Historic Vienna, Inc. is having a Photo Contest! HVI is looking for winter photographs of the Freeman Store, Little Library, Caboose, Train Depot or other Vienna-related structures or subjects. The winning photograph will become the 2010 HVI Christmas Card, sold in boxed sets exclusively at the Freeman House Store & Museum.
Photos must be received by September 15th, 2010.
Instructions & Rules
Term: Contest begins at 12 noon August 1st and ends at 4PM September 15th, 2010. All entries must be received between these times and dates to be eligible.
Who may enter: Open to all ages. If younger than 18 years of age, entrant must have permission of parent or legal guardian. Residents of Town of Vienna, Virginia and immediate surrounding localities may enter. Both amateur and professional photographers’ entries will be accepted. Officers and employees of HVI are not eligible to enter.
What to enter: Photograph of Freeman Store, Little Library or other historic Vienna sites in the winter. Photograph may be either color or black and white. Photograph must have been shot within the last three (3) years (2007 – 2010). Include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
How to enter: Please submit photographs via e-mail at fs@historicviennainc.org. Both digital and high-quality scans of non-digital photographs are accepted. Photographs saved to a CD as well as prints may also be entered. Print will be digitized if selected as winning entry.
Judging: Judging will be conducted by HVI’s Board of Directors. Judges, at their discretion, may decide not to designate a first place winner. Decisions of judges will be final. Winning photograph will be used for the 2010 HVI Christmas card boxed set. Winner may choose to have their name printed on back of the card. Cards will be sold royalty-free exclusively at the Freeman Store.
First Prize: One year membership to HVI and credit on winning card, if any.
Photo Contest FAQ’s
When will the winner be announced?
The winner will be announced on HVI’s website www.historicviennainc.org . Runner-ups will also be listed.
Will there be more than one winner?
Only one winner will be selected from entries. Judges, at their discretion, may decide not to designate a first place winner. Three (3) runners-up will also be selected and their photographs will be displayed at the Freeman Store.
How many photographs may I enter?
You may enter no more than five (5) photographs of the same subject. Total contest submissions per entrant may not exceed twenty-five (25) photographs.
How do I submit my photograph?
You may submit your photograph(s) to HVI via e-mail at fs@historicviennainc.org . High-quality scans of photographs on CD as well as prints may be mailed to Historic Vienna, Inc, 131 Church St., NE, P.O. Box 53, Vienna VA 22183. Entrants may also submit their photographs in person at the Freeman Store, 131 Church St., NE, Vienna, VA, during normal operating hours of noon to 4PM Wednesday through Sunday.
How do I learn more about the contest?
Apart from HVI’s website, you may also e-mail fs@historicviennainc.org, call (703) 938-5187, and/or pick up a copy of contest instructions and rules at the Freeman Store during normal operating hours. Any phone messages left will be returned as soon as possible.
May I submit a cropped photograph?
Yes. Photographs cannot be altered to include subjects that were not there when the photograph was shot.
Will photos be returned to me?
All photographs become property of HVI and will not be returned.
