Rules:
-Each paid member is allowed 4 total entries per month in any combination.
-All photos must have been taken and edited by the paid member.
-All print entries must be mounted, matting is optional.
-Prints must be a minimum of 70 square inches, and may not exceed 16x20 inches including any matte.
-All prints must be properly labeled with the club competition form.
-For submitted digital images, the digital file size shall be RGB color space, a maximum of 750KB and the longest side shall be 1920 pixels.
-Digital files should be named as such: Category_MemberNumber_PhotoName.
Example: C_109_MyPhoto.jpg Using C for color, M for Monochrome.
-Digital entries must be emailed as an attachment to minotcameraclub@gmail.com.
-All entries for the monthly competition are due at the first Monday meeting of that month.
Minot Camera Club categories:
COLOR - Whether it is straight out of the camera, or Photoshopped, do what you need to do to make a lasting impression on the judge!
MONOCHROME - The resulting image is limited to
monochromatic hues or shades of a single color or gray, filters may be applied to give a hue or tint.
Different photographic processes and toners may
also give a different hue to a black & white photograph; for example, sepia and split toning (duo-toning).
No fraction of the image shall be given a special color treatment.
September 2025 - Open
No meeting because of Labor Day so your Prints are due at Minot Public Library main desk 5 pm Sept. 3rd . Digital emailed same date.
Open Class is your chance if none of your category choices made the list. Trains, Landscapes, Minimalist, Kids, Architecture, Humor, Irony, Cats, Polar Bears, or Grapes. They are all legitimate here. Show us what you love because those things will make your best photos.
October 2025 - Macro
Prints due at Oct 6th meeting. Digital emailed same date.
Extreme Close Up photos. What will it be that you show us in close detail? True macro is larger than life size. Insects and flowers are common subjects but intricate details of things like watch movements or coins can be macro too. Use your imagination to find good subjects. Explore the world of close up/macro photography. Seemingly mundane objects can have amazing detail if you just get close. Again flowers and insects are only one possibility. Use a macro lens, extension tubes or bellows, close up filters, or just the close focusing abilities of your normal lens. It just requires you to get up close and personal; with your subject.
November 2025 - People
Prints due at Nov. 3rd meeting. Digital emailed same date.
People are all around you and here is your chance to show of your skills with all those people photos you took. Those cute kids or grandkids or friends and their holiday dress make for great memory photos. And if you wanted to have photos of people taking pictures, here is your chance. This section includes candid photographs and formal portraits which show some sort of emotion, drama, or mood. e.g. a couple in a romantic setting, a happy child at Christmas, someone who looks obviously sad or angry etc; or people in a dramatic scene.
December 2025 - People's Choice
Rules:
1. Pictures must be print, no digital entries.
2. You may enter 1 color and 1 monochrome print.
3. Pictures may be any size (up to 16 x 20)
4. Any type of framing, mounting or matting allowed. May be unframed, un-matted.
5. These pictures do not need titles.
6. Your name must NOT appear on the front of the photo.
7. The photos will NOT be critiqued and given scores, but each entry will be given a number for voting.
8. ONE RESTRICTION: Please do not enter any photos that have PLACED in a previous Camera Club competition.
January 2026 - Wildlife
Prints due at Jan 5th meeting. Digital emailed same date.
No Zoo Animals. Wildlife is all around you. Typically focus on capturing animals in their natural or adopted habitats, excluding pets, zoo animals, farm animals, or any images where animals are being controlled or staged for photography. The goal is to showcase the beauty and behavior of animals in their natural environment. Acceptable wildlife shots can range from insects and birds in a garden to large mammals in a national park,
February 2026 - Long Exposure
Prints due at Feb 2nd meeting. Digital emailed same date.
The possibilities are almost endless for long-exposure photography. Examples include light painting and streaks of car headlights, the blurred motion of a runner or another athlete, the silky motion of a waterfall, star trails in a night sky, amusement park rides, clouds blurring across the sky, fireworks, lightning, etc. It should be clear to the judge that the resulting image is the result of long-exposure.
March 2026 - Night-Time
Prints due at March 2nd meeting. Digital emailed same date.
The photography theme of night involves capturing images after the sun has set, typically in urban or natural environments. Photographers who specialize in this theme may focus on capturing the unique qualities of nighttime lighting, or the unique atmosphere and mood that emerges after dark. No sunsets.
One of the most important elements of night photography is mastering low light photography techniques. This can involve using a tripod to stabilize the camera, adjusting the camera’s ISO and aperture settings to allow for longer exposures, and using artificial light sources such as streetlights or car headlights to illuminate the scene.In addition, night photographers may use a range of techniques to create images that convey a sense of atmosphere and mood. This can involve using creative lighting and color to create a mood of mystery, romance, or drama. They may also use composition and framing to create images that convey a sense of scale and perspective.
Another important aspect of night photography is capturing the unique qualities of nighttime lighting. This can involve creating images that showcase the vibrancy and energy of cityscapes after dark, or images that highlight the natural beauty of nighttime environments, such as starry skies or moonlit landscapes.
Overall, the photography theme of night is about celebrating the unique qualities of nighttime environments and lighting. By using creative composition, lighting, and techniques to capture the unique qualities of nighttime environments, photographers can create images that are visually striking, evocative, and convey a sense of atmosphere and mood that is distinct from daytime photography.
April 2026 - Photos from camera club activity
Prints due at April 6th meeting Digital emailed same date.
Show off the photos you got at the Camera Club activity. These can include a variety of subjects: people, buildings, animals, plants the sky is the limit and you could use a photo of a great ND sky on the day of the outing.
May 2026 - Year End
Prints due at May 4th meeting. No Digital.
Winning photos in previous 2025-2026 competitions Print or Digital are all to be entered as prints in year end competition. A maximum of 4 photos per member. If you have more than 4 winners you need to select your best of the best to enter.
If you entered and did not place you may chose up to 4 photos you've entered in during the year. The photos must have been in a previous 2025-2026 competition. Please remove the old judge’s form and add a new form to the back.