Photographic Technology
Description
Participants demonstrate understanding of and expertise in using photographic and imaging technology processes to convey a message based on an annual theme. Semifinalists capture and edit photographs, and then present them to the judges onsite.
2023-24 Theme
Forced Perspective, Long Exposure, Architectural, and Abstract Photography
(incorporate one photo using each of these types of photography in the portfolio)
Ramon Arguelles, Cedarcrest HS, 2023 1st Place
Event Deadlines
January 11, 2024
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor.
Submit 4 photos in a single PDF.
March 2024
This is an early entry event!
Entries are due by 5:00 pm, March 1
Students submit final portfolio as a pdf file
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password.
Semifinalists will be announced during the Opening Session. Semifinalist challenge will be available after the session. Semifinalists will sign up for a presentation time slot at that time. Semifinalists will have 24 hours to work on the challenge, and upload their entry. Judges will judge each entry without students in the room, and then each student will present their entry to the judges and answer questions.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must belong to an affiliated TSA chapter, register for competition by December 15, 2023, and pay the $30 competition fee. Participants must also meet the January 11 event deadlines (see above) to “qualify” for the Washington TSA State Conference in March.
To compete at the WTSA State Conference, students must have been registered in December, met the Jan. 11 deadline, and then register in February for the State Conference ($420/$500 per student package price (4 or 2 students per room)).
At the state level, 3 individuals per chapter may compete.
Additional Information
Event Coordinator:
Event Manager: Kari Potter, kpotter@washingtontsa.org
Paid photo editing software: Photoshop (adobe.com). Educational discounts available
Free photo editing software: GIMP (gimp.org), Canva (canva.com)