Summer Fun Photo Contest

Photo Contest Rules

Before you start clicking, carefully review the contest rules below. Also, be sure to visit www.gppaaz.org for contest news and updates. You’ll also find previous winners posted on the site.

• The photograph must relate to the theme “What’s Worth Preserving in Our Community.”
• The picture must be taken in The Peak’s distribution area (North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, north Phoenix, or Rio/Tonto Verde).
• The photograph must be an original taken by the person submitting the photo.
• Photographs will be judged based on quality, composition, aesthetic content, and capturing the theme.
• Up to three photographs can be submitted by an entrant. The minimum photo size is 4 x 6 inches.
• The photograph must be received by the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) by midnight, July 31, 2007.
• Three winners will be contacted by August 19, 2007.
• The style and tone of the photograph should be consistent with photographs that are published in A Peek at the Peak magazine.
• Contestants cannot be members of the GPPA Board of Directors, members of their families, or regular photographic contributors to The Peak. The decision of the judges is final.
• GPPA and A Peek at the Peak magazine reserve the right to edit and publish submissions in the magazine and GPPA’s Web site, www.gppaaz.org.
• Winners will select their prize from the list of available Summer Fun Prizes. 1st place winners select prizes first, 2nd place winners next, etc.

Submission Guidelines

• The name, address, e-mail address, and photograph title should accompany each photo. This information should be neatly printed by hand or computer.
• Photographs can be sent via e-mail or mail.
• E-mailed photographs should be attached to a message identifying the photograph. We prefer that photographs be sent as TIFF, EPS or Jpg files. Files larger than two megabytes should be submitted on CDs or a 3.5-inch computer disc formatted for IBM.
• Photographs, CDs and other submission materials WILL NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS A PRE-ADDRESSED, STAMPED RETURN ENVELOPE IS INCLUDED is included as part of the submission.
• Materials can be submitted by e-mail to thepeak@gppaaz.org or via mail addressed to  GPPA Photo Contest, GPPA, 8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, #123, Scottsdale, AZ 85255