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Virginia Aviation Photography Contest -- Photo of red biplaneContest Rules

2007 Virginia Aviation Photography Contest Winners

Information on the 2008 Contest will be posted soon!

Photos must involve aviation, have been taken within the Commonwealth of Virginia within the last three (3) years, and not previously published.

Photos may be submitted in the following categories:

Aircraft

Airplanes, helicopters, hot air balloons, etc.  These may be taken in-flight or on the ground.

Airports

Day-to-day operations, airport infrastructure, and special events occurring at an airport.  Photos may be taken in-flight or from the ground.  Note: because of security measures in place, it is strongly advised that you advise airport management prior to photographing secure areas on airports.

People

Individuals engaged in aviation careers (pilots, mechanics, etc.), using aircraft (general aviation pilots, businessman, agricultural applicators, medical transport, etc.), participating in aviation activities or events, skydivers, kids in aviation, aviation educators, etc.  

Miscellaneous Aviation

Photos that don’t fit into the other categories including, but not limited to, aviation museums and historical sites, off-airport aviation events or displays, etc. 

Aerials

Air to Air images including cloud formations, etc. or Air to Ground Images.

Digitally Altered Images

Photos manipulated for artistic purposes by applying digital and/or traditional special effects.

Each photographer may submit a maximum of twelve (12) photos for the contest.  Entry forms and releases must be fully completed for the photo to be considered.

All entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2007.

Awards

Winners will be featured in the DOAV Newsletter and on the Department of Aviation’s website.  First, second, and third place winners will receive a certificate of recognition and a package of Department of Aviation and Virginia is for Flying Lovers logo items.

Reproduction Rights

Photos submitted to the contest may be used by the Virginia Department of Aviation to promote aviation in Virginia.  All entries become and remain the property of the Virginia Department of Aviation and may be used without permission or credit.  CDs will not be returned.

How to Submit Entries

Only digital entries will be accepted.  Photos should be taken at the highest resolution possible (minimum 1200 x 1600 pixels).  Preferred format is .jpg or .gif.  A completed entry form and model release (if needed) should be submitted with each photo.  Forms should be mailed with a CD containing the photos to the Virginia Department of Aviation.

Send entries to:

Virginia Department of Aviation
Attn: Photo Contest
5702 Gulfstream Road
Richmond, Virginia 23250-2422

Photography Contest Application Form (.pdf)

Model Release Form (.pdf)