Entering a Portland photo contest can be a lot of fun and a great way to make a little money or some interesting prizes. Often, people who enter contests of this nature have little or no experience in photography but, that makes the competition all that much more fun and interesting.
If you do not have an expensive camera to capture your images, there is no need to worry, you just need to get yourself a person or object to work with and a bit of time and patients until you create just the right image. Having an inexpensive camera can actually help you to focus all of your attention on the subject rather than the camera itself and this can be especially helpful for beginners.
Before you begin, make sure that you take the time to read all the rules and regulations regarding the competition that you are considering entering and that you actually qualify to be part of the event. Depending on the type of competition that you are entering, you may be limited in the size or topic of the picture so, you need to be sure you have read the competition rules very carefully before beginning.
While you will not always notice a fee with every competition, there may be a cost that is associated with entering the event. The fee can range from very low to a bit more expensive. You will probably notice, sponsor that ask for a higher fee will often offer their winners a bigger or more unique prize.
Once you have taken the time to confirm that you do indeed qualify and you've paid any necessary fees, turn your attention to the topic you would like to take pictures of. After you've chosen either a person or item, think about your surroundings. The amount of light you can get for your picture will play quite a big role in what the pictures will look like. Having too much or not enough light can make all the difference when you are looking for a nice clear picture.
If your subject is a person, try not to be too scripted when taking the pictures. Allowing the subject to simply react naturally to the camera can allow for some great snap shots. While you can certainly ask them to smile if they want, simply snapping pictures one after the other can often get some really natural, pretty pictures.
Choosing which one of your snap shots is the best to submit to the competition may be a bit of a challenge, especially if some of them are similar. If you have someone like a family member or a friend you can ask to help you choose that can be really helpful. When choosing, go with the picture that first grabs your attention and that of anyone who is helping you decide.
After a Portland photo contest, if you find out that you haven't won, do not let that discourage you. If another chance comes around, definitely do it again. Often photography competitions depend greatly on the judges themselves. Just because you were not chosen the first time does not mean you would not win next time. Above all else, enjoy the competition.
If you do not have an expensive camera to capture your images, there is no need to worry, you just need to get yourself a person or object to work with and a bit of time and patients until you create just the right image. Having an inexpensive camera can actually help you to focus all of your attention on the subject rather than the camera itself and this can be especially helpful for beginners.
Before you begin, make sure that you take the time to read all the rules and regulations regarding the competition that you are considering entering and that you actually qualify to be part of the event. Depending on the type of competition that you are entering, you may be limited in the size or topic of the picture so, you need to be sure you have read the competition rules very carefully before beginning.
While you will not always notice a fee with every competition, there may be a cost that is associated with entering the event. The fee can range from very low to a bit more expensive. You will probably notice, sponsor that ask for a higher fee will often offer their winners a bigger or more unique prize.
Once you have taken the time to confirm that you do indeed qualify and you've paid any necessary fees, turn your attention to the topic you would like to take pictures of. After you've chosen either a person or item, think about your surroundings. The amount of light you can get for your picture will play quite a big role in what the pictures will look like. Having too much or not enough light can make all the difference when you are looking for a nice clear picture.
If your subject is a person, try not to be too scripted when taking the pictures. Allowing the subject to simply react naturally to the camera can allow for some great snap shots. While you can certainly ask them to smile if they want, simply snapping pictures one after the other can often get some really natural, pretty pictures.
Choosing which one of your snap shots is the best to submit to the competition may be a bit of a challenge, especially if some of them are similar. If you have someone like a family member or a friend you can ask to help you choose that can be really helpful. When choosing, go with the picture that first grabs your attention and that of anyone who is helping you decide.
After a Portland photo contest, if you find out that you haven't won, do not let that discourage you. If another chance comes around, definitely do it again. Often photography competitions depend greatly on the judges themselves. Just because you were not chosen the first time does not mean you would not win next time. Above all else, enjoy the competition.
