1st Place, Sports Action Photo
2024-25, Division 1, Yearbook Visual
By Fiona Crawford
The Salinian
Saline HS
Y-16. Sports Action Photo
A photo that captures a peak moment of action in a sports competition (or practice), typically on the field of play. For example, this might include a photo of a volleyball player on the court preparing to return the ball. Entries in this category should not be portraits. You must include the caption, or the entry will be disqualified. Photos should not be cut-outs/cobbed. Photos will be judged on the quality of the photo as printed and how it was used in the publication. Submit a PDF or image file of the page on which the photo was published, showing how the photo was displayed with story and caption. (Recommended: You may also submit the photo as a JPG.) Photos may NOT be submitted for more than one photo category. If there are multiple photos on the page, clearly indicate in the Additional Information field on the entry form which photo you wish judged.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Photo has strong storytelling content
- Photo has been effectively cropped to emphasize center of interest and enhance content
- Photo is technically strong
- in focus
- proper contrast
- not too grainy or muddy
- Photographer paid attention to rules of composition
- Attracts, holds reader’s attention
- Avoids distracting back/foreground
- Candid, rather than posed photo
- Captures a moment showing action during competition or practice