Sharow Photographic Competition

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. How can I make sure I don't miss the next competition?
2. Does the photographer retain copyright of his/her images and do you intend to copy or publish them in any way?
3. Where will the prints be exhibited and when?
4. Who are the judges?
5. How many competitions have you run?
6. How do you make any money out of this - considering the prize money offered?
7. How do I contact you for any further information?
8. What do I do next if I want to enter?
9. I can't collect my entries on the time and date specified, but I still want them returned. What should I do?
10. Can I choose whether to window-mount or surface-mount my photographs?
11. How much money have you raised for charity so far?

1. How can I make sure I don't miss the next competition?
We issue regular Bulletins by e-mail to keep you advised of dates, categories and so on. To subscribe click here. You can remove your address from the mailing list at any time and we will not share your details with any third party.

This website is also regularly updated with details of the next competition, so bookmark us and come back often.

2. Does the photographer retain copyright of his/her images and do you intend to copy or publish them in any way?
All photographers retain copyright of their submissions. However, the organising committee might ask for 'express permission' to publish the winner's print - there would be no obligation for the photographer to answer in the affirmative. We would prefer to have non-exclusive use of the winning image. See Terms & Conditions.
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3. Where will the prints be exhibited and when?
The prints will be exhibited in St John's Church, Berrygate Lane, Sharow, Ripon. The date and time is as notified under Rules for Entry - Exhibition
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4. Who are the judges?
For 2008 the judges are:
Richard Jemison LBIPP – Professional Photographer & Author
Michael Voice LRPS
Afzal Ansary FRPS
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5. How many competitions have you run?
The 2006 Competition was our first photographic competition. The April 2007 competition was our second. The April 2008 competition will be our third.
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6. How do you make any money out of this - considering the prize money offered?
The prize monies are underwritten by private sponsorship and by the Church PCC.
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7. How do I contact you for any further information?
Email: sharowphotocomp@bronco.co.uk
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8. What do I do next if I want to enter?
Download Rules and an Entry Form from this website.
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9. I can't collect my entries on the time and date specified, but I still want them returned. What should I do?
Please specify that you would like your entry returned when you make your submission. Competitors wanting entries returned should ensure that they include the appropriate packaging and SAE with their submission.

Unreturned or uncollected prints will be sold or auctioned. Proceeds from the auction or sale will go to charity. The organisers disclaim any breach of copyright for prints sold or auctioned after the exhibition. However to protect your interests we will have attached a copyright reservation notice to the back of each mount board.
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10. Can I choose whether to window-mount or surface-mount my photographs?
Yes - both types of mount are acceptable as long as the mount itself doesn't exceed 20” x 16” (ie A3, landscape or portrait format).
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11. How much money have you raised for charity so far?
Over the first 2 competitions we have raised £3,700. The following charities have benefited: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Yorkshire Cancer Research and Macmillan Cancer Support.
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