Mt. Magazine International Butterfly Festival
Photography Contest and Exhibit

This contest was designed to highlight and exhibit the work of amateur photographers.

• Age Categories: Youth 5-18 and Adult.
• First, second and third place will be given in each category.
• Photos are open to any location. Need not be taken in Logan County.
• Photos must have been taken by the person entering the picture.
• All Photos must be mounted on foam board. No collages.
• All Photos must be 8x10. No mats or frames.
• Photo maximum: The maximum photo's allowed is three per person.
• Photo must pertain to nature, i.e. flowers, wildlife, butterfiles, landcapes, insects, or Historical Buildings in Logan County.
• May have people, but only in secondary roles. No domesticated animals.
• Photo's must have name, address, phone number, age and location of photograph on the back of the foam board.
• Photos must be new to the contest. If the photos were entered into this contest previously, they are not eligible to be entered again.

• Accepted. Photos must be delivered or mailed the the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Office no later than Friday, June 18^th.  The Chamber of Commerce office is open between the hours of 8:30am to 5pm Monday - Friday.  Submission of the photograph must adhere to the guidelines in the document available below.
• Entrants may pick up their photos at the Community Center Saturday, June 26^th from 4 to 5 pm. or at the Chamber Office the week of June 28 - July 2 between 8:30am to 5pm. The Chamber will not mail back any photos unless accompanied with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

• Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place in each category.
• 1st Place - $50 Bedford Gift Card
• 2nd Place - $40 Bedford Digital Print Card
• 3rd Place - $25 Bedford Gift Certificate
• One Photography Best of Show determined by the judges will include all photos (adult & youth) and receive $100 cash prize.
• A People's Choice Award for Adults determined by public voting: $50
• A People's Choice Award for Youth determined by public voting: $50

• Professional Photographers are not eligible to enter the contest, but will be allowed to exhibit photographs, space permitting. Photography committee makes final exhibiting decision.
• A professional photographer is defined as anyone who has sold his or her photograph within the last 12 months.

For more information, contact the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce.