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AR Gurrey Jr. Surf Photography Competition

By Dev

The Education Committee of the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, California is excited to announce our first ever
AR Gurrey Jr. Surf Photography Competition .

In an effort to encourage creative and marketable skills related to photography, the Museum is encouraging any local middle and high school students to participate by entering an original photographic image to be reviewed by a panel of judges. Prizes of GoPro Cameras will be awarded in five categories, and the respective artists will be honored at the museum, with their winning artworks on public display.

To enter, all participants must fully complete this form to submit their entry by the deadline: May 1, 2023 .
Limit 1 entry per participant.

Artist Information

Name
Parent/Guardian Name
(must not be a school email address)
Please select a photography category in which you would like your photo to be judged.
Surf Action: This category focuses on the movement of the sport as it is happening. Successful images in this category will display dynamic action and will likely showcase the athletes on the ocean. Creativity is encouraged, though there are many traditional approaches to the practice of shooting action surf photos, which young photographers are encouraged to study and learn from.
Seascapes/Lineups: This category focuses on a beauty or intrigue of the ocean itself. Great seascapes and lineup photographs are usually a matter of advanced planning, weather prediction, and possibly getting on the road an hour or two before sunrise - or just blind luck. It's the classic search for the perfect wave, a surf lifestyle tradition.
Portraits Of Surfers: This category focuses on the people who surf. Who are these people? What are their stories? Friends, families, the employee who runs the local surf shop, even famous surfers are perfect subjects for this project.
Surfboards and Equipment: This category focuses on the tools and objects associated with the sport. As the primary focal point of the museum's exhibits and collections, surfboards are an important reason for the museum's existence. How can you use light, angles, and composition to showcase these items in a manner that draws attention and celebrates their style and function? Consider approaching these subjects with a more creative or artistic approach.
Surf Cars: This category focuses on the vehicles that carry the athletes and their boards to the beach. Some of them are classics, some of them are just what's available. Either way cars have become as much a part of surf culture as the boards and the waves. Photograph your own car, or spend time near the beach and document the rides that are coming and going. Consider the environment when working on these compositions, and look for ways the background might enhance the portrayal of any given surf car.
Max. file size: 32 MB.
If no title is given, then your photo will be labeled as Untitled.
Please list any other relevant equipment as well.
Example: January 7, 2019
Artist Name
I hereby confirm that I have read all the GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION and conditions set forth in them and that my entry complies with all rules and conditions.
Parent/Guardian
I hereby confirm that I have read all the GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION and conditions set forth in them and that my entry complies with all rules and conditions.

GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION

Eligibility
– All participants must be 18 years of age or younger OR currently enrolled in a local TK-12 school within San Diego County.
– Each photo must have been photographed by the person who enters it into the contest.
– Each youth must have a parent or guardian approve their entry with an electronic signature at the end of this Form.

Judging
All photos will be judged by a panel, based on content, composition, photographic skill, and reproductive quality. The decision of the judges is final.

Assessment
All photos will be judged by a panel, based on content, composition, photographic skill, and reproductive quality. The judges’ decision is final.

Prizes
Prizes will be awarded in each of the five categories. GoPro cameras as well as publication of the winning photographs will be granted to winning award recipients.

Deadline
All submissions must be received via this Google Form by midnight of May 1, 2023 in order to meet the deadline. Any late entries will not be considered. Winners will be announced in the month of May 2023, with an awards ceremony tentatively planned for late that same month (TBA).

Liability
1. All award winners will be notified via email no later than May 31, 2023.
2. All entries received, award-winning or not, are subject to publication by the California Surf Museum.
3. Should color photographs be selected for publication, they may be reproduced in black and white at the editors discretion.
4. The California Surf Museum, the CSM Education Committee, nor any related parties are responsible in the event of an accident, injury, or damage to photographic equipment while the artist is participating in this contest.

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