Please note that during the Covid-19 period when the Club cannot physically meet, the Competition Rules have now been altered to remove printed images. This page has now been updated to show these changes.
The details concerning the number of images submitted etc. are in the file at the bottom of this page.
Competition Rules and Guidance
This page contains the competition rules for internal competitions at the club, together with guidelines for submitting digital files.
Please read these guidelines carefully before submitting your photos. If you need any clarification of these rules, please ask any member of the committee, who will be pleased to help.
WPC organises competitions for its members on a monthly basis, as well as special annual competitions held at the end of the season. Competitions are open to Club Members only.
The main benefit to people submitting their photos is to obtain an independent appraisal of their work and learn how to improve their photography. As such, a ‘competition’ does not need to be entered for competitive reasons: you can enter simply to obtain some useful feedback about your work.
Photos are assessed by an external judge recommended by the Chiltern Association of Camera Clubs (CACC). Judges will be experienced photographers who have received specific training, organised by the CACC, to ensure that common criteria are used.
In monthly competitions, marks are awarded out of 20 for each photograph; for annual competitions the judge simply chooses the ‘best’ photo or portfolio.
Each monthly competition will either be classified as ‘no set subject’ meaning that you can enter any photograph you wish or have a nominated 'theme'.
Marks awarded at monthly competitions are accumulated during the season and the person with the most marks in each section at the end of the season is awarded a trophy. Individual trophies for the annual competitions are also awarded.
Competition Rules and Guidance
This page contains the competition rules for internal competitions at the club, together with guidelines for submitting digital files.
Please read these guidelines carefully before submitting your photos. If you need any clarification of these rules, please ask any member of the committee, who will be pleased to help.
WPC organises competitions for its members on a monthly basis, as well as special annual competitions held at the end of the season. Competitions are open to Club Members only.
The main benefit to people submitting their photos is to obtain an independent appraisal of their work and learn how to improve their photography. As such, a ‘competition’ does not need to be entered for competitive reasons: you can enter simply to obtain some useful feedback about your work.
Photos are assessed by an external judge recommended by the Chiltern Association of Camera Clubs (CACC). Judges will be experienced photographers who have received specific training, organised by the CACC, to ensure that common criteria are used.
In monthly competitions, marks are awarded out of 20 for each photograph; for annual competitions the judge simply chooses the ‘best’ photo or portfolio.
Each monthly competition will either be classified as ‘no set subject’ meaning that you can enter any photograph you wish or have a nominated 'theme'.
Marks awarded at monthly competitions are accumulated during the season and the person with the most marks in each section at the end of the season is awarded a trophy. Individual trophies for the annual competitions are also awarded.
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Image allowance, per monthly competition
For the four monthly competitions (NSS1, NSS2, NSS3 and Themed) you can submit up to THREE images in each of the TWO categories, with a maximum of 2 images in any one category. Eg 2 colour DPI + 1 mono DPI or 1 mono DPI + 2 mono DPI. You can submit fewer images if you wish
Different rules apply to Portfolio / travel / architecture and Annual competitions
Image allowance, per monthly competition
For the four monthly competitions (NSS1, NSS2, NSS3 and Themed) you can submit up to THREE images in each of the TWO categories, with a maximum of 2 images in any one category. Eg 2 colour DPI + 1 mono DPI or 1 mono DPI + 2 mono DPI. You can submit fewer images if you wish
Different rules apply to Portfolio / travel / architecture and Annual competitions
How to Submit your Digital Projected Images (DPI)
Your DPI images must be emailed to: wpc.competitions@gmail.com only
The image must conform to the following:
You will receive an automated reply to say that your image has been received.
No late entries will be allowed.
Your DPI images must be emailed to: wpc.competitions@gmail.com only
The image must conform to the following:
- The image must be sized to 1400 horizontal pixels max x 1050 vertical pixels max.
All image must fit into this canvas size. Scale as necessary. No rotation required for portrait format.
See examples on right >>> - Maximum file size is 5Mb.
- The format file name must be: Your Name_Photo Title.jpg
You will receive an automated reply to say that your image has been received.
No late entries will be allowed.
View the Competition Rules here.