Photographic Technology
Description
Participants demonstrate understanding of and expertise in using photographic and imaging technology processes to convey a message based on an annual theme. Semifinalists capture and edit photographs, and then present them to the judges onsite.
2024-25 Theme
Using five photographs, tell a story about your journey in TSA. The type of photo (color, black and white, macro, still life, and student choice) should add to the impact of the story you are sharing.
Yeva Gomilko, Shorewood HS, 2024 1st Place
Event Deadlines
January 23, 2025
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor.
Students submit documentation portfolio for 2 of the required 5 photos (meaning the portfolio includes 2 photos, and the statements (D.iii.1-7) for those 2 photos)
March 2025
This is an early entry event!
Entries are due by 5:00 pm, March 14
Upload pdf file
Students submit final portfolio as a pdf file
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password.
Semifinalists will be announced during the Opening Session. Semifinalist challenge will be available after the session. Semifinalists will sign up for a presentation time slot at that time. Semifinalists will have 24 hours to work on the challenge, and upload their entry. Judges will judge each entry without students in the room, and then each student will present their entry to the judges and answer questions.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 20, 2024 ($30)
Compete in the January 23, 2025 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)
Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State
Number of competitors is dependent on specific event
Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 10, 2025
State Conference registration week February 24-28, 2025 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 individuals per chapter may compete.
Additional Information
Event Coordinator:
Event Manager: Kari Potter, kpotter@washingtontsa.org
Paid photo editing software: Photoshop (adobe.com). Educational discounts available
Free photo editing software: GIMP (gimp.org), Canva (canva.com)
