Photo contest underway again
by Kelly Johnson
Staff Writer
It’s time again for ABC Newspapers annual amateur photography contest. So start searching your photos for that award-winning entry and send it into our contest.
The photo contest is sponsored by ABC Newspapers and Walmart, located at 13020 Riverdale Drive, Coon Rapids, and 8450 University Ave. N.E., Fridley.
Photos can be of any subject matter and can be submitted either electronically or in print.
All photographs are judged on a scale of one to 10 by newsroom staff members based on technical ability, creativity, composition and overall impression of the photograph.
This year’s prizes are:
First place: $200 Walmart gift card
Second place: $100 Walmart gift card
Third place: $50 Walmart gift card
Ten honorable mentions: $10 Walmart gift cards
All photo entries must be submitted to ABC Newspapers by Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. There are no exceptions.
The first-, second- and third-place photographs will be published in the Anoka County Shopper on Aug. 17 and ABC Newspapers on Aug. 19 and the 10 honorable mention winners will appear in the Anoka County Shopper on Aug. 24 and ABC Newspapers on Aug. 26.
All entries, including the winners, can be viewed at www.abcnewspapers.com beginning Aug. 19.
Only photos submitted with a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be returned.
All other photos may be picked up from ABC Newspapers after Aug. 19.
Electronic entries should be submitted via the submission form at www.abcnewspapers.com. Photos should be submitted in the highest resolution possible to allow for proper reproduction in print. Further information on photo sizing is available online.
For those submitting print entries, entry forms are also available by clicking here and at our office.
If you have questions regarding the photo contest, contact Kelly Johnson at 763-712-3511 or e-mail kelly.johnson@ecm-inc.com.
Kelly Johnson is at kelly.johnson@ecm-inc.com
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