1. The annual competition is open to all members in good standing of the Photographic Society of Chattanooga. (current dues paid).
2. Entries must be received by a member of the Contests Committee on or before date of November PSC meeting.
3. Each person may have three (3) entries per category (Prints or Digital) with maximum total of six (6) entries.
4. If an image has won a first place in any PSC Annual Contest it cannot be entered again in the Annual Contest.
5. Each unique entry may only be entered one time (example: cannot enter same image in digital and again as a print).
6. Each person may only enter at 1 level of expertise (Beginner, Amateur, or Advanced).
7. Judging expertise levels and categories are as follows:
   
   • Beginner-has been photographing less than three (3) years and has never won a first place ribbon in an annual contest.
   • Amateur-has been photographing at least three (3) years and has never won a first place ribbon in an annual contest at the amateur level.
   • Advanced-has been photographing at least three years and has won at least one first place ribbon in an annual contest or is a professional photographer — someone who makes his/her living primarily as a photographer.
8. Slide entries must meet the following criteria to be accepted for judging:
   
   • Must be converted to digital format and meet all the requirements set forth in “Digital entries.” Converted slides then must be submitted as Digital entries.
   • Note: Chris at North Light Imaging Services 3069 Broad Suite # 4 Chattanooga, TN  (423) 752-0095 will convert them to digital format for $2 per slide (subject to change) for club members
9. The judges will award 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mention(s) in each category. The judges’ decision is final.
10. All entries will be voted upon for Members’ Choice Award to be tallied at the December banquet. There will be a Members' Choice Award for both categories; digital and prints.
11. Print entries will need to be scanned or a digital file provided for display on the PSC website and newsletter. The contest committee will not be responsible for scanning images.
12. Please note that the PSC Board of Directors reserve the right to review the subject matter of all images before displaying to the general membership. Images containing graphic content or nudity may be entered in this competition and will be judged but may not be displayed.
13. No names or markings may be visible on the front of the entry.
14. All prints must be delivered in protective packaging like Clear Bags. Every effort will be made to handle entries with care but the PSC is not to be held responsible for damage or theft while prints are in the Committee's possession. If you will not be able to pick up your entries at the December banquet, please make arrangements with another PSC member to pick up you entries.

How to size your digital images

Reference source for sizing digital images

•  Resizing in Photoshop for PSA and PSC Contest

•  Resizing in Lightroom

•  Resizing in Picasa

How to submit your digital images

How to name and size your prints

• No markings may be visible on the front of the entry. The participant's name, phone number and category (A for Advanced, B for Beginner and C for Amateur) must be noted on the back.
• Print sizes cannot be any larger than 18” x 24” with mat and no smaller than 5” x 7” without mat.
• All prints must be mounted on foam core or some hard material less than 1/4 inch thick. (Mats optional)

How to submit your prints

• All prints must be delivered to the contest chairperson on or before the November meeting. You can send an email to contest@chattanoogaphoto.org to make arrangements.