Calendar Photo Contest
The Office of Economic Development will publish a 2014 calendar, highlighting Danville, Virginia!
Individuals are invited to submit color photos of Danville events, scenic or historic places around town, or favorite snapshot of life in the city. Photos of all seasons are encouraged. Limit one submission per person for each of the four deadlines:
First Round Due Date: March 1, 2013 (Click here to view the qualifiers )Second Round Due Date: May 3, 2013 Third RoundDue Date: August 2, 2013 Fourth Round Due Date: November 1, 2013
Final Round Judging: To Be Announced
For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. 5 p.m. Up to five photos from each round will be chosen as qualifiers for final round judging. Qualifying photos will be announced and showcased on the Monday following the deadline and a new round will begin. Email For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. with a digital photo and entry form attached. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, please RESUBMIT your entry.
FEATURE PHOTOS
The selected photos will be featured for one month in the 2014 calendar, along with the photographer’s name and photo location. We will also display contact information, and website or business* information at the participant’s discretion. Each chosen photo will be featured on our social media sites and website during the specific month.
After the completion of the contest, we will hold an event to display the best entries and each winner will be presented with a certificate from the Office of Economic Development and two complimentary 2014 calendars. *Business information does not need to be a photography or visual art business. The photo does not need to include your place of business. Please use this opportunity to promote your local business!
TO ENTER
Email For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. entry form attached. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours , please RESUBMIT your entry.
Photos must be large format, preferably 300 dpi (This applies to almost all quality digital cameras. Typically, outdoor daylight photos taken with iPhone 4S and 5 will be large enough format for this application).
Only color slides or prints which present ONE image that is taken within, or associated with, the City of Danville will be accepted. Photographers are strongly encouraged to take pictures that are easily recognizable as being in the city limits.
Horizontal photos will be given preference.
Please be creative!
Digital prints must be emailed or mailed by CD with the original high-resolution TIF, JPG or RAW files (300 dpi at 8" x 10") to be eligible.
Images must be released for reproduction in the calendar and future publications. Winning photographers maintain personal rights to their photograph; the city is not licensed to release the image rights to a third party.
SHOWCASE THE CITY The city is not licensed to release the image rights to a third party.For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an old photo? Yes! If you have a photo of Danville that you have always cherished, please send it in before any of the deadlines. Please be sure it captures Danville in its current era (i.e. the Downtowner would not qualify because the building no longer exists).
How many photos can I submit? One photo per person for each deadline. This means one person can submit a maximum of four photos in 2013.
How do I enter? By emailing the address above and attaching the proper form, or bringing in a CD or zip drive.
When will I know if I’ve been selected? Some photos will be announced right away, and used to market the contest for the rest of 2013. All winners will be announced at the end of November 2013.
What if my photo is too large to email? Please bring a CD or zip drive by 5 p.m. on the chosen due date to: Office of Economic Development 427 Patton St Room 205 Danville, VA
How do I know if my photo is large enough? If you have access to a printer, upload it to your computer and print it at an 8x10 size. If your photo becomes grainy or fuzzy, it is probably not big enough. If you still aren’t sure, email For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. .
Do I need to edit my photo? No, we would rather have the most natural photo you can send. Sometimes, photo editing can lessen the quality of your photo. So unless you have professional equipment or skill, you can send the original file.
