.visitrichmond.org
2. Click on the link to the Spring Photo Contest
3. Read the rules & policies
4. Complete the form and click on the agreement
5. Upload your photo(s)

If you have questions, please contact Julie at jdishman@visitrichmond.org or 765-935-8687.