A new photography competition titled ‘Faces, Places and Spaces’ will give local snappers the chance to showcase their talents.
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Gunnedah Shire Council launched the competition last week, with a $500 Gunnedah Gift Card up for grabs, plusthe opportunity to exhibit photography work.
The competition is focused on the Gunnedah shire and includes the categories of landscape, flora and fauna, tourist destinations and the CBD, community events, community, culture and lifestyle, villages, commercial and industry, and a creative depiction of what the photographer loves most about where they live. All photos must have been taken from January 2018.
Th council’s Ashley Gardner said the competition is aimed at community engagement and exposure of Gunnedah shire’s gems.
“The Gunnedah shire provides photographers with an endless supply of photo opportunities and we are looking for images that creatively capture our shire,” she said.
“We want the photographers to tell their story of Gunnedah and its people through their lens.”
Mrs Gardner said the council plans to host the competition bi-annually, to build a photographic record of the shire and for future promotional purposes.
“Not only will the competition allow the photographers to showcase their talents in an exhibition, there is potential for them to see their work published on websites and brochures, which is really exciting,” she said.
Entry is open to Gunnedah shire residents only and will close on May 31. All entries will be featured in an exhibition in June 2018, where judging will take place. The overall winner will be chosen from those who have submitted a photo in each category. First place in each category will receive a $50 Gunnedah Gift Card.
Judging will be open for a People’s Choice Award throughout the exhibition, with the winner presented a $100 Gunnedah Gift Card at the July Ordinary Council Meeting. Entrants can receive more than one prize.
To download an entry form and full terms and conditions, visit http://www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au/index.php/council/keep-in-touch/news-media/item/1387-council-launches-faces-places-and-spaces-photography-competition
For more information, contact Ashley Gardner on (02) 6740 2100 or council@infogunnedah.com.au