Challenges June 2009-2010
Beyond the Wedding Challenges for June 2009-2010!!!
These are all of the challenges for the next year! Any image submitted to win a challenge must be submitted at the month of the challenge (for example, you would submit the June 2009 challenge photograph in June 2009).
Specifications:
- A photograph submitted for any challenge must have been taken within the last year from the date of submission
- The photograph can be any size, but, we recommend having a photograph printed at 8″x12″ or smaller.
- Please refrain from putting any identification on the front of the image – this will help keep voting unbiased.
- If you win, you are responsible for contacting beyond the wedding (contact@beyondthewedding.com) or getting in touch with your local leader to ensure we get the jpeg of the winning photograph at 750 pixels wide @ 72 dpi/ppi with your studio information. If you send us the email, just have the subject line read ‘Challenge Winner’ and include your studio information as well as the attached jpeg (watermarks or identification are acceptable on the jpegs – the image will appear in the front slideshow of beyondthewedding.com & the monthly winner blog post). Note – we do check with the local leaders to find out the monthly winners from the local meetings.
June 2009
Theme Challenge: Joy
Abstract Challenge: Backlit
Specific Challenge: Get a photograph during the bride & groom’s first dance with someone significant in the background without posing
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 4.0 aperture at a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second
July 2009
Theme Challenge: Friendship
Abstract Challenge: Around the Center
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph of an individual unaware of the camera during a posed shot
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 1/10th of a second shutter speed during the reception
August 2009
Theme Challenge: Devotion
Abstract Challenge: In the Corner
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph of the groom and his best man during the reception without posing
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 1.6 aperture with an ISO of 200 during the reception
September 2009
Theme Challenge: Love
Abstract Challenge: Something vibrant yet subtle
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph with the bride and her father together at the reception and the mother of the bride in the background without posing
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 1/8000th of a second shutter speed during the ceremony
October 2009
Theme Challenge: Frustration
Abstract Challenge: Small and significant (please refrain from ring shots)
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph of a unique detail of the day
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at f/16 with an ISO of 100 during the reception
November 2009
Theme Challenge: Anticipation
Abstract Challenge: The Setting
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph with the bouquet and rings present
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 100 ISO & at 1/10th of a second during the getting ready portion of the day
December 2009
Theme Challenge: Acceptance
Abstract Challenge: Atmosphere
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph with a Christmas or Hanukkah decoration in the background
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 3.5 aperture with an ISO of 200 during the ceremony
January 2010
Theme Challenge: Surprise
Abstract Challenge: Underneath
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph that has both ’something old and something new’ present
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 1.8 aperture while using one off-camera flash
February 2010
Theme Challenge: Awe
Abstract Challenge: Above
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph with the bride and groom in the photograph but completely unaware of the camera
Technical Challenge: Capture an image with three light sources in the photograph
March 2010
Theme Challenge: Passion
Abstract Challenge: Reflection
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph with the best man in focus and the maid of honor out of focus in the background
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at f/9.0 during the reception only using a single on-camera flash
April 2010
Theme Challenge: Relief
Abstract Challenge: Lines and Angles
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph from a low angle of the first dance
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at ISO 100 with three off-camera flashes firing
May 2010
Theme Challenge: Happiness
Abstract Challenge: Soft
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph from above the entire scene – at least 8 ft. in the air (if not considerably higher)
Technical Challenge: Capture an image at 1.4 aperture at the minimum focal distance from the subject
June 2010
Theme Challenge: Ferocity
Abstract Challenge: Unique
Specific Challenge: Capture a photograph using composition to accent the bride and groom during their first dance
Technical Challenge: Capture an image outside during the wedding day at 2.8 aperture while utilizing off-camera flash, having the background 2 full stops underexposed while the subjects are properly exposed.
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