Photography & Caption Writing
For each entry, submit a photo with a complete, published caption as a JPG. Photographs submitted without corresponding captions will be disqualified from award contention. Carefully follow the instructions on photo preparation and submission.
- P1 – News/Academic Photo and Caption (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): The picture captures a person or event at a decisive moment, is dramatic and makes readers think; technical quality — contrast, focus, effective cropping are important too. Caption should explain the photo, identify all the important people and be written in proper journalistic style.
- P2 – Sports Action or Reaction Photo and Caption (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Like a news photo, the picture should capture a decisive moment, show action, tension or emotion; technical quality is important too. Caption should identify players, jersey numbers and what is happening in the photo.
- P3 – Student Life Photo and Caption (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Superior student life photos will offer interesting angles and composition techniques to tell a visual story. Focus, effective cropping and technical quality are important too. Caption should explain the photo, identify important people and be written in proper journalistic style.
- P4 – Feature/Environmental Portrait Photo and Caption (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): This is a human interest or humorous photo with emotional impact. It uses elements of good composition, is artistic and has high technical quality. Captions support the photo by providing extra information that you cannot tell by looking at the photo. Writing shows good journalistic style. Please note: This contest is not designed to honor great photos of the mountains, nature, etc.