Print Competitions are open to all members in good standing. There is no time limit on the original image capture. Both digital and film based images are acceptable and they must have been captured by the entrant.
In addition:

• Images receiving 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM or 9 CANNOT be resubmitted to a subsequent print competition.
• Images scoring less than 9 (6 - 8) in a previous print competition MAY be resubmitted to a subsequent print competition, provided it has been significantly altered, converted from Monochrome to Color or Color to Monochrome.
• A Print Competition winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM, 9pt) CANNOT be submitted to any POM competition.
• A winning POM entry (1st, 2nd or 3rd place) MAY be submitted to a Print Competition.
• There is no minimum limit on image size.
• No image can exceed 24 inches on any side. This includes mats and foam board.
• Images on Canvas, Acrylic, or metal are not acceptable. Paper prints only will prevent damage to the submissions.

Each year there are normally four or five competitions. The Competition Chairman determines the competition themes, with input from the CCCC board. At least one will be an Open theme. Photographic content should be suitable for all age public viewing.

• Monochrome Prints:  The category encompasses traditional black and white (B&W) prints and monochromatic prints (grayscale, sepia, and single color tints).
• Color prints:  The category encompasses full color prints or multicolor tinted monochromatic prints, including duotones.

Three entries in total are permitted per member per competition. The maximum entries are two Color and one Monochrome, or one Color and two Monochrome.

Prints must be mounted neatly on a clean, stiff board, preferably foam core or gator board, but not cardboard. The print and mount should be free of any significant distractions, such as dirty mat/mount, creases or crooked mount. Significant distractions in presentation may reduce points awarded. Matting is highly encouraged to prevent print damage during competition, though it is not required. Overall size must not be more than 24" x 24" which includes mount and mat, if any. Frames are not allowed. Neither the photographer's name, nor the print title may appear on the front of the print or matting.

Entrants should check-in no later than 15 minutes prior to competition, with labels prepared. Labels are available online and at the meeting. Prints must be identified on the back, in the upper right corner, with the approved club print label. A copy of the label page maybe be found on the CCCC website under the Competitions tab or at Labels. This label sheet may be filled out online and printed. Do not expose any double-stick tape on either side, as the prints are stacked during handling.

A 9 point scoring will be provided for each submitted photograph. Judges are expected to comment as part of the teaching process. Adherence to theme, technical quality, composition and impact are factors of major concern, but judges may use any basis of point allocation they desire.

Awards will be given for first place, second place, third place, and honorable mentions in each submission category (Color and Monochrome). HMs should be awarded for every six entries beginning with 12. Any photographs receiving 9 points that did not receive an award will get 1 point for POY.

Winners should forward a JPEG to competition@capcitycameraclub.com for display on the website. Points are awarded as follows:

Should there be a small number of submissions in a category, the following rules will govern:

• Minimum of three entries per category. If there are fewer than 3 entries, fold the categories to create a combined print competition.
• If there are 3 to 5 entries, give first place award only.
• 6 to 8 entries, give first and second place awards only.
• 9 or more entries, give first, second, and third place awards only.