Photo Competition

AXE VALE SUMMER SHOW PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2025

Rules and Conditions

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The competition is organised by the Axe Vale Show and the Axminster Photography Group (APG).

The competition is open to all ages plus a special category for those 12 and under. It is for printed photographs only and can be taken with either digital cameras or smartphones.

DATES AND ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

Entries must be received by 7th June 2025.

Printed entries must be submitted by hand to Axminster Printing, West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NU together with the completed entry form and fee of £1.00 (cash) per photograph.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

* Members of Axminster Photography Group and professional photographers are ineligible to enter.

* All images must have been taken in the 12 months previous to 1 June 2025.

* Entrants may enter one photograph in each category.

* Printed photographs can be any size up to maximum A5 (15cm x 21cm).

* Entrants must write on the back of each photograph their name, category and title.

* Entrants must not apply any text to the front of the print.

* Images may be manipulated using photographic software.

* The organisers will mount each photograph on A4 card for display.

* All photographs submitted must be the sole work of the entrant.

* As many entries as possible will be displayed at the Axe Vale Show.

* Entrants may collect their prints from the showground on 22nd June at 5.00 pm. The organisers will dispose of any prints not collected.

CATEGORIES

Entries may be submitted for the following titles:

Category A: Adults (Children can also enter Category A titles, but fees will apply.)

· Birds

· Wildlife

· Local scenery

· People

Category B: For children 12 and under, the subject choice is Open - (no fees apply)

JUDGING

Judging will be carried out by 3 judges appointed by APG whose decision will be final.

Images which, in the opinion of the Judges, are considered inappropriate will be excluded.

PRIZES

A certificate will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each category and a trophy awarded to Best in Show.

Axe Vale Show reserves the right to use any image for publicity in connection with the Show.

DATA PROTECTION

In entering the Axe Vale Photography Competition, you agree to the use of your details only for the purpose of processing your application.