FPP OFFICIAL RULES - 2004
PLEASE STUDY THESE RULES VERY CAREFULLY. NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES EXPLICITLY WILL RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR CASE OR IMAGE. BE SURE TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATION, COMPLETE THE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM AND INCLUDE YOUR CASE FEE IN THE SHIPPING CASE. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU SHIP OR BRING YOUR CASE TO THE COMPETITION CHECK-IN ROOM. THE COMPETITION COMMITTEE WILL NOT COMPLETE THESE ITEMS FOR YOU.
1. ELIGIBILITY:
Only individual members of the Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. (FPP) who have paid their 2004 dues on or before July 31, 2004 may enter. DUES MUST HAVE BEEN PAID TO FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, INC. AND MAILED TO TERI CROWNOVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 13424 White Cypress Road, Astatula, Florida 34705. MEMBERSHIP DUES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITH YOUR COMPETITION CASE.
2. ENTRIES ALLOWED:
One to six (1-6) entries are allowed, which may be composed of any combination of photographic prints, transparencies, and not more than one album. NO TWO ENTRIES SHALL BE OF THE SAME SUBJECT/PERSON. The "OPEN" categories may be used to encompass experimental images and/or electronic imaging prints. Entries previously merited in FPP Competition are NOT eligible. A photograph entered in an album, currently or previously, may not be entered as a separate print or transparency entry. Transparencies may be entered in the Commercial Categories (C-5 through C-8) and Illustrative Categories I-3 and I-4 ONLY (See Rule 12).
3. INTERSECTION COMPETITION:
Each section is allowed to enter four and only four images representing four separate makers. These makers must be members in good standing of that Section and members of the Florida Professional Photographers. An entry in the Intersection Competition may represent only one section in the competition, however an individual entrant may represent more than one section in the competition provided different images are entered. Official Intersection Competition labels must be attached to the back of the entry and filled out completely. The Competition Committee will not assume this responsibility. IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE SEE THAT ALL FOUR OF THE SECTIONS' ENTRIES HAVE THE CORRECT SECTION INITIALS ASSIGNED TO THEM AS OF THE LATEST FPP MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. Any violation of these rules by any maker shall result in disqualification of the entry. The competition manager will mail section labels prior to July 31st to each section president.
4. CASE FEE & ENTRY FORM:
The case fee will be $50.00 for 2004. The "Official Entry Form" must be completed and signed and the case fee attached by check or money order made payable to the Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. The case fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
5. ENTRANT'S CERTIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Entrants must complete and sign the certification on the Official Entry Form. If any statement on the Official Entry Form is proven false, the entrant faces the penalty of disqualification from the competition and a loss of five (5) exhibition merits. Do not submit negatives or original transparencies with your entries. No entry is eligible for competition that has been made under the supervision of an instructor. Entrant agrees to hold FPP harmless against any liabilities or claims arising out of the FPP's consideration, display or other use of photographs or other materials submitted to the FPP.
6. ENTRIES IDENTIFICATION:
It is up to the maker whether or not to attach a title to the image. The Official Entry Form, along with the classification code letter and number of the category in which the entry is submitted, must appear on an Official Entry Label which must be attached to the top center back of each entry. ENTRIES WITHOUT PROPERLY COMPLETED AND PROPERLY PLACED OFFICIAL ENTRY LABELS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR JUDGING IN THE COMPETITION. The Competition Committee WILL NOT attach ANY labels to ANY entries. No title, name of maker, awards, seals or ribbons, either visible or covered may appear on the front of the entry. A title may appear on the front of the entry only if the title is an integral part of the image.
7. SHIPMENT OF ENTRIES:
Entries must be delivered in standard 16X20 fiber, metal or PPA Approved shipping cases. Each storybook or portrait (album) MUST be delivered in a separate case. Entries received any other way will be returned unopened. Only one- (1) individuals' entries are allowed per case. The Entrant's name (not Studio Name) must appear on the outside of the case. The "receiving address" will accept deliveries by recognized shipping carriers only. No hand deliveries. Hand deliveries will be accepted at the convention site (Caribbean B) between 7:30 a.m. And 7:59 a.m. Only (See rule #19.) Any case not claimed at the convention will be returned via UPS. If your case is being returned to anyplace other than Florida you must include the shipping costs within the case or else the case will be mailed back to you as a COD. The FPP assumes no responsibility for damage or loss in shipment, storage, handling or exhibiting of entries or cases.
8. ENTRY CLASSIFICATION:
A. Entries must be designated by the entrant in one of the categories listed on the Official Entry Form. Use the category code letter and number on both the Official Entry Form and the Official Entry Label. Review the categories you select carefully. If the Competition Manager feels an entry is placed in an incorrect category, he/she may change the entry's category. Color and Black and White images will be judged in all categories.
B. The "OPEN" Categories are designed to encompass experimental images, however, only PRINTS are acceptable as entries in this category. No transparencies will be accepted in the OPEN Categories.
C. Retouching is permissible on entries in any photographic classification. This includes retouching accomplished by digital means as well as traditional methods of retouching using dyes, pencils or airbrushes, etc.
9. CATEGORIES:
A. PORTRAIT: Images should predominately show people or animals in a studio or scenic setting.
B. COMMERCIAL: Photographic prints and/or transparencies in the field of Industrial, Architectural, Illustrative and Digital (see rule #10) are allowed within this category.
C. ILLUSTRATIVE: Creative abstract, scenic, photographic art, photojournalism, etc., is suggested for this category.
D. SOCIAL FUNCTION: Images pertaining to social events such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, parties, weddings or bridal portraits (in or out of the studio). Storybooks must be of the same event. (See rule #13)
E. ART/TECH: We will accept all entries that conform to the "Official PPA Competition Rules". Entries entered in this category may not be re-entered in any other major category by the same entrant during the same year. All merits earned in this category will apply toward the FLORIDA DEGREE OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE ONLY. Total case scores will be considered for the "ARTIST OF THE YEAR". Art/Tech entries may be considered for the "Becker" award if the entry had a score of (85) or above, and was entirely created by the entrant including the photography. The entrant must attach a statement on the back of the entry stating that the maker created all of the artwork as well as the photography. Also the "Photographic Certification" must be signed on the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM along with the "Specialist Certification".
10. DIGITAL IMAGING:
DIGITAL IMAGING - includes electronic/digital still images, electronically created, composed, or manipulated images created as a first generation original image.
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
DIGITAL IMAGING ENTRIES MUST DEMONSTRATE YOUR PROFICIENCY IN ELECTRONIC/DIGITAL IMAGING AND THEREFORE MUST BE THE ENTIRE WORK OF THE ENTRANT. DIRECTING THE WORK IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ENTER THIS CATEGORY.
Submit your entry in this category if you have digitally created a new image (this image may include other, and/or, multiple images from other mediums). Mounting rules apply (see rule #11).
11. ENTRY PREPARATION AND MOUNTING, PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS:
All prints entered into any Photography Category must be permanently mounted on 16X20 mat board, Sintra or Foam board. No foreign material may be added to the surface of the entry other than standard matting and retouching materials. Any entry that the Competition Manager feels may damage another entry, such as sticky tape or any rough to-the-touch substances, attached to the back of an entry, will be disqualified. Attach entry labels on the back of the mat at the top in a position for correct viewing of the image. Tearsheets are encouraged for Commercial entries. Tearsheets must be enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve or envelope (9X12) inches, with NO METAL CLASPS OR PAPER CLIPS and attached to the back of the print. Please put your name on the back of the tearsheet. Images may be any size up to 16 inches x 20 inches and any shape. All prints must be mounted on one of the above -mentioned 16x20 boards.
***IMPORTANT***
The thickness rule has been reinstated. It is up to the maker to assure that his or her entries meet the requirements. An overall minimum thickness of 1/8 inch and an overall maximum thickness of 3/8 inch are required.
12. ENTRY PREPARATION AND MOUNTING, TRANSPARENCIES:
Color transparencies may ONLY be entered in the following categories: Commercial (C-5 thru C-8) and Illustrative (I-3 thru I-4). All transparencies (2 inches x 2.25 inches and larger) must be masked and mounted on a 12 inch x 12 inch black mat board with the area to be viewed (minimum of 2 inches x 2.25 inches) cut from the mat and thickness maximum of ¼ inch at any point on the entry. 35mm transparency entries are not accepted. Attach entry labels on the back of the mat at the top in a position for correct viewing of the image. Tearsheets must be enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve or envelope (9X12) inches, with NO METAL CLASPS OR PAPER CLIPS and attached to the back of the print. Please put your name on the back of the tearsheet.
13. ALBUMS:
One storybook or portrait album per entrant will be accepted. This Album will count as one entry towards the six maximum entries (See rules 2 and 6). Each Social Function Storybook is to be from a single event. (Wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah). Simulated events are NOT eligible. The Storybook must be from an event the entrant was hired to photograph. The Portrait Album may be of one family or member of that family. Relatives and friends may also be included within the album as extras but not primaries. There is no minimum or maximum number of inserts required within the albums, however, the album itself must be a minimum of 5 x 5 inches. The submitting photographer must have taken all images within any album. A combination of print sizes within the book is permitted. No studio or photographer's name is to show on or in the album. These names must be covered neatly so they are not readable. Customers' names and dates may show on the album. Attach the completed Official Entry Label to the inside of the back cover of the album. Each Album SHOULD HAVE A TITLE, however albums without a title will STILL be eligible for judging. The album title must appear on the "Official Entry Form".
14. JUDGING PROCEDURES:
A. Scoring is based on a point system ranging from 100 to 0 as follows:
100-95 Exceptional
94-90 Superior
89-85 Excellent
84-80 Very Good
79-76 Good
75-74 Average
73-70 Fair
69-0 Unacceptable
B. All entries receiving initial scores of 78 to 79 are automatically challenged and rejudged by the existing judging panel. On the re-judging, the change of a score is by 80% majority vote, the final score will be the official score.
C. Any entry scoring 69 or below will not be exhibited.
D. Lighting specifications require that the prints be judged under 75-foot candles of incandescent illumination. Transparencies will be judged using an ANSI standard viewer.
15. EXHIBITION MERITS:
Entries that receive a score of eighty (80) or more points will be awarded one exhibition merit. First Place entries will receive an additional merit.
16. KODAK AND FUJI AWARDS:
Entries with a Kodak Gallery Award Label attached to the back of the image will be eligible for the Kodak Gallery Award Competition. Those images not selected for the Kodak Gallery Awards will then be judged for the Fuji Masterpiece Awards. All entries must have scored eighty (80) or higher to be eligible for either award competition. Fuji Masterpiece Award Labels are not required.
17. EXHIBITED ENTRIES:
Qualified entries (see rule 8) having a score of 70 or higher will be displayed as space and equipment allow. Any person handling, touching, photographing or moving entries from the exhibit or shipping cases without the permission of the Competition Manager will forfeit two (2) exhibition merits.
18. COMPETITION MANAGER:
The Competition Manager will have the authority to interpret and decide any questions not specifically covered by these rules, and these decisions will be final. Any entries or entrants considered in violation of either the intent or the spirit of any of these rules shall be disqualified.
19. CLOSING DATE:
No shipped cases will be accepted after the official deadline of August 15, 2004. Hand delivered cases will be accepted between 7:30a.m. And 7:59a.m. On Saturday, August 21, 2004 ONLY at the competition check-in room (Caribbean B). No entries will be accepted after that time. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES WILL BE CONSIDERED!! All entrants must have all the forms completed and attached BEFORE dropping off entry cases.
PORTRAIT PANEL
P-1 Man
P-2 Woman
P-3 Child
P-4 Couple (2 people)
P-5 Group (3 or more)
P-6 Environmental Portrait
P-7 Figure Study
P-8 Animals
P-9 Portrait Album
COMMERCIAL PANEL
C-1 Illustrative, with live model
C-2 Illustrative, without live model
C-3 Industrial
C-4 Architectural
C-5 Transparency, with live model
C-6 Transparency, without live model
C-7 Transparency, Industrial
C-8 Transparency, Architectural
C-9 Digital Imaging
ILLUSTRATIVE (MIXED) PANEL
I-1 Abstract
I-2 Pictorial, Non Portrait
I-3 Photojournalism
I-4 Stock
I-5 Open
SOCIAL FUNCTION PANEL
F-1 Storybook Album
F-2 Social Function Portrait
F-3 Social Function Candid
ART/TECH
A-1 Negative Retouching
A-2 Print Enhancement
A-3 Hand Coloring
A-4 Restoration
A-5 Open
ART/TECH RULES
These rules pertain to entries that demonstrate exquisite control of the artists' medium. This control may be exercised in either a subjective and expressive way to create photographic art, or in an objective way to exhibit technical mastery of one or more elements of the artistic process. In the Art/Tech classification, electronic techniques are only allowed in the Open category (A-5). All entries must be mounted permanently on a board, 20 inches x 24 inches maximum, minimum 16 inches x 20 inches. The thickness rule applies (see rule #11). If the Artist chooses to do their work on a black & white image, a one inch strip must be left untouched on the right hand side of the image from the top of the image to the bottom of the image showing that the work print is indeed a black and white image. The guide print must be an UN-retouched photographically identical print, and must be of the same balance and density as the entry. If the Artist chooses to do their work on a color print the one inch strip is not required, however, an UN-retouched photographically identical guide print, being of the same color balance and density as the entry, must be attached to the entry.
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
ALL ART/TECH ENTRIES MUST DEMONSTRATE YOUR PROFICIENCY IN YOUR CRAFT AND THEREFORE ALL NEGATIVE RETOUCHING, PRINT ENHANCEMENTS, HAND COLORING, RESTORATION AND/OR ELECTRONIC IMAGING MUST BE DONE ENTIRELY BY THE ENTRANT. DIRECTING THE WORK IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ENTER THIS CATEGORY. NOT FOLLOWING THESE RULES TO THE LETTER WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF MERITS AND DEGREES.
A model release and/or photograph release signed by the photographer must be on file with the Artist before the print will be eligible for judging or displaying. In cases where more than one technique has been used, the Competition Manager reserves the right to change the category entered, depending on which technique predominates.
The entrant must designate entries in one of the following categories:
A-1 Negative Retouching: Prints may be in color or B&W. DO NOT SUBMIT NEGATIVES!
A-2 Print Enhancement: Enhancement may be in any media Ð except Digital (i.e.: dyes, oils, pencils, etc.) Likeness must be kept throughout.
A-3 Hand Coloring: Using transparent and/or opaque media. Actual work must be on the entry. Black & white or color acceptable.
A-4 Restoration: A copy of the work print is acceptable. A copy of the original is required.
A-5 Open: Any size photograph up to and including 16X20 may be entered. Any method may be used including electronic imaging.