Tuolumne County Digital Photography Contest

Capture the

Essence of Tuolumne

Discover, Click, and Share: Calling on students grades 5-12 in Tuolumne County! Grab your cameras and embark on a photographic journey to capture the essence of our beautiful County. Whether it’s the spirit of adventure, the serenity of nature, or the heartbeat of our communities, this contest is a platform for you to showcase your creativity and unique perspectives.

Explore and Learn: As students and educators, every photo you take is a story you tell and a lesson you learn. From landscapes to local events, let your lens capture the learning and joy in every moment.

Join Our Educational Adventure: This contest is more than just photography – it celebrates learning, exploration, and community. Bring your classroom lessons to life through your camera and share your vision of Tuolumne County.

It’s time to focus your lenses and capture the stories that make Tuolumne County unique. Join us on this exciting educational journey!

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Tuolumne County Digital Photography Contest Submission Deadline

February 28, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m.

Event Contact

Shannon Oden
209.536.2084
soden@tcsos.us

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Contest Categories

Discover the variety of categories in our contest, each offering a unique perspective of Tuolumne County and beyond

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Contest Rules

Essential guidelines to ensure your participation is smooth and your submissions are eligible

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Entry Form

Submit your photos to the Tuolumne County Digital Photography Contest for a chance to showcase your talent and connect with the community.

Contest

Guidelines & Rules

Students in grades 5-12 from Tuolumne County public and participating private schools are eligible.
Photographs (and any editing) must be the original work of the individual receiving credit.
An entry can be edited to include multiple photographs, but all photographs must be the original work of the individual receiving credit.
Text and other graphical elements added to a photograph must be the original work of the individual receiving credit. Please remember this is a photography contest, so text and visual elements should not detract from the photograph.
Photographs must not include content generated, modified, or significantly enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). Minor AI-based tools for general photo adjustments (e.g., exposure, contrast, or cropping) are allowed, but any use of AI to create, alter, or generate parts of the photograph is strictly prohibited.
Photographs must be submitted by the student’s teacher, parent, or guardian, who verifies by submission that the work is ORIGINAL, not copies of published photographs or photographs taken by non-eligible individuals.
Students may submit up to three photographs in total, across one or multiple categories.
Photographs must meet the submission deadline.
Photographs that are submitted give TCSOS the right to use in print and digital materials and to share on the TCSOS website and print media.

Contest

Submission Form

Submit your entry to the Tuolumne County Digital Photography Contest using this form. Please note: only one photo per form is allowed. If you have multiple photos to submit, complete a separate form for each entry. We can’t wait to see your creativity!

Student Information

Student Name *

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Student Grade *

School *

Teacher Name *

Submitter's Information

This is the information of the individual submitting the form, whether you're a parent/guardian or a teacher registering on behalf of a student.

Submitter's Name *

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Last

Submitter's Email *

Submitter's Phone *

Photograph Entry

Photograph Upload *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Browse for photo or drag and drop. Allowable formats are, JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PDF.

Please briefly describe your photograph: *

Is there anything else our judges should know?

Consent & Submit

Photo Usage and Rights Agreement *

I agree to the following statement

I hereby grant the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools (TCSOS) non-exclusive rights to use my submitted photographs and include my name for promotional purposes in various media formats, indefinitely. I acknowledge that I will not receive compensation for such use. I confirm that all recognizable individuals in the photographs have provided their consent. By submitting, I release, indemnify, and hold harmless TCSOS and its representatives from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the use of these photographs as described.

Winners

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The Tuolumne County Digital Photography Contest takes pride in acknowledging the exceptional talents of students in three divisions: Elementary (Grades 5 and 6), Middle School (Grades 7 and 8), and High School (Grades 9-12). Our aim is to celebrate the creativity and vision of young photographers in our community. Below is the list of winners and honorable mentions of the 2024 contest.