1. It ’ s Photography Time ! Exploring the Texas 4-H Photography Project Toby L. Lepley, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Extension 4-H & Youth Specialist

2. What is the Photography Project According to the Texas 4-H Project Description: The Photography project encourages self- expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. Photography provides opportunities for career exploration and promoting 4-H through photographic communication.

3. Just the Facts – Photo Facts! The 4-H Photography Project has been one of top ten projects for the last five years. Participation over the last three years is reflected below: 2009- 20107,773 2010-20117,107 2011-20126,517

4. Photography Project Resources Several 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet. Texas 4-H Photography Project activity sheets. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each publication has a focus on project experience, career exploration, resources, and fun activity. http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_photography

5. Photography Project Resources Several 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet. 4-H Guide to Digital Photography by Daniel Johnson Former 4-H member and professional photography who has produced a book especially for 4-H members to learn about digital photography. Available on Amazon.com for $14.24 in paperback or $9.89 on Kindle.

6. Photography Project Resources Several 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet. National 4-H Supply Service – Photography Curriculum Designed for younger, newer project members. Available on 4hmall.com for $5.95 each or $17.25 for the set.

7. Photography Project Resources Several 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet. http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-School/index.page

8. Photography Project Resources Several 4-H produced resources are available for use in the photography project, as well as many great public, and free, resources through the Internet. Kodak Tips & Projects Exchange website http://exchange.kodak.com/

9. Workshop Opportunities What:Texas 4-H Photography Workshop & Camp When:July 20-21, 2013 Where:Bell County (Belton and/or Temple area) Workshop will be focused on beginning and advance project members as well as project leaders. Sessions will be hands-on and will target photography skills as well as some graphic design and layout. Career development will be a major component throughout the workshop. More information to be released in Spring 2013

10. Contest Opportunities What:Texas 4-H Photography Contest When:April 15, 2013 entry deadline Who:Senior 4-H members in 2013 Format:All Digital Display:Texas 4-H Roundup What: Texas State Preservation Board 4-H & FFA Agriculture Contest When:October 15 th entry deadline Who:Any 4-H or FFA member Format:All Digital Display:Texas State Capitol for a year period What: State Fair of Texas When:September 10 th entry deadline Who:Any 4-H or FFA member Format:All Digital Display:State Fair of Texas

11. Contest Opportunities What:Texas 4-H Dog Show Contest When:May of each year is deadline Who:All 4-H members Format:All Digital Display:Texas 4-H Dog Show in July What: Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza When:September/October of each year is deadline Who:Any 4-H member Format:All Digital Display:Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza

12. Texas 4-H Photography Contest 2013 Categories: Animals – Domestic Animals – Wildlife Catch-All Details & Macro Digital Darkroom Dominant Color Elements of Design Food Marine/Aquatic Nature & Landscape Night Photography People Plant/Flora Story Board Theme

13. Texas 4-H Photography Contest Category Hints and Tips: Read the description closely! The CATCH-ALL category is for photos that do not clearly fit into other categories. It is NOT a category for duplicate entries. NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY category is for photos taking at night – NO sunrise and sunset photos should be entered into this category.

14. Texas 4-H Photography Contest Category Hints and Tips: STORYBOARD category is three photos placed into one jpg file. This category test skills in layout and recreation of file management. The 2013 THEME category is “Holiday Season in Texas.” This is any holiday from January 1, 2012 to April 15, 2013. FACT: more photos were DQ in 2012 due to being entered into the wrong category than issues surrounding size/format.

15. Texas 4-H Photography Contest Text on Photos: The only category that any text should be visible on is the STORYBOARD category. Submission Format of Photos: Photographs should be taken at the highest resolution possible. Photographs must be in a.jpeg,.jpg, or.gif formation. Files submitted may not be larger than 2,048k (2MB).

16. Let’s Have Some Fun!

17. Photography Judging Contest Just as in any other judging contest, place these photos from one to four using the factors of: Impact Creativity Lighting Center of Attention Subject Color Balance Story Telling

18. EVALUATION FACTORS: Impact Creativity Lighting Center of Attention Subject Color Balance Story Telling Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4