The Bridgewater Photo Club holds a series of competitions through the season, in a variety of photographic categories or genres, and with two types of entry: digital image file and printed image. We also hold two essay competitions (multiple images in an automated “slide show”).
The purpose of these competitions is to give members an opportunity to
- Share images that they have taken
- Challenge themselves to take new images, perhaps in genres that they have not tried before
- Receive constructive feedback in the form of marks and comments from judges
- Receive recognition when they have produced excellent images (individual image honour awards, top scorers in various categories, and “Photographer of the Year”)
For those who compete, the most common motivation cited is “the learning experience”, although recognition is always welcome. Please note that competitions are not a compulsory club activity. Non-competitive, themed “photo-shares” are also part of the program for those who wish to participate.
2022-2023 Competition Schedule
For important information including requirements for Photographer of the Year, other category definitions, and details about scoring, refer to the BPS Regulations. Questions should be directed to BPS Executive
| Competition Category | # of Images* | Submission Deadline | Judging Deadline | Presentation Date |
| Environmental Portraits | 2D | Oct. 22, 2022 | Oct. 29, 2022 | Nov. 8, 2022 |
| Tranquility in Nature | 2D, 1P | Nov. 19, 2022 | Dec. 3, 2022 | Jan. 10, 2023 |
| Silent Essay | 1E | Jan. 21, 2023 | Feb. 4, 2023 | Feb. 14, 2023 |
| Creative | 2D | Feb. 18, 2023 | Mar. 4, 2023 | Mar. 14, 2023 |
| Floral | 2D, 1P | Mar. 4, 2023 | Mar. 18, 2023 | Mar. 28, 2023 |
| Sight & Sound Essay | 1E | Mar. 25, 2023 | Apr. 1, 2023 | Apr. 11, 2023 |
| New Members | 6D | Apr. 8, 2023 | Apr. 15, 2023 | Apr. 25, 2023 |
* Note: D=Digital, P=Print, E=Essay
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