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The contest is free to enter and open to both
amateur and professional photographers who are Edina residents, work in
or go to school in Edina.
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Photographs must be taken in Edina.
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Photographs must be entered in one of four
categories that represent the City’s vision statement:
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Living
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Learning
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Raising Families
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Doing Business
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NEW THIS YEAR*
Photographers may submit up to a total of four
photographs with a maximum of one per category.
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Only photographs taken between June 13, 2008, and
June 19, 2009, are eligible.
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All photos MUST be submitted as 8x10 prints on
photo quality paper. Please also provide your photo in an electronic
format (.jpg, .tif, or .eps), if possible. Electronic formats should be
in addition to, and NOT replace the 8x10 print.
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Do NOT submit slides, photocopies or prints on
non-photo quality paper.
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Both color and black-and-white prints are accepted.
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Do not mat or frame photos.
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All entries submitted must be the original work of
the submitting photographer.
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By entering the contest, you agree to allow the
City of Edina to publish and display your photo(s), with proper credit,
as staff sees fit.
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Contest organizers reserve the right to
re-categorize or disqualify any entrant.
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If there are identifiable people in a photograph
taken in a non-public space, it is the responsibility of the
photographer to obtain written permission to use the photo.
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All decisions will be final; judges reserve the
right not to award a winner in any category.
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The City of Edina will not be responsible for lost
entries.
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All photo entries become the property of the City
and are not returned.
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Each entry should include the photographer’s name,
address, zip code, daytime telephone number, age (if under 18),
category, title of photo and enhancement description if the image was
digitally manipulated in any way. Click here to
download a Photo Contest entry form for your convenience.
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Entries should be mailed to:
Photo Contest
c/o City of Edina
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424
or dropped off at Edina City Hall.
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Depending on the number of entrants, a winner may
be chosen for each category as well as an overall winner. Contest
winners will receive plaques from the City Council and their artwork
will be displayed for up to two years at Edina City Hall. Some photos
may also appear in future City publications, including About Town.
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Entries will be judged on subject matter, composition,
clarity, lighting, depth of field, artistry/drama, degree of difficulty,
technical excellence and overall impact.
