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National Competitions
One of the many benefits of joining Camera 35 St. John’s is participating in the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts (CAPA) competitions. CAPA is a national organization of Canadian camera clubs and individual members from Canada, and around the world, who have a common interest in photography. CAPA promotes the art and science of photography, and furthers public interest, by encouraging and promoting participation in exhibitions, circuits, competitions and like endeavours on regional, national and international levels.
Our club is one of 94 across Canada and participates in each competition by selecting the best photographs submitted by club members. Members submit their best photo to be judged by our internal CAPA Selection Committee. The six strongest images are chosen and submitted to the CAPA competition.
Camera 35 St. John’s historically has done very well in CAPA competitions, having placed Gold as a club. Individual member photos have also received top awards and special recognition.
Selection Process
Unless CAPA rules require otherwise, the club submits six photos to CAPA for each competition. Club members submit one image to the club and all entries are reviewed by our CAPA Selection Committee who are tasked with choosing the submissions. Club members must submit their photos to the committee by uploading their photo files to the club by the Submit to C35 deadline dates listed below. All CAPA submission photos are displayed that night at the meeting. CAPA judges score all the images to determine the winners and honourable mentions. Competition results are posted to the Camera 35 Facebook group.
Reminders
Photos will be disqualified if they do not meet committee and CAPA requirements. Once your photo is disqualified, you’re out!
Read and follow the competition rules listed on the CAPA website before every competition.
Ensure image size, dimensions, title and filename meet CAPA requirements.
You cannot submit the same photo in more than one CAPA competition, including all individual and club entries.
You cannot enter photos in a competition that is being judged by your camera club, unless the judges are not members of the club itself.
questions?
Please review the CAPA website first. Most questions are answered there. If then you still have questions, contact our CAPA Director.
In-Club Competitions
Theme Competitions
From time to time, Camera 35 hosts friendly photographic competitions for our membership. Themes are based on photography concepts such as composition, genre, specific subject matter, or format, such as black and white. Suggestions for in-club competitions are encouraged. Club competitions are announced by email.
For more information on how to share files, please read How to Share Photos.
Annual Year-End Competition
In June of each year, Camera 35 hosts an annual photo competition. Members can enter their best photos of the year into the Print and/or Digital competition, as described in the current year competition rules.
2023 OPEN THEME PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION - CELEBRATING ORIGINALITY AND ARTISTRY
This year we celebrate the creativity, skill, and vision of photographers like you! This competition is designed to showcase the beauty and diversity of the world captured through your lens. We encourage you to unleash your imagination and submit your best photographs.