2023 Competitive Entries Catalog

Amateur Adult Photography Department TT Superintendent Todd Furches Exhibits are to be brought to the Education Building Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, September 24 from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm Judging: Monday, September 25 Exhibits released Monday, October 9 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Entries close and must be postmarked by midnight, September 1 . Entry forms must be submitted online or mailed to Carolina Classic Fair, P. O. Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC 27102. Exhibitor's last four (4) digits of Social Security Number MUST be listed on entry blank to receive any premium monies. 2. Competition is open to AMATEURS ONLY . No professionals, please! 3. Exhibitors may submit only ONE entry for each category. 4. No frames, no glass, no mats - 8" x 10" photos only (except Digital Manipulation). Must be securely mounted on 11" x 14" black or white foam core with a thickness of 1/8" or 3/16" (available at frame shops). No white border allowed around photo except the foam core. DO NOT ADD EMBELLISHMENTS OR TITLES. Only Glossy or Matte Finished Photo prints. NO METALLIC OR PEARL FINISHES. 5. Attach entry tag entry tag string with tape to the back of the foam core. TAG MUST HANG IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER - FRONT SIDE . Do not remove claim check. 6. No altering of photo with Photo Editing software. 7. Photo must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor and must have been made by the exhibitor. Do not enter photos that have been entered in previous Fairs. Photos deemed to be in poor taste will not be accepted, and the decision of the Fair shall be final. Duplicates of photos entered in Amateur Adult Photography cannot be entered in any other depart- ment or category of the Fair. 8. Ribbons and premiums will be determined by Judges according to the quality of the photos and compliance with rules and regulations. All rules and regulations must be followed or entry will not be judged. 9. Entries will be acknowledged by letter from Fair Office after September 1. Entry tags will be included with letter. 10. Fair is not responsible for damage to photos or foam core and for items not picked up on designated release day. Judging Criteria 1. Composition - Everything in the picture should be logically and pleasantly arranged to draw attention to the “center of interest” 2. Photographic Quality - Contrast in the finished print should be such that the “center of interest” is clear, sharp and easily visible. Tone and contrast should be consistent with mood of picture 3. Presentational Faults - Photos of correct size (8x10) mounted on a (11x14) black, white, or off white foam core board.

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