The City of Louisville is pleased to announce the Life in Louisville Photography Contest 2024.
Donor Name: City of Louisville
State: Colorado
City: Louisville
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 01/10/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Local photographers are invited to submit photos that capture “Life in Louisville” over the past year. All submitted photos need to have been taken between January 1 – December 31, 2024.
Criteria
- Photographs entered in the “Life in Louisville'” competition may appear in the City of Louisville publications displayed in various places such as print, TV, the internet, and/or in the City facilities, and may be given to outside organizations for publication (“After-Competition Uses”). The City will request, but cannot guarantee, photo credit for any image used.
- The Photographer will provide the City with copies of the original digital files for use in the competition and any After-Competition Uses. Any image from the Photographs may be cropped or otherwise manipulated within the discretion of the City to fit within the dimensions of any intended use or to serve other aesthetic or practical purposes.
- The City agrees to either include Photographer’s name in all Competition and After-Competition Uses that feature Photographer’s Photograph whenever commercially feasible, as determined by the City, or have the Photographer’s information readily available and associated with any After-Competition Uses in order that such can be immediately provided upon any inquiry.
- The Photographer grants the City permission to publish their name with the Photographs.
- The Photographer will retain ownership and copyright of submitted Photographs; however, the Photographer hereby grants to the City a royalty-free, perpetual license to use the Photographs for any lawful purpose, including without limitation commercial uses and the right to sublicense use of the Photographs. The Louisville Historical Museum may select entries from submitted photos to add to the Museum collection.
- All Photographs are sent at the Photographer’s risk. The City shall have no liability for any loss of or damage to any Photographs entered into the competition or for any loss or damage resulting therefrom.
- Photographer agrees that the right to participate in the Competition, together with the publicity and recognition obtained from use of the Photograph, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein, constitutes full and fair compensation and consideration for use of the Photographs and specifically disclaims any right to any other compensation or consideration.
Judging Criteria
- How well does the photo capture the essence of “Life in Louisville” in the past year?
- Consider photographing different perspectives, seasons, and areas around town. Think about your favorite parts of the city, whether it’s beloved Louisville icons or overlooked areas that make life here unique.
- Artistic quality and originality of subject matter:
- Consider photographing different perspectives, seasons, and areas around town. Think about your favorite parts of the city, whether it’s beloved Louisville icons or overlooked areas that make life here unique.
- Awards will be given in several categories. Please indicate each photo’s category when submitting the photos. Photo categories are:
- Old Town and Historic Louisville
- Nature and Landscapes
- Sunrises and Sunsets
- Community Events and People
- Student (under age 18)
- Photographers may submit up to 5 photos, selecting one category for each photo.
For more information, visit City of Louisville.
