2012 Summer Fun Photo Contest Rules & Submission Guidelines

 

Before you start clicking, carefully review the contest rules below.

  • A Tony Nelssen Photography Contest Entry Form must be submitted with your photograph (s). The entry form and photograph (s) can be sent separately, e.g. fax the entry form and E-mail the photograph (s). Click here to download and print entry form (PDF).

  • The photograph and the entry form must be received by the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) by midnight, July 31, 2012.

  • 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 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 style and tone of the photograph (s) should be consistent with photographs that are published in 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 The Peak magazine reserve the right to edit and publish submissions in the magazine and GPPA’s Web site, www.ThePeakAZ.org.

  • Winners will select their prizes from the list of available Summer Fun prizes based upon their order of finish, i.e., 1st place winners select prizes first, 2nd place winners next, etc.

 

Photo Submission Guidelines

  • The completed and signed entry form must accompany each photo or group of photos. This entry form should be neatly printed by hand or computer. It can be sent via E-mail, fax, or postal mail and need not be sent with the photograph (s).

  • 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 three megabytes should be submitted on CDs formatted for IBM. If you are submitting a photo (s) taken by a digital camera, higher resolution images are preferred.

  • 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.

 We look forward to receiving your entry. Thank you for your support.