Official Contest Rules

Who May Enter

• Amateur* photographers ages 18 and over (*those who earn less than ¼ of their annual income from photography).

• Employees of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and its affiliates are not eligible.

Submissions

• Photographers may only enter images as 4x6-inch or 5x7-inch prints, either in color or black-and-white.

• IMPORTANT: On the back of each image, you must write your name, address, email and/or phone. Optional: You may also include technical information about the photograph (camera type, f-stop, speed, film type, etc.), as well as background information.

• Original images may be shot on print film, slides, or digital cameras, but all submissions must be prints as stated above (no slides or CDs accepted).

• All photographs must be previously unpublished.

• All photos must have been taken within the past three years (since August 1, 2006).

• Photos may eventually be mounted on cardboard if we choose to display them.

• If you’d like your images returned, please enclose a SASE with your submission.

• Photos that violate or infringe upon another photographer’s copyright are not eligible for entry.

• The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is not responsible for loss of or damage to any photographs submitted for the contest.

Entry Fees

• Photographers may enter 1 photo for a fee of  $15; 2 to 5 photos for a fee of $25; or 6 to 10 photos for a fee of $40. Fees are non-refundable.        
  

Important Dates

• All entries must be postmarked by September 18, 2009.

• All winners will be notified by November 15, 2009.

For more information:
For questions about the contest, please email for fastest response. You can also call 215-988-8871