It’s Photography Time!Exploring the Texas 4-H Photography Project

Toby L. Lepley, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Extension 4-H & Youth Specialist

What is the Photography ProjectAccording to the Texas 4-H Project Description:

The Photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of

photographic equipment and developing processes.

Photography provides opportunities for career exploration and promoting 4-H through

photographic communication.

Just the Facts – Photo Facts!The 4-H Photography Project has been one of top ten projects for the last five years. Participation over the last three years is reflected below:

2009- 2010 7,773

2010-2011 7,107

2011-2012 6,517

Photography Project ResourcesSeveral 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet.

Texas 4-H Photography Project activity sheets. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each publication has a focus on project experience, career exploration, resources, and fun activity.

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_photography

Photography Project ResourcesSeveral 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet.

4-H Guide to Digital Photographyby Daniel Johnson

Former 4-H member and professional photography who has produced a book especially for 4-H members to learn about digital photography.

Available on Amazon.com for $14.24 in paperback or $9.89 on Kindle.

Photography Project ResourcesSeveral 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet.

National 4-H Supply Service – Photography Curriculum

Designed for younger, newer project members.

Available on 4hmall.com for $5.95 each or $17.25 for the set.

Photography Project ResourcesSeveral 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-School/index.page

Photography Project ResourcesSeveral 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet.

Kodak Tips & Projects Exchange website

http://exchange.kodak.com/

Workshop OpportunitiesWhat: Texas 4-H Photography Workshop & CampWhen: July 20-21, 2013Where: Bell County (Belton and/or Temple area)

Workshop will be focused on beginning and advance project members as well as project leaders. Sessions will be hands-on and will target photography skills as well as some graphic design and layout. Career development will be a major component throughout the workshop.

More information to be released in Spring 2013

Contest OpportunitiesWhat: Texas 4-H Photography ContestWhen: April 15, 2013 entry deadlineWho: Senior 4-H members in 2013Format: All DigitalDisplay: Texas 4-H Roundup

What: Texas State Preservation Board 4-H & FFA Agriculture ContestWhen: October 15th entry deadlineWho: Any 4-H or FFA member Format: All DigitalDisplay: Texas State Capitol for a year period

What: State Fair of TexasWhen: September 10th entry deadlineWho: Any 4-H or FFA member Format: All DigitalDisplay: State Fair of Texas

Contest OpportunitiesWhat: Texas 4-H Dog Show ContestWhen: May of each year is deadlineWho: All 4-H membersFormat: All DigitalDisplay: Texas 4-H Dog Show in July

What: Texas 4-H Rabbit ExtravaganzaWhen: September/October of each year is deadlineWho: Any 4-H member Format: All DigitalDisplay: Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza

Texas 4-H Photography Contest

Texas 4-H Photography ContestCategory Hints and Tips:•Read the description closely!

•The CATCH-ALL category is for photos that do not clearly fit into other categories. It is NOT a category for duplicate entries.

•NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY category is for photos taking at night – NO sunrise and sunset photos should be entered into this category.

Texas 4-H Photography ContestCategory Hints and Tips:•STORYBOARD category is three photos placed into one jpg file. This category test skills in layout and recreation of file management.

•The 2013 THEME category is “Holiday Season in Texas.” This is any holiday from January 1, 2012 to April 15, 2013.

FACT: more photos were DQ in 2012 due to being entered into the wrong category than issues surrounding size/format.

Texas 4-H Photography ContestText on Photos:•The only category that any text should be visible on is the STORYBOARD category.

Submission Format of Photos:•Photographs should be taken at the highest resolution possible. •Photographs must be in a .jpeg, .jpg, or .gif formation. •Files submitted may not be larger than 2,048k (2MB).

Let’s Have Some Fun!

Photography Judging ContestJust as in any other judging contest, place these photos from one to four using the factors of:

•Impact

•Creativity

•Lighting

•Center of Attention

•Subject

•Color Balance

•Story Telling

EVALUATION FACTORS:

Impact

Creativity

Lighting

Center of Attention

Subject

Color Balance

Story Telling

Photo 1 Photo 2

Photo 3 Photo 4