Photo Contest

Age Groups

  • 13 years of age and younger
  • 14 – 25 years of age
  • 26- 64 years of age
  • Senior – 65 years of age and older

Rules

  • Amateur photographers only
  • No photos sold in the last year
  • Monroe County residents ONLY
  • You may enter a total of four photos
  • Black/White or color photos
  • Digital or print photos will be accepted
  • Photos must have been taken March 1, 2023 – March 10, 2024

Sponsor the Arts

Submissions

  • Photo sizes for digital or print copies: 8.5 x 11 inch OR 8 x 10 inch
  • Every photo will need a completed entry form. Digital entries will also need to have an entry form submitted per photo.
  • Allowable digital enhancements include: cropping, minor burning, dodging and/or color corrections.
  • All submissions due by March 15, 2024.

To enter the 2024 MCAA Photo Contest:

Option #1: Fill out online entry form and upload your digital photo online (file size limit-33MB)

Option #2: Download the official entry form and place printed photo with entry form in a large manila envelope and drop off at one of the sites:

  • First National Bank of Waterloo, North Branch – Attention Russ Thomas
  • First National Bank of Waterloo, Columbia – Attention Russ Thomas
  • State Bank of Waterloo, Valmeyer – Attention Rhonda Sondag

Option #3: Email your digital photo and completed entry form to MCAAphotocontest@gmail.com (file size limit-33MB)

How to enter the contest

Categories

Melk Castle
2023 First Place - Shirley Asselmeier

Landscapes

In this category landscapes are not limited to Monroe County

glass prism
2023 First Place - Charlotte Hoock

The Arts

A photo of an artist at work or performing; photo of artist materials – instrument, brushes, easel/pallet, ballet shoes.

a black cat silhouette behind an off-white curtain
2023 First Place - Cylinda Williams

Pets & Animals

Family pets, farm animals, zoo animals, etc.

a young girl smiling
2023 First Place - Ava Williams

People

Family members, friends, people at work, play, etc.

2023 Best of Show - Ericha Johanning

Monroe County, IL

A photo that somehow connects/relates with Monroe County: landscape, event, person, etc.

Submission Rules

 

  • One photo per entry form = one submission.
  • 4 (four) submissions per person is the maximum.
  • Each submission must have an entry form and a photo.

Submission examples:

A photo may be submitted in multiple subject categories. Multiple photos may be entered in a single subject category.

Judges

 

Three professional photographers will be the official judges for this contest.

**Judging may take up to 4 weeks depending on the quantity of photos submitted.

Prizes

 

Best of Show – First, Second, Third Place in all categories. The Best of Show winner will have their photo professionally framed.

Other winners will receive a certificate.

Disclaimer: The photographer retains copyright of the photo but the MCAA retains the right to use the image with credit given to the photographer.

Winners will be announced on the MCAA website and Facebook page. In addition, the winners will receive an email indicating the winning category and the place they were awarded.

Ways to enter in the MCAA Photo Contest

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