COMPETITION RULES & GUIDELINES
North Bethesda Camera Club holds nine monthly competitions for electronic images and prints. Entries must be taken with a camera on film or by digital capture.
Requirements and Policy
Before submitting, be sure to read and understand the latest Competition Rules, Submission Guidelines, and Electronic Image Archive Policy documents below. For answers, first check the Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ). Please direct further comments and questions to the Competition Coordinator for the month or the Competition Chair.
The complete rules for all print and electronic image
competitions are revised periodically and are included here.
Retention and use of images submitted to the electronic image competition are included in this policy document.
How to submit images for competition, including file and format requirements, are included in these guidelines.
James Corbett created a video on how to create a Lightroom Classic export preset to help members ensure their images meet competition submission guidelines. The video is available here.
2023–2024 Competition Coordinators
September 6th — Max Kantzer
October 4th — Robert Barkin
October 11th — Robert Barkin
November 1st — Robert Barkin
December 6th — Bob Mazziotta
January 3rd— Bob Mazziotta
February 7th — Bob Mazziotta
February 21st — Robert Barkin
March 6th — Robert Barkin
April 3rd — Robert Barkin
May 1st — Bob Mazziotta
May 8th — Bob Mazziotta
If you need to contact a Coordinator:
Robert Barkin See Member’s Directory
Max Kantzer mkantzer@kantzer.com
Bob Mazziotta rfmazz@hotmail.com
Judy Switt, chair judy_switt@yahoo.com
The expanded definition of "Nature" as it applies to basic competition assignments is provided here.
Alan Sislen's article provides a thought provoking discussion of issues concerning photographing other people's art. Please consult our Competition Rules concerning submission of photographs of other people's art in NBCC competitions.