Photo Contest Registration
We are pleased to announce the return of the WDA Photo Contest at the 2019 International WDA Conference. Proceeds will benefit the WDA Student Activities Committee and the UC Davis Student Chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association/Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Club. Photo contest registration is being coordinated through the UCD Chapter.
When registering for the conference on Ex Ordo, you will have the opportunity to sign up for the photo contest and pay the small charge in addition to your registration fees. Pre-registration will make sure that we have enough display space for everyone’s photo entries. Entry fees can also be collected onsite at the conference, but will be slightly higher, so we encourage you to pre-register!
Photo Contest FAQs
General Questions
Who can participate in the photo contest?
A. Anyone registering for the 2019 WDA conference can participate (WDA members and non-member conference attendees).
How many photos can I submit?
A. A maximum of 3 photos can be submitted. Photos can be submitted to a single category or to more than one category.
How do I register for the photo contest?
A. We would appreciate it if conference attendees who plan to enter the photo contest pre-register via Ex Ordo when registering for the conference. Although onsite registration will be available at the conference, your pre-registration will allow us to determine how much display space is needed.
How much is the entry fee?
A. The table below lists the entry fees:
Prices for Student Attendees |
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| STUDENTS | Pre-registration | On-site registration |
| 1 photo | $4 | $5 |
| 2 photos | $6 ($3 each) | $8 ($4 each) |
| 3 photos | $9 ($3 each) | $12 ($4 each) |
Prices for Regular Attendees |
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| REGULAR | Pre-registration | On-site registration |
| 1 photo | $5 | $6 |
| 2 photos | $8 ($4 each) | $10 ($5 each) |
| 3 photos | $12 ($4 each) |
$15 ($5 each) |
When and where will the photos be displayed?
A. The photos will be showcased at the 2019 WDA conference. A photo display area will be set up on Sunday evening, and all photos must be registered and displayed by Monday at lunch hour to allow the judges sufficient time to review and score the photos. Photos will remain on display until Tuesday afternoon. Photos to be included in Tuesday’s silent auction will be transferred to the auction location; those not going to the silent auction will need to be collected by their owners.
How will the contest be judged?
A. A small group of selected conference attendees will judge the photos. There will also be a “popular vote” by all conference attendees. Judges will base their decisions on image clarity, color, lighting, contrast, and “wow factor.” There will be a winner and runner up for each category and a winner and runner up for the popular vote.
How will the winners be notified?
A. Winners will be announced during the Conference Banquet. If a winner cannot be contacted at the conference, he or she will be contacted via email (or phone) after the conference.
What are the prizes?
A. A range of prizes will be offered, including (but not limited to) field gear, books, and WDA conference gear.
What happens to the photo after the contest?
A. You can pick up your photos after the judging or offer to include your photos in the silent auction. Proceeds from photos auctioned off will benefit the participating Student Chapter and the WDA Student Activities Committee.
Logistics and Formatting
What are the photo categories?
A. There are three categories, which submitters will indicate when dropping off the photo(s) during registation:
- Wildlife
- Landscapes
- People in Nature
What size should the photos be?
A. All photos should be 8” x 10” in size (approximately 20 cm x 25cm).
How should the photos be framed?
A. Entries should be submitted on a stiff 11” x 14” backing (approximately 28cm x 35.5cm) such as pre-cut mat board available at most craft stores (e.g. http://www.michaels.com/easels%2C-mats-and-hardware/pre-cut-mats/809188436). No framed prints will be accepted.
What information needs to be included with the photo?
A. The following information should be written on a card affixed to the back of your photo:
- Your full name and contact information (address, email and phone number)
- The category in which your photo is to be judged
- A concise description of the photo (where the image was taken, etc.)
- Whether you are willing to have the photo included in the silent auction