Youth Nature Photo Contest
Go outdoors this summer and photograph the WILD Rio Grande Valley for the 2012 Southern Exposures Youth Nature Photo Contest!
Take photos June 9th through July 31st. Photos must be submitted by August 1st. Each participantreceivesa T-shirt. Contest sponsored by the Valley Land Fund through the generous support provided by the Robert L. Townsend Endowment Fund in association with Quinta Mazatlan and McAllen Parks and Recreation Department.
2012 Southern Exposures Photo Contest
Information | Entry Fee: | FREE! |
| Dates: | June 9 - July 28, 2012 |
| Photo Submission Due Date: | August 1st |
| Awards Ceremony: | August 16th at 7:00pm at Quinta Mazatlan |
| DIVISION I: | 6 to 9 years of age |
| DIVISION II: | 10 to 13 years of age |
| DIVISION III: | 14 to 18 years of age |
| Categories: | Birds, Mammals, Other Wildlife, Connecting People & Nature, Landscapes & Plant Life, Humor, Water Supports Wildlife, Digital Art |
Youth Photography Workshops
Join us for up to 5 Photography Workshops with professional photographer Ruth Hoyt. A limited number of digital cameras will be available for use during the workshops. Participants will take home a CD with their best photos from each workshop.
Workshop Information | Dates: | Saturdays |
| Ages 6-12: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Ages 13-18 | 2:00pm-4:00pm |
| Fee: | $5 per participant per workshop |
Workshop Schedule
- June 2 Nature Photography Basics
- June 23 Photograph landscapes and Waterscapes
- July 7 Plants, Critters and People in Nature
- July 21 Digital Art and Finding Humor in Nature
- July 28 How to Prepare Photos for the Contest