Photo Contest Rules and Entry Form 2015

60th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Photography Contest
Sponsored by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Amateur Committee
The Photo Contest is sponsored by the Amateur Committee of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. Prizes are
awarded in Judged and People’s Choice. Judging occurs prior to displaying the photos. People’s Choice is determined by
people viewing the photos during the show and casting a vote for their favorite. It is announced on the last Saturday.
Categories:
Photographs taken of the Arabian Horse, or Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian, that captures the moment in the following
categories: “That’s My Baby,” “Clowning Around,” “Beautiful Arabian”, and “Horse and Buddy.”
Final Judging - Winners are determined by how well the entry illustrates the category, the quality and composition of
the image, and presentation.
Judges - A panel of three judges is used. Entries are reviewed before judging to make sure the photographs meet entry
requirements (see below). The panel is composed of professionals who work in the photography field, dignitaries, and
representatives of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. Judging will take place prior to the start of the show.
People’s Choice – This award is determined after the photos are displayed. People viewing the photos vote for their
favorite. Winner will be announced on the last Saturday of the show.
Submission:
Please submit photographs to the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona office by January 30, 2015 with a completed
Official Entry Form attached.
Arabian Horse Association of Arizona
15455 N Greenway-Hayden Loop Ste C-18
Scottsdale, Az. 85260
Final Entries
 Photographs submitted MUST be by amateur photographers. Amateur is defined as a person who has never
sold their photographs for profit.
 You may submit a photo in more than one category, but only one per category.
 All submissions for final judging must of the size specified below, and matted for display as described.
 Use ONLY WHITE mat board. DO NOT use colored mat board, poster board, cardboard or mount with paper.
 All photographs must be mounted to be eligible for judging.
 There must not be any transparent coverings or lamination on entries.
 Due to space restrictions all artwork finished size including mat board MUST be NO LARGER than 16” x 20”, or
smaller than 5” x 7”.
 ALL Artwork is due at the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona by Friday, January 30, 2015.
 No photographs will be returned.
Medium
Color or black and white photographs.
Awards
Winning photographs and their ribbons will be displayed in the North Hall at the Scottsdale Show in the AHAA Amateur
Committee booth. 1st through 6th place ribbons will be awarded in each category. Champion and Reserve of all photos
will be awarded.
Additional Information
The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona reserves the right to use the photography entries in future for advertising and
promotion. All photography remains the property of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.
Contact the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona for more information at (480) 515-1500
2015 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Photography Contest
Official Entry form
Name:
Age:
Address:
(Street, City, State, Zip)
Telephone number:
E-mail address:
Category
That’s My Baby
Clowning Around
Beautiful Arabian
Horse and Buddy
Photograph caption (optional):
One entry per category permitted.
Please attach to the back of each entry.
2015 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Photography Contest
Official Entry Form
Name:
Age:
Address:
(Street, City, State, Zip)
Telephone number:
E-mail address:
Category
That’s My Baby
Clowning Around
Beautiful Arabian
Horse and Buddy
Photograph caption (optional):
One entry per category permitted.
Please attach to the back of each entry.