1st Place, Sports Feature Photo
2024-25, Division 3, Yearbook Visual
By Natalie Garwood
Warrior
Utica HS
Y-17. Sports Feature Photo
A sports-related photo separate from the game action that captures the drama and emotion characteristic of the competition. Photos from outside the field of play that feature competition participants (players, coaches, officials, etc.) as well as non-action player reaction shots from the field of play may be submitted in this category. Photos of the crowd that do not predominantly feature athletes should be submitted in School Spirit Photo. 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 interaction or emotion of athletic participants (players, coaches, officials, etc.)