Tips For Winning A Portland Photo Contest

Tips For Winning A Portland Photo Contest

by Alyce Powell

Having the opportunity to enter a Portland photo contest can be fun and give you the chance to make a bit of cash or enjoy a unique prize. Frequently, those who enter photo contests have very little, if any experience in taking pictures for a competition but, that makes things even more interesting, as you never know what people will come up with.

You do not necessarily need an expensive camera to snap a great picture, you just need an object or person you are interested in taking pictures of and a bit of patients to get just the right snap shot. A simple camera can help you create just a lovely of a picture as a more expensive one and a simple camera can allow a novice photographer the change to focus solely on the picture itself rather than the fancy details of the camera.

Before you enter into the competition, be sure that you have taken your time and read all the details regarding the competition and what is expected of you as a competitor. Some sponsors may choose to limit not only the size but, the topic when you enter their competition so, do be sure you actually qualify before you begin.

Remember, there are often entry fees to get into various contests. The cost for entering a contest can vary from relatively low or no cost to a bit more pricy. Generally speaking, the contests that require a more substantial payment often have a bigger prize for the winner of the competition.

Once you are sure you qualify, start by choosing a topic or person to work with. After you have decided on the topic that you will photograph then consider your environment. The amount of light in a room or weather conditions will play a big role in the outcome of your pictures. Not having enough light will make it difficult to get a good picture.

If your subject is a person, try not to be too scripted when taking the pictures. Allowing the subject to simply react naturally to the camera can allow for some great snap shots. While you can certainly ask them to smile if they want, simply snapping pictures one after the other can often get some really natural, pretty pictures.

For most people, the biggest challenge comes at the end when it is time to choose the picture to be entered into the competition, especially if there are some that are very much alike. If possible, ask a friend or family member to help you choose. When choosing, always go with the one that catches your attention first.

If at the end of a <A href="http://www.rosecityspy.com">Portland photo contest</A>, you learn you are not the winner, do not be discouraged. When the opportunity arises again, try again. Often competitions of this nature depend on the taste of the judges judging the pictures. Just because you did not win the first one, does not mean you did not do a fabulous job and you would not win another. Most importantly, have fun.



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Title: Tips For Winning A Portland Photo Contest
Author: Alyce Powell
Email: nathanwebster335@live.com
Keywords: photography, pictures, images, photos
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Category: Photography
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