The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. Photography provides opportunities for career exploration and exploring 4-H.
There are many ways to get involved with the photography project. Many clubs have active photography projects. Contests include, but are 
not limited to:
District 4-H Photography Contest
In the District 4-H Photography Contest, members may submit one entry per division/class for a total of 4 entries per person. Divisions/Classes include: People, Animals-Wildlife, Animals-Domestic, Marine/Aquatic, Elements of Design. These entries are submitted completely digitally. Enter on 4-H Connect by April 1, 2012. The actual photos are submitted via Shutterfly. Entries are $5 per photo. Visit the District 9 4-H Photography Website for more details.
State 4-H Photography Contest
The State Photography Contest rules and guidelines are now available at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/library/files/projects_photography_guidelines.pdf. This contest is for 4-H members ages 14 and older as of August 31st. Categories include Animals-Domestic, Animals-Wildlife, Catch-All, Details and Macro, Digital Darkroom, Dominant Color, Elements of Design, Food, Marine/Aquatic, Nature & Landscape, Night Photography, People, Plant/Flora, Storyboard and Theme. This year’s theme is Trains. A county may only have 1 entry per class, so there may be a judging process before the photo entries can advance to state. If you would like to submit a photo for the state contest, you should first submit it to the Montgomery County 4-H Office by emailing it to April at amfagan @ag.tamu.edu by no later than Tuesday, March 20th.
2012 Categories:
People, Animals – Wildlife, Animals – Domestic, Marine/Aquatic, Elements of Design, Nature & Landscape, Plant/Flora, Details & Macro, Digital Darkroom, Theme (Clover), Night Photography, Food, Dominant Color and Catch All.
Montgomery County Fair Photography Contest
Individuals may enter two photographs per division, with a separate entry card, fee per entry.
Divisions:
- I. Go Texan
- II. Pets-Animals
- III. Landscape
- IV. People
- V. Architectural
- VI. Vacation
- VII. Miscellaneous
Fair entries are turned in to your club manager at your January club meeting or special scheduled club meeting.
Visit the Montgomery County Fair website for rules on the Montgomery County Fair Photography Contest.
Statewide Photography Workshop
Hosted by Bell County 4-H, June 21-22, 2012
With this two day workshop, youth can learn new and basic photography techniques, then have a field trip to the antique tractor fairgrounds to take pictures of tractors, old buildings, people in costume and horses. The cost for the workshop is $20 for youth and adults, which covers lunch on the first day, snacks, an information packet and a take home project. Door prizes will be awarded, including a digital camera! The registration deadline is June 4th.
Visit http://agrilife.org/bell4h/projects/photographyproject/statewide-4-h-photography-workshop/
