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Nelson Winter Shootout Finale and Show

April 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Free
A five day competition for local photographers to showcase their talent and creativity this winter. From March 27th to the 31st, competitors will work against the clock to collect images for a selection of five single-image categories, as well as photo essay category. Submitted photographs are analyzed by a panel of judges, and the contestants’ creations will be showcased the following week with awards and prizes for category winners at The Royal.
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Stills Categories:
– Street Photography
– Wildlife
– Landscape
– Inbounds skiing/boarding
– Backcountry
Photo Essay:
A 60 to 120 second photo essay with audio. There is no restrictions on subject matter and contestants are encouraged to be creative with what they wish to cover!
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Registration for photographers will cost $20, either through eTransfer or cash. To register for the event, please follow this link to fill out the registration form:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSek92nQxQ5…/viewform…
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Contest Rules:
– Photos must be taken within the contest timeframe (27th – 31st). EXIF camera data may be needed to verify if a photo is in question.
– Submissions will be judged by a panel based on photographic and aesthetic merit. Specific criteria will be sent to contestants’ registered email address.
– Final submissions must be delivered before midnight on the 31st. A link will be sent to contestants’ registered email for fileshare service where submissions will be uploaded.
– Contest entry fee ($20) must be paid before the end of the shooting window.
– Post-processing and other editing (i.e. Lightroom, Photoshop) is permitted.
– Ownership is retained completely by original photographer.
Good luck and happy shooting!

Venue

The Royal
330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5
Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4H5 Canada
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Phone
(250) 354-7014
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