California State Fair – Sacramento Photographers

A few years ago on a whim, I entered a photo into the CA State Fair Fine Art Competition.   I had no idea the level of the artists who entered, or what to expect.  I didn’t put much thought into what I submitted, and in return, my photograph wasn’t accepted.  I was disappointed, but decided I would research a bit, and use this as a learning experience.  I went to the State Fair that year, and looked at the photographs that were accepted in.  I was blown away.  The photographs were spectacular.  True art.

I didn’t try again until this year.  I entered a print that I have received a lot of positive feedback about.  It is one of my favorite images.  I entered another print in the Black and White Photography category, but I should have kept it color and entered it into the color photography category instead.

I wasn’t sure if either would be accepted… but, I received this email:

Dear Artist:

Congratulations! Artwork(s) you submitted to California Fine Art 2010 was selected to be exhibited by one of the jurors.

I was SO excited.  I checked the list to see which of my entries was excepted.   ~ Grow ~

2 weeks ago I had to deliver my print for the confirmation and award judging.  I was thrilled to learn my print won an “Award of Merit” for my image.

So, after all this talk…

Let’s have a

CONTEST

Rules:  Attend the CA State Fair during the entire length of the fair (Starts July 14).  Head to the Expo Center – Fine Arts Exhibition and take a photograph of my print (It will be in the Color Photography Area), then email it to dawn@dawnrobertsphotography.com with State Fair in the email subject.  Your photograph can be of any quality, cell phone pictures are encouraged!  I will then post the images on my blog and we will pick a winner either randomly, or by public vote (I can’t decide which yet!) anyway:

A complimentary Session with Dawn Roberts Photography

up to 5 people included (small fee for additional family members)

up to 2 hours and 2 locations

4 x6  print of each proofed image

Online gallery for 1 week

approximate value= $500

Seriously, who wouldn’t want a FREE Session???  I might even throw in a couple of low resolution files for you to use online.  Tell your friends, tell your family, tell everyone to enter!