2006 ROGERS CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PHOTO CONTEST

(rev. 0626a)

Photo Contest Rules: The contest is open to amateur photographers and persons who’s main source of income is not derived from any activity which their primary duties are related to the field of photography. (no professional photographers please.)

Length of Contest: The contest period begins July 1st, and the deadline for submissions is December 31, 2006. Judging will take place in January and announcement of category winners will take place February 6, 2007.

Subject Matter: Submissions will be considered for entry if the images contain subject matter relating to categories listed below:

(a) places, (b) activities, (c) landscapes, (d) lifestyles, (e) occupations, and (f) historical sites which are related to Rogers City and surrounding areas including Presque Isle County.

Photos taken prior to the announcement of the date of this contest are acceptable for submission. Digitally enhanced or created images of the above listed subjects are allowed and will be judged in a separate category. Digital images should be marked as such on the back of the photo when submitting.

Number of Entries: Each person may submit a maximum of (5) five photographic images. Color or Black and White images are acceptable. Each image must have the following information attached to the back of the photograph:

(1) Name of the Photographer

(2) Address (Street, City, State & Zip)

(3) Telephone ( e-mail address is optional)

(4) Location (and year, if known) where the Photograph was taken

(5) Camera Type (Make, SLR, digital, etc)

(6) Any optional information about the Photograph the entrant would like to include (keep it brief - 25 words)

Entrants with digitally produced images must still submit a hard copy print of the image for judging and display.

Entry Fee: There is a non-refundable entry fee for 1 to 5 photos of $5.00 that must accompany the entry. For entries by mail, payment must be either by check or money order. Please do not send cash. Entries submitted in person at the chamber offices may use cash, check or money order for payment of fee. A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included with your entry for return of your photos. Entries received without return mailers and postage will not be returned.

Requirements & Responsibilities of Contest Entrants: In submitting a completed entry form along with the required entry fee the entrant agrees to allow the Rogers City Area Chamber of Commerce the rights to use any of the images submitted in various promotional activities such as but not limited to flyers, magazines, brochures, billboards, websites, audio visual programs, gallery and public displays, etc. for a period of four (4) years. Entrants also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Rogers City Chamber of Commerce from any actions that may arise related to the image(s) submitted. Images containing recognizable images of people must include a signed and dated model release form.

Prizes: An announcement for prize awards for winning category images will be made periodically as contest sponsors are solicited for their support. At this time there are three (3) awards:

(1) 1st Place Overall - $150.00

(2) 2nd Place Overall - $100.00

(3) 3rd Place Overall - $50.00

Prizes and awards may increase in number and amounts as sponsorships are added. Not all prizes and awards will be monetary.

Selection of Winning Images: Winning images will be selected by a panel of judges from the community. The decision of the judges will be final.

Send your entries to:

Rogers City Area Chamber of Commerce - Photo Contest

292 S. Bradley Hwy.

Rogers City, MI 49779

Entries may also submitted at the Chamber Offices during business hours which are

Monday thru Friday, 12:00 until 5:00pm. For further information call (989)734-2535.