4-H PHOTOGRAPHY

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1. See General Rules applying to all 4-H exhibitors and general rules applying to all 4-H exhibits other than livestock listed previously in this catalog.

2. Specifications for exhibits:

   • All general photography classes are taken from 4-H Photography Core Curriculum (i.e. Focus on Photography, Controlling the Image and Mastering Photography).Then the classes are organized into the Kentucky Core Curriculum. 

   • Each county may have one (1) entry per class in both general photography and horticulture photography.  Only one entry per class per county.

   • General photography: 4-Hers can enter 6 classes per year.

   • Horticulture photography: a 4-H’er may enter any of the classes in addition to general photography.

   • All pictures must be made since the last State Fair. 

   • All classes (including Horticulture) WITH ONE PHOTOGRAPH MUST BE MOUNTED ON WHITE 10”x 16” MAT BOARD-available via order entry (no poster board or foam core board accepted).  Single photographs are limited to up to a maximum size of 8”x 12”. Pictures cannot be framed or matted with colored mat board.

   • All classes (including Horticulture) WITH MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHS (More than 1 photograph) MUST BE MOUNTED ON WHITE16” x 20” MAT BOARD (no poster board or foam core board accepted).  Pictures cannot be framed or matted with colored mat board. 

   • Each picture must be mounted securely.  Rubber cement or dry mounting tissue is recommended.  Do not use photo mounting corners.

   • Entries must use current identification tag securely mounted to front of the mat board in the Lower right corner. Note:  Identification tag should NOT cover photo or hang over edge of the board.  

   • Photos (except horticulture classes) must include the following a description. The description must be typed, on white paper or label, and placed directly on the back of the mat boards. The description must include the following:

• Class

• Subject

• Location

• Skill/Equipment Used (Specific Camera (if a Point and Shoot Camera, cell phone photograph, or DSLR); If using Point and Shoot or DSLR camera, please list specific Lens, Tripod, Trigger Release, Lighting, etc)

• Skill Applied from 4-H Photography Curriculum [specific page from curricula guide should be listed]

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• Absolutely nothing on front of mat board except photographs and ID tag. Any other required materials are to be mounted on the back.

• If an entry does not fit class descriptions, it will be given a participation award.

 

  3.  Appropriate hangers for project work is any hardware permanently attached to the project that can be displayed on a metal grid work walls via metal S hook, binder clip, or zip tie. ***NOTE: mat board and canvas can be displayed utilizing binder clips.

  4.  Project entry must meet all the requirements for the class; otherwise, the entry will be disqualified.

  5.  Photography will be judged on, but not limited to:  Technical, impact, composition, creativity, presentation, and the ability of the picture to tell a story.

 

NATURAL RESOURCES

764a Forest: Photograph showing Forest (large area dominated by trees) and/or Forestry Activities

764b Water: Photograph showing still or moving natural water system or water activity

764c Wildlife: Photograph showing unrestrained and live wildlife in natural habitat; Domestic animals are not permitted

764d Natural Scenic: Photograph showing natural scene [manmade object not as subject of photograph

764e Native Plants: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) of Kentucky Native Flora in natural area [not garden] - a plant that occurs naturally in the place where it evolved.

764f Insect: Photograph of insect(s) unrestrained and live in natural habitat

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AGRICULTURE

765a Livestock: Photograph uses livestock as the main subject.

765b Crops: Photograph uses crops as main focus.

765c Life Cycle: 1-5 photograph(s) clearly showing at least one phase of life-cycle (birth, growth, death).

765d Agriculture Scenic: Landscape photograph with agriculture as the main focus.

765e Farm Equipment/Implement:  Photograph with agriculture equipment/implement as main subject.

765f Companion Animal – 1 photograph with a companion animal as the subject.

 

LEADERSHIP

766a Formal/Candid Portrait: Photograph that shows a person as the main subject. [A formal portrait is not a snapshot but a carefully arranged pose under effective lighting conditions and a candid photograph is a photograph captured without creating a posed appearance.]

766b Urban Scenic: Landscape Photograph showing an Urban setting as the main subject.

766c Event: 1-5 Photograph(s) that are focused on a community event.

766d Service: Photograph that displays service learning (community service) as the main subject.

766e 4-H Event: 1-5 Photograph(s) that cover a 4-H event you attended.

766f National/International: 1-5 Photograph(s) that focus on a National or International experience.

 

FCS

767a Family: Portrait or Candid Photograph of family members or event

767b Food Preparation: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing meal or single food item preparation

767c Culture: Photograph showing unique perspective of local or global culture

767d Fashion Portrait: Portrait Photograph with modeled fashion as the primary subject

767e Patterns/Design: Photograph Showing Natural or Man-made Pattern / Design

767f Residential: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing residence or residential area from inside and outside.

 

SET

768a Mechanics: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing the applied concept of force and energy.

768b Architecture: Photograph showing the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or any other structures.

768c Energy: Showing the creation or expulsion of energy

768d Movement: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) of object showing movement [man-made]

768e Construction: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing the steps of construction for any built structure

768f Machinery/Equipment – Photograph showing machinery or equipment used in construction, engineering, or repair.
 

HEALTH

769a Physical Activity: Photograph that shows physical activity as the main subject.

769b Competitive Sports: Photograph that shows a sport as the main subject.

769c Healthy Lifestyle: Photograph that expresses healthy lifestyles as the main subject.

769d Healthy Foods: 1-5 Photographs focused on healthy food or meal choices.

769e Careers in Health: 1-5 Photographs that focus on Careers in the health and service fields as the main focus (ex. Fire, law, medicine, emergency, education).

769f Dealing with Stress: Photograph that illustrates a hobby or interest that helps an individual reduce stress.

 

COMMUNICATIONS/EXPRESSIVE ARTS

770a Music: Photograph showing music (written or performed)

770b Instrument/Art Utensils: Still life photograph using musical instruments or art equipment as primary subject

770c Cultural Arts Event: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing attended cultural arts event (Art Show, Musical Performance, etc.)

770d Arts Creation: 1 – 5 Photograph(s) with the design, construction, and/or creation of art as the primary subject

770e Created Art in Your Community: 1 – 5 Photographs showing local art in your county.

770f Word(s): Single word spelled out using built or natural environment or words within the community with personal significance or meaning.

 

A Grand and Reserve Champion will be selected from the class champions in Horticulture Photography.

Champion 4-H Photography:  Rosette

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