Don’t miss your chance, submit your entries today, Jan. 14th by 10:00pm!!!
The Gwinnett Chapter, Georgia Nature Photographers Association is once again hosting our successful “Stand in Ansel Adams Footsteps”. This annual competition began as our humble way to pay tribute to the legendary Ansel Adams. It has grown each year with not only more participating photographers but with the tremendous quality and quantity of the work submitted.
Another BIG year is planned for 2022!
The 7th Annual “Stand in Ansel Adams Footsteps” photographic competition will return to The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning a 10-week exhibition. This year’s exhibit will run from February 19th until April 30th, 2022, in The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning, Promenade & Georgia Galley.
GNPA members have demonstrated their excellent creative work and continue to submit wonderful photographs each year to honor Ansel Adams.
Eligibility & Restrictions
You must be a current GNPA member.
No restrictions on geographic location or when the photograph was taken. Each photograph must have an identification label on the back and no identification of the photographer on the front. Entries may NOT have placed in any previous competition.
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Amateur Photographer Divisions
This competition is strictly for amateur photographers! NO professional photographers regardless of discipline; portrait, nature, wedding, event, commercial, etc. We use the HONOR SYSTEM as to a photographer’s division choice and status as an Amateur, please observe the criteria and do not abuse. We strive to keep the divisions as level a playing field as possible for our members.
For this competition: Anyone who is certified with a degree or certification in photography or who earns more than $5,000 in a year with their photography, shall be considered a Professional and may NOT participate.
Key Dates
January 14 @ 10:00 pm: Deadline to Submit Digital Images
January 17 @ 10:00 pm: Acceptance Notification into Exhibition by email
Feb 8 – Feb 12 (10am – 4:30pm): Delivery to the Hudgens
February 19: Announcement of Winners and Judges’ comments
February 19 – April 30: Exhibit in The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning
May 3 – May 7 (10 am – 4:30 pm): Members pick up work from Hudgens
Division Definitions:
Novice: A less experienced member, a beginner, who may or may not have competed and has never placed in any photographic competition. Not just GNPA competitions!
Enthusiast: A member with 3+ years as a photographer hobbyist. May have competed in previous photographic competitions but has NOT placed in the top 3 or Best of Show awards in more than 1 or 2 photography competitions, not just GNPA competitions!
Advanced: NEW this year: A more experienced member who has PLACED in the top 3 or Best of Show awards in at least 3 or more photography competitions anywhere. Not just GNPA competitions!
NOTE: Any photographer has the OPTION to compete in a division above their experience level. For example, a Novice member may choose to compete in either the Enthusiast or Advanced Division.
Entry Fees:
Each entry is $10.00. Maximum of 3 entries per a single Category or a maximum
total of 7 entries in 2 or more Categories.
TO PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE, LOG IN TO THE MEMBER SITE
We will have more than ribbons, certificates, and bragging rights! A Best of Show will be awarded from across all categories. Each category will have a First, Second, and Third Place. Honorable Mention will be awarded at the discretion of our judge, up to 5 in each category.
Our Judge: We are incredibly pleased and fortunate to have Ron Rosenstock for the 2022 “Stand in Ansel Adams Footsteps”.
See a recent video hosted by Eric Bowles: Fine Art Back and White Photography with Ron Rosenstock
See his website: ronrosenstock.com
Here are important documents:
The instructions: 7th Ansel Adams Submission Framing Exhibition Instructions
The other required documents:
- Background information on Ansel Adams, the competition, and our judge: Backgrounder
- 7th AA Loan Agreement
- Label Template
- Artist statement