Request for Nominations - DPChallenge Forums

03/06/2008 10:38:22 PM · #1

I am currently planning to run a juried photo contest as a fundraiser for the 2008 Challenge Walk MS. I'm currently seeking nominations (or self-nominations) for judges for the contest. I am looking for profesisonal photographers, professional artists, and art or photography instructors who would be willing to volunteer their time to help judge a contest like this.

I'm still working out the details of the contest, but the intent is to charge an entry donation per photo for the contest. There will be cash prizes, of course, and comments/critiques given at the discretion of the judges. There will likely also be the option to make an additional donation, a sort of "premium" entry fee, in exchange for a guaranteed critique.

If you or someone you know might be interested in judging a photo contest like this, please reply here, and include a brief description of your (or that person's) credentials.

Thanks,
~Terry

03/06/2008 10:46:25 PM · #2

I nominate Ed Clarke. Credentials: look at his photographs. Then look at his comments.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/07/2008 05:57:37 AM · #3

Originally posted by posthumous:

I nominate Ed Clarke. Credentials: look at his photographs. Then look at his comments.

Thanks, that's a great suggestion. Anyone else have any?

~Terry

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

03/07/2008 05:59:49 AM · #4

You may wish to ask Robert (

Bear_Music) - if he has the time, he's probably be willing to help out.

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/07/2008 06:01:21 AM · #5

I'm interested!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/07/2008 09:06:58 AM · #6

Sure. I'm happy to be a judge for this event.

Credentials, as per request: Retired professional photographer, formerly taught photography at UCSD, member of jury for several juried exhibitions in the 80's, time on my hands.

R.

Message edited by author 2008-03-07 09:08:44.

03/07/2008 02:13:14 PM · #7

Thanks!

(bump)

~Terry

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

03/07/2008 02:23:50 PM · #8

My credentials:

1. an English major.

2. my writing and photography have been published in small and obscure publications that I own myself.

Damn!! Have to work on those credentials...

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

03/07/2008 02:26:23 PM · #9

Actually, don, I was going to nominate you. . . .

Officially "nomination" -- posthumous

oh yea, "credentials"

He can look beyond the just the technicals and find the soul in a photograph.

Message edited by author 2008-03-07 15:00:08.

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/07/2008 02:27:47 PM · #10

Oh, credentials..

hmm.

1. My English could be better, but online and real-life dictionaries and translators are available
2. Professional photographer since january 2008
3. A couple of publications and exhibitions

:)

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Nikon

03/07/2008 02:57:40 PM · #11

Originally posted by karmat:

Actually, don, I was going to nominate you. . . .

Officially "nomination" -- posthumous

Credential #3. I have been nominated by

karmat. woo hoo!

amathiasphoto

Nikon D300

03/07/2008 03:19:34 PM · #12

I would be happy to volunteer my time. Credentials:

Photo Editor for a 10,000 circulation full color weekly newspaper.
AA, Commercial photography, Art Institute of Seattle
Selected as photographer to help launch Adobe PhotoShop Lightroom
Clients such as Wasserman Media Group (shot for T-Mobile, as part of their fav. Five promotion), Critical Care magazine (Sweden)
NILMDTS volunteer photographer
Numerous weddings and private events.

Think that covers most of it.
Let me know!

Adam

Message edited by author 2008-03-07 15:20:06.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

03/07/2008 03:28:03 PM · #13

4. Art Editor of the Shit Creek Review
5. Co-Editor of Now Culture (in charge of all art and layout)

(both publish art and photography)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

03/07/2008 04:38:11 PM · #14

This should be fun! ;-)

Bebe

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/07/2008 04:42:26 PM · #15

Wow - with posthumous, Bear & biteme as judges it'd be an amazing contest. No one could doubt their credentials or taste (well, people could but they'd be silly).

amathiasphoto sound like he has the credentials as well!

Great cause Terry - good luck!