Photography | Nebraska Extension in Perkins & Chase Counties | Nebraska Extension

Curriculum could also be ordered from National 4-H Council

General Instructions:  Photography (Divisions 180, 181 &182)

The objective of this challenge space is to ascertain primary to superior information of and skills in utilizing photographic gear, lighting, and composition to seize pictures, specific emotions, and speaking concepts.  4-H members can work via the three challenge ranges, progressing from primary to superior images expertise and methods.

General Information: 

• 4-H members are allowed to exhibit in just one images degree.
• 4-H members might enter as much as three reveals however no multiple exhibit per class. 
• An picture might solely be used on one exhibit except for Portfolios which can embody pictures entered in different courses. 
• Cameras:  Photos could also be taken with any sort of movie or digital digital camera together with telephones, tablets and drones.
• Photos should be shot by the 4-H member throughout the present challenge yr except for Portfolios which can embody pictures captured and/or exhibited in earlier years.
• Securely connect photographs, mats, backing, and knowledge tags. Exhibits which might be poorly hooked up could also be disqualified.  Do not use photograph corners, borders, or place coverings over the reveals.
• Portfolios: All portfolios should embody the next info:
  1. one-page max bio
  2. desk of contents
  3. yr every photograph was taken
  4. title for every picture
  5. system make and mannequin used to seize every picture
  6. reflections for every photograph.  When writing reflections, youth ought to deal with what new images methods or expertise they have been working towards once they took the photograph, what makes the picture profitable, and what might have been achieved to enhance the picture.

Portfolios could also be offered in both print or digital codecs:

1. Printed portfolios ought to be offered in an three-ring binder that’s 8.5 inches x 11 inches or related guide format. Recommended photograph measurement is 8 inches x 10 inches.  Matting will not be needed.
2. Digital portfolios could also be offered on-line and should be exhibited together with a single 8.5 inch x 11 inch flyer.  Flyers should embody a hyperlink, URL, or QR code that takes customers (judges and fairgoers) to their on-line portfolio.

• Display Exhibits:  Display reveals are accepted in Level 1 and Level 2.  Displays include three 4 inch x 6 inch photographs mounted on a single horizontal 11 inch x 14 inch black or white poster or mat board.  Incorrect sizes won’t be accepted.  NO foam board backing ought to be used.  Each photograph within the show should be numbered utilizing a pencil.  Numbers ought to be readable however not distract from the general show.  No titles, captions or stick-on numbers will probably be allowed in show courses.  Photos could also be mounted vertically or horizontally.  Appropriate Data Tags are required (see rule relating to Data Tags).
• Print Exhibits:  All print reveals should be 8 inch x 10 inch prints mounted in 11 inch x 14 inch (outdoors measurement) reduce matting with a sandwich mat board backing.  Incorrect sizes won’t be accepted.  No foam board ought to be used for matting or backing.  Mat openings could also be rectangular or oval. Photos could also be horizontal or vertical. No frames are allowed. Appropriate unit knowledge tags are required (see rule relating to Data Tags).
• Entry Tags:  Entry tags ought to be securely hooked up to the higher right-hand nook of the exhibit.
• Data Tags:  Data Tags are required on all print and show reveals.  Data tags aren’t required for portfolios.  Each exhibit should have the suitable quantity and degree of information tags as outlined beneath.  Data tags ought to be securely hooked up to the again of the exhibit.  Current knowledge tags and a assist sheet can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/ne4h-photography
• Level 1 Prints—All Level 1 prints should have a Level 1 Data Tag.
• Level 1 Picture Displays— Each photograph of the show should embody a separate Level 1 Data Tag.  Data Tags ought to be numbered with the corresponding photograph’s quantity.
• Level 2 Prints—All Level 2 prints should have a Level 2 Data Tag.
• Level 2 Displays—Each photograph of the show should embody a separate Level 2 Data Tag.  Data Tags ought to be numbered with the corresponding photograph’s quantity.
• Level 3 Prints—All Level 3 prints should have a Level 3 Data Tag.