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The Photography Project can be completed through individual study or in a group setting. Many 4-H members add
photography as a second project by taking pictures of their 4-H work and the activities of their club. Others
concentrate on learning to photograph nature, portraits or events. There are many opportunities to display photographs and
to enter into contests.
Many 4-H events such as the District Food Show, District Fashion Show and District Roundup (Public
Speaking) have photography contests associated with them. Notices on these contests can be obtained
from Club Managers or in the 4-H newsletter. The Bexar County 4-H Photography Contest is one that
takes place in the spring. Our contest qualifies the winners of each category to have their photographs
entered in the State 4-H Photography Contest. We simplify the state entry rules for the county level
and do not require you to mount or enlarge your photographs to enter. After the contest is over, the winners are asked to enlarge and mount
their photographs according to state guidelines. State guidelines can be downloaded here. Contest categories (all three age categories
compete together) are: