Stay Tuned- Normangee Junior Livestock Show Contest
Leon County 4-H Photography Rules 2024-2025
Check Out the Leon County 4-H Photography Project Information Video- https://youtu.be/OLiEt0aOpEs
- Handout of Information Video can be found here: 4-H Photography Project Ppt
4-H Photography Workshops & Field Trips!!!!
We typically host a photography workshop in the spring and a couple others throughout the year! They will be added as they are planned!
Waiver- MUST Fill Out for EACH Participant at the Workshop on 2/17/25 at: Rockn Rowdy Ranch Waiver for Photography Workshop
Leon County 4-H Photography Project Leader: Mrs. Kim Hamilton (Centerville 4-H)
Leon County 4-H Photography Contest!
Photography Google Doc Submission Instructions
Opportunities: Photography (18 Categories)
Leon County 4-H Photography Rules 2024-2025
Photos, Entry Form, & Money DUE: March 17, 2025 by Midnight
- Photos Due (ONLINE): March 17, 2025 Photos DUE Online!
- Entry Form (Mail, Online, or Drop Off)
- Entry Fee: $10/4-H Member
4-H Photography Awards Program: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Leon County 4-H Spring Contests & Talent Show
- (Photography awards will be given out at this time!)
Photography Google Doc Submission Instructions
How to Video on Uploading Photos to Google!
18 Photography Categories: Animals Domestic, Animals Wildlife, Catch All, Details & Macr0, Dominant Color, Elements of Design, Enhanced, Food, Landscape & Nature, Leading Line, Long Exposure, Motion/Action, People, Plant/Flora, Reflections, Shadow/Silhouette, Transportation, Theme “Patriotism”
Photography Results:
4-H Photography Judges are NEEDED- Email Mrs. Cassie if you would be willing to volunteer!
High School Students are welcome to judge Clover Kid & Junior Photos too!
Online Google Score Sheets (Click Here)
Leon Co. 4-H Photography Score Sheet- PDF
Leon Co. 4-H Photography Score Sheet- PDF FILLABLE Version
Leon County Youth Livestock Show & Normangee Junior Livestock Show Photography Contests:
Other Photography Opportunities:
Texas 4-H Amateur Photography Contest (Open to Youth & Adults) DUE February 28th
- The Texas 4-H Photography Ambassadors are hosting an Amateur Photography Contest Fundraiser for the International 4-H Photography Trip.
- This contest is open to everyone (both 4-H AND non-4-H) with two age divisions: Youth (high school and under – no minimum age required) and Adult (anyone no longer in high school).
- There are 4 classes:
- Animals (wild or domestic)
- People (groups or single, any age)
- Nature & Landscape (includes plants)
- Catch-All
- Timeframe: The contest is open Feb 1-28. Judging will follow with results by the end of March at the latest. The applicants will first click on the link: https://tinyurl.com/tx4hphoto25 and pay for the amount of photos they want to enter. Then, they will click on the information link that will guide them in how to create a submittable account and upload the photos. There is NO LIMIT to the number of entries submitted in each class. Prizes: $200 First place (EACH class in EACH age division), $100 Second place, $50 Third place, Rosette for Best of Show in each age division.
Texas Outdoor Wildlife Association Photography Contest Rules & Submission Form (CLICK HERE)
Jewett Fall Frolic Photography Contest & $250 High School Member Scholarship!
Camera time! In the 4-H photography project you will learn to use cameras, lighting, and other photography equipment to get great shots. You’ll learn to review and evaluate photos for quality and appearance. You will learn about techniques in editing and developing photographs for display, competition, or personal enjoyment.
You can attend state-wide photography workshops throughout the year. Workshops may cover topics such as photography careers or features hands on photography practice while taking photos of animals and horsemanship activities.
You’ll learn how to:
- take photos using a tripod
- utilize different lighting
- take photos of people, locations, and animals
- use shutter speeds
- tell a story with your photos
Leon County Holiday Fair
Open to any Leon County/Tri-County Area YOUTH (Do NOT have to be a member of 4-H to compete!)
Leon County July 4th Home & Garden Fair
Texas 4-H Photography Resources and Information!
- Texas 4-H Photography Contest Rules- photography_state_contest_2025
- Texas 4-H Photography Judging Contest Rules- photography_judging_2025
- Texas 4-H Natural Resources Photography Contest Rules (Due December)- photography_nr_state_contest_2025
- Photography Videos: (videos are at the bottom of the page): https://extension.umn.edu/projects-and-more/4-h-photography-project these videos break down the parts of taking a good, quality picture. They are done by students and are pretty informative.
- Photography Lesson Plans: https://4h.tennessee.edu/Pages/projects/photo.aspx put together by Tennessee. Handy information to have to add to this project
- Texas 4-H Photography Explore Guide: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Explore_Photography.pdf breaks down the parts of this project into 6 weeks’ worth of lessons.
