Swain County 4-H Photography Contest
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Would you like to showcase your photography skills and capture the beauty of nature at the same time? Join our 4-H photo contest and share your stunning shots with the world!
- 4-H in Action (Include an official 4-H Clover in the picture)
- Nature’s Beauty
- Animals (No Animals)
- Black & White
- Swain County-Through the Lens (will ONLY be entered in the Swain County Agricultural Fair)
AGES:
- Cloverbud: 5-7
- Junior: 8-13
- Senior: 14-18
CONTEST RULES:
- Contest is open to Swain County 4-H members, ages 5-18 (age as of January 1).
- All participants must be enrolled in 4-HOnline.
- All photographs must have been taken by the 4-H’er submitting the entry during the contest year (August 2024 – August 2025).
- Participants must enter their photographs within the age division that applies as of January 1.
- Cloverbud: ages 5-7
- Junior: ages 8-13
- Senior: ages 14-18
- Each 4-Her may enter only one photograph in each of the four categories (see description below):
- 4-H in Action (Include an official 4-H Clover in the picture)
- Nature’s Beauty
- Animals (No Animals)
- Black & White
- Swain County – Through the Lens (will ONLY be entered in the Swain County Agricultural Fair)
- Each 4-Her may enter the same image in more than one category, if it applies to each category.
- Write a short sentence (10 words or less) to inform the judges about your picture’s specific details if needed.
- Photographs may be in color OR black-and-white.
- Photographs MUST BE SUBMITTED at the highest image resolution possible in order to display high-quality images but no larger than 10 GB.
- All entries are due by August 18, 2025 at 4 p.m. EST.
CATEGORIES FOR THE 2025 CONTEST
- 4-H in Action: Capture the vibrant atmosphere of 4-H events with close-up shots that immerse viewers in the action and include the official 4-H Clover in your picture. Whether it’s the intensity of a livestock show, the interaction with commissioners and legislators, or 4-H’ers just having FUN, aim to portray the genuine moments and expressions of your subject(s). Get up close and capture the 4-H’er’s face and their expressions. Make sure to include the iconic 4-H clover in your composition to highlight the organization’s presence. Through your lens, offer judges a firsthand glimpse into the dynamic world of 4-H activities and the impact these activities have on the 4-H community.
- Nature’s Beauty: Capture the essence of beauty in nature through your lens by exploring habitats, landscapes, or the sky, land, and water of our planet. Whether you capture a breathtaking sunset, vibrant flowers, or a lightning storm, strive to showcase the beauty and wonder of nature in your photograph.
Pay attention to strong composition, beautiful lighting, and sharp focus to bring out the best in your subject. - Animals: Capture amazing photos of animals! This could be anything from a wild deer in the woods, your favorite pet at home, or even a tiny insect up close. Try to show what makes each animal special, like their funny faces, how they move, or interesting details. Make sure your photos are clear and well-composed to really show off the animal’s beauty or unique personality.
- Black & White: Make your photos pop without any color! In this category, you’ll take pictures that are just black, white, and shades of gray. Think about how light and shadows play together, or how different textures look without color. It could be a cool building, a person’s face, a landscape, or even an everyday object. Focus on strong lines, interesting shapes, and how bright or dark things are. This helps create a powerful photo that tells a story using just tones.
- Swain County – Through the Lens: Show off your hometown through the lens of your camera. Feature an event or location you love and declare your pride in where you live! This category will ONLY be entered in the Swain County Agricultural Fair.
Criteria Information can be found here
Resources for you to take the perfect picture:
- It’s time to research how to take the best possible picture.
- Practice, Practice, and Practice some more by taking 100’s of pictures to capture that 1 amazing shot.
- Basic Photography – 4-H Spark Video
- 4-H Photography Curriculum
For more information, contact Amber Johnston, at amber_johnston@ncsu.edu or by calling (828) 488-3848.