Wayne County 4-H/FFA Fairbook - Photography

Exhibits are not State Fair eligible. 
Display exhibits are encouraged.

Level 1 Picture Display Guidelines:

1. Three 4x6 photos mounted on a single horizontal 11 inches x 14 inches black or white poster or matting board. No foam board backing should be used. 
2. Each photo in the display must be numbered using a pencil. Numbers should be readable but not distracting from the overall display.
3. No titles, captions, or stick on numbers will be allowed.
4. Photos must be mounted vertically or horizontally.
5. Level 1 Data Tag is required for each photo in the display. Use numbers to identify which photo each data tag corresponds with. (General Rule G)

Level 1 Print Guidelines:

1. Print is 8 inches x 10 inches mounted in an appropriately sized matting (no frames) with a sandwich mat-board backing; rectangular or oval inside mat opening. No foam board should be used for matting or backing.
2. Place photos horizontally or vertically as appropriate.
3. Level 1 Data Tag is required. Attach to the back of the exhibit. (General Rule G)

Classes:
B-180-901 Fun with Shadows Display or Print - Photo(s) should capture interesting or creative use of shadows. (Activity 4)

B-180-902 Get in Close Display or Print - Photo(s) should capture a close-up view of the subject or object. (Activity 8)

B-180-903 Bird’s or Bug’s Eye View Display or Print - Photo(s) should capture an interesting viewpoint of a subject, either from above (bird’s eye view) or below (bug’s eye view). (Activity 10)

B-180-904 Tricks and Magic Display or Print - Photo(s) should capture visual trickery or magic. Trick photography requires creative compositions of objects in space and are intended to trick the person viewing the photo. For example, if someone is standing in front of a flowerpot, the pot might not be visible in the image, making it look as if the flowers are growing out of the person’s head. (Activity 11)

B-180-905 People, Places, or Pets with Personality Display or Print - Photo(s) should have a strong focal point, which could be people, places, or pets. Photos should capture the subject’s personality or character. Photos may be posed or unposed. (Activity 13)

B-180-906 Black and White Display or Print - Photo(s) should create interest without the use of color. Photos should show strong contrast and /or textures. Photos may be captured in black and white or captured in color and edited to black and white. (Activity 15)

B-180-907 Challenging Photo Exhibit: Telling a Story Display -Exhibit will include three photos which tell a story without words. Photos may show something being created, destroyed, consumed, moving, or growing. Photos should capture the beginning, middle, and end of a single story, project, or event. Display will consist of three 4x6 photos mounted on a single horizontal 11 inches x 14 inches black or white poster or mat board. No foam core backing. Each photo in the display must be numbered using a pencil. Numbers should be readable but not distracting from the overall display. No titles captions, or stick-on numbers are allowed. Photos may be mounted vertically or horizontally. Level 1 data tags are required for each photo in the display. (Activity 14)

B-180-908 My Favorite Other Picture Print - Any other favorite photo. 

A 4-H member enrolled in Level 2: Next Level Photography may not exhibit in Level 1: Photography Basics. Level 2 photographers should be utilizing all the skills and techniques they have developed thus far in their photography careers, especially topics covered in Level 1: Photography Basics and Level 2: Next Level Photography. 

Level 2 Picture Display Guidelines:

1. Three 4x6 photos mounted on a single horizontal 11 inches x 14 inches black or white poster or matting board. Incorrect sizes will not be accepted. No foam board backing should be used
2. Each photo in the display must be numbered using a pencil. Numbers should be readable but not distract from overall display.
3. No titles, captions, or stick-on numbers will be allowed.
4. Photos may be mounted vertically or horizontally.
5. Each photo of the display must include a separate Level 2 Data Tag. Data Tags should be numbered with the corresponding photos number.  (See General Rule G).

Level 2 Print Exhibit Guidelines:

1. Print exhibits must be 8 inches x 10 inches prints mounted in 11 inches x 14 inches (outside size) cut matting (no frames) with a sandwich mat-board backing (not foam board); rectangular or oval inside matt opening. Incorrect sizes will not be accepted. 
2. Place photos horizontally or vertically as appropriate.
3. All Level 2 prints must have a Level 2 Data Tag. (See General Rule G.)

Classes:
+B-181-010 Level 2 Portfolio - Level 2 portfolios should represent the 4-H member’s best work and must include five-seven different images from the 4-H member's photography career. At least two images must have been taken during the current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during the member's 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Portfolios may include photos which are exhibited in other Level 2 classes during the same year. Portfolios must include: 1) 1-page max bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year each photo was taken, 4) title for each image, 5) device make and model used to capture each image, and 6) reflections for each image. When writing reflections, youth should focus on what new photography techniques they were practicing when they took the photo, what makes the image successful, and what could have been done to improve the image. 

+B-181-020 Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print - Photos should capture a creative use of lighting, such as diffused lighting, backlighting, or hard lighting, reflections, or another lighting technique covered in Book 2 Next Level Photography. (Activity 3, 4, 5)

+B-181-030 Creative Composition Display or Print - Photos should capture a creative composition using the Rule of Thirds, Golden Triangle, Golden Rectangle, or another composition technique covered in Book 2 Next Level Photography. (Activity 6, 7, 8, 9)

+B-181-040 Abstract Photography Display or Print - Photos should be abstract or capture a small piece of a larger subject. Abstract photos may not look like anything but should be able to capture a viewer's attention. (Activity 11)

+B-181-050 Candid Photography Display or Print - Candid photos should capture a special moment or meaningful interaction. Photos should be un-posed. (Activity 10)

+B-181-060 Expression Through Color Display or Print - Photos should capture a creative use of color or a color scheme, such as complimentary, contrasting, monochromatic, warm, cool, primary, secondary, or tertiary. (Activity 13)

A 4-H member enrolled in Level 3: Mastering Photography may not exhibit in Level 2: Next Level Photography or Level 1: Photography Basics. Level 3 photographers should be exploring and experimenting with advanced techniques. This may include but does not necessarily require using a SLR camera, manual adjustments, or other advanced equipment. Level 3 photographers should be utilizing all the skills and techniques they have developed throughout their photography career, especially topics covered in Level 1: Photography Basics, Level 2: Next Level Photography, and Level 3: Mastering Photography. 

Level 3 Print Exhibit Guidelines:

1. All exhibit prints are 8 inches x 10 inches prints mounted in 11 inches x 14 inches (outside size) cut matting (no frames) with a sandwich mat-board backing (not foam board); rectangular or oval inside matt opening. Incorrect sizes will not be accepted.
2. Place photos horizontally or vertically as appropriate. 
3. All Level 3 prints must have a Level 3 Data Tag. (See General Rule G).

Classes:
+B-182-010 Level 3 Portfolio-Level 3 portfolios should represent the 4-H member’s best work. Level 3 portfolios must include nine to eleven images from the 4-H member's photography career. At least 3 images should be from the current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during the member's 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Portfolios may include photos which are exhibited in other Level 3 classes during the same year. Portfolios must include: 1) 1-page max bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year each photo was taken, 4) title for each image, 5) device make and model used to capture each image, and 6) reflections for each image. When writing reflections, 4-H members should focus on what new photography techniques or skills they were practicing when they took the photo, what makes the image successful, and what could have been done to improve the image.

+B-182-020 Advanced Techniques & Lighting Print - Photos should show an experimentation or exploration of advanced lighting, such as low-light or silhouette photography or another advanced photography technique, such as astrophotography, underwater photography, or infrared photography. (Activity 3, 4, 5, or 12)

+B-182-030 Advanced Composition Print - Photos should show advanced compositions, such as using diagonal, horizontal, or vertical lines or repeating shapes to frame a subject or lead the viewer's eye through a scene; breaking the rule of thirds to compose a discordant image; or another advanced composition technique covered in Book 3 Mastering Photography (Activity 6, 7)

+B-182-040 Portrait Print - A great portrait captures not only a person's physical image, but also something of the person's character or personality. Photos may be either formal or informal but must be of one or more human subjects. (Activity 9)

+B-182-050 Still Life Print - Photos should capture non-moving objects that have been arranged in an interesting way. Photos should demonstrate advanced control over lighting and composition. (Activity 8)

+B-182-060 Freeze/Blur the Moment Print - Photos should capture a subject in motion. Photographers should adjust shutter speed to either freeze or blur the movement. (Activity 11) 

County Level Photography Class – Any 4-H member may enter the following class. Not State Fair Eligible

B-180-909 Challenging Photo Exhibit: Telling a Story Display – Exhibit will include three photos which tell a story without words. Photos may show something being created, destroyed, consumed, moving, or growing. Photos should capture the beginning, middle, and end of a single story, project, or event. Topic could also be a weather-related event, tornado, flooding or other. Display will consist of three 4x6 photos mounted on a single horizontal 11x14 black or white poster or mat board. Each photo in the display must be numbered using a pencil. Numbers should be readable but not distracting from the overall display. No titles, captions, or stick-on numbers are allowed. Photos may be mounted vertically or horizontally. Data tags are required for each photo in the display.  (Activity 14 in Photography Basics Book 1)