The Journal Times Contest FAQ with Contest Rules and Regulations

How do I submit a photo to the photo contest?

TWO MORE DAYS TO ENTER! - Submit entries until 11:59 on Wednesday, June 27!
To enter the contest, visit www.journaltimes.com/photocontest between Sunday, June 3, at 12:00 am CST and Monday, June 25, at 11:59 pm CST.; complete an entry form with the required information, including your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and photo caption; and submit along with your photograph in accordance with the instructions below, along with the $10 donation entry fee.

You may also obtain a Registration form in The Journal Times or at The Journal Times at 212 Fourth Street, Racine, WI 53403. Your entry can be mailed to The Journal Times at 212 Fourth Street, Racine, WI 53403 or dropped off at the same address Monday - Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

What type of photos can I submit?

All photographs must have been taken in Racine County and taken within two years of the date of entry. The Categories for entries are:

Nature & Landscapes -  Outdoor scenes, snrises/sunsets, urbanscapes, lake/shore views and farm country.

Animals - Wildlife, farm animals, and pets.

Travel & Place - Event scenes, landmarks, architecture and people enjoying Racine County.

What should I include in the description of my photograph?

Captions are always a good way to engage others in your photography. So take the time to write about the place, time, setting, and situation.

Will my photography be seen in the paper or online?

All entries and entrants’ names will be published in a The Journal Times special section, on or around, Sunday, July 8, 2012 and will be available for viewing at www.journaltimes.com/photocontest.

Can I enter one photograph into multiple categories?

Yes, you may enter the same photograph into as many categories as you see fit. There is a fee of $10 donation per entry.

What about getting consent?

Photos will be disqualified from the contest if the consent of any recognizable people can't be obtained. 

How many photos may I submit?

You may submit a total of six (6) photos to the contest, in one or more of these categories. Each photo requries a $10.00 donation.

Do photos have to be taken with a digital camera?

Submitted photos do NOT have to be digital photos from a digital camera. You may download your digital photo at www.journaltimes.com/photocontest or you can bring in or mail your photo to The Journal Times – 212 Fourth Street, Racine, WI 53403 with a Registration Form. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope if you want the photo returned, or indicate that you will be picking up the photo.

If you have a photo you would like converted to a digital file, the Pre-press Department at the Journal Times can provide your original photo as as a digital copy saved to disc for an additional $3.00.

How will my photograph be judged?

Voting consists of three (3) Rounds of voting. Votes will be submitted by the public on this site and/or through ballots mailed to or dropped off at The Journal Times. Ballots will be available starting July 8th in The Journal Times or can be downloaded HERE.

Where is my entry fee and all money raised going?

100% of all the money raised will go directly to the Newspapers In Education (NIE) program benefitting Racine County schools.

When will the winner be announced?

Winners of The Journal Times Photography Contest will be chosen around August 22, 2012 and notified by phone and/or email.

I’d like to enter a photo that has previously been published. Is that allowed?

Yes, you may enter a photo that has previously been published.

I’d like to enter a photo that has previously won a contest. Is that allowed?

Photographs that have won other contests may be submitted.

Is image manipulation allowed in the photo contest?

Minor burning, dodging, and color correction are acceptable. Hand tinting is acceptable, as is cropping. Fish-eye lenses are acceptable. High dynamic range images (HDRI) and stitched panoramas are acceptable only if the combined parts are all made around the same time. Any changes to an original photograph not itemized here are unacceptable and will render the photograph ineligible to win.

When I submit a photo to the photo contest, what rights does The Journal Times have to my submission?

The Journal Times will have the right to display your photo at a potential exhibition of winners; publication of the 2013 Journal Times Community Calendar; and special publication highlighting entries or winners of the contest.

I accidentally uploaded the wrong photo. Can I delete my entry and submit a new entry?

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of images submitted to the contest, all entries are final and cannot be replaced or modified.

Why won't my images upload?

Make sure your images is of good quality and meeting the following requirements: * JPG or JPEG file format (ex. YourImage.jpg or YourImage.jpeg) * Total file size must be under 5 MB.

I didn't receive my confirmation email when submitting online. Why?