2023 photo contest entry form

Is it possible to capture the past and the future in a single moment? This year’s theme invites amateur photographers to honor and acknowledge where they’ve been, while also welcoming the inevitable changes to come. The Seventh Annual Photo Contest coincides with the launch of the Library’s new strategic plan, in which we build upon our strong foundation to serve the Bloomfield Township of the future.

Photo submissions can be either color or black and white; digital or print. The contest opens on January 30, 2023. To be eligible, photos must be taken by Bloomfield Township residents between April 10, 2022, and March 26, 2023. All ages may enter. Entries will be grouped into three age categories (12 and younger; 13-18; and 19 and older). The deadline to enter photos is March 26, 2023, at midnight. Winners will be announced and honored at a special reception at the Library on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Look for additional details on the Library’s website.

Before submitting your photos, please review the contest rules.

Download 2023 Contest Brochure

ENTRY FORM

1Entrant Information

2Photo Uploads

3Release Authorization

Name of person entering contest*
Library Card Number
Age*
Email Address*
Phone Number
Name of parent or guardian if entrant is under 18 years old*
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code

Entrant Release Form
Entrant First Name*
Entrant Last Name*
Is the entrant under 18?*
- Yes
- No
Parent/Guardian of Entrant First Name*
Parent/Guardian of Entrant Last Name*
Entrant Release Authorization*
- I hereby give to Bloomfield Township Public Library the right, in perpetuity, to use the photograph(s) I have submitted as the Library sees fit for promotional, informational, or news purposes in any communications format including but not limited to print, Internet, electronic, or broadcast. The Library may not use the photograph(s) for commercial purposes and may not sell or assign its rights to any other entity or person(s). Further, I warrant to the Library that I have permission to use the images of any and all people or property appearing in the photograph(s) and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Library from any claims or legal proceedings which may arise as a result of my entering the photograph(s) in this contest. It is understood that while the Library may use the photograph(s) as stated, I retain all other rights to the photograph(s).
Subject Release Form
Subject First Name
Subject Last Name
Is the subject under 18?
- Yes
- No
Parent/Guardian of Subject First Name
Parent/Guardian of Subject Last Name
Subject Release Authorization
- I hereby acknowledge that I have given permission to Bloomfield Township Public Library to use my image and likeness in the photograph(s) he/she is submitting to the Bloomfield Township Public Library Photo Contest. I understand that the photograph(s) may be edited and used as the Library sees fit for promotional, informational, or news purposes in any communications format including but not limited to print, Internet, electronic or broadcast. The Library may not use the photograph( s) for commercial purposes and may not sell or assign its rights to any other entity or person(s). Further, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Library from any legal proceedings which may arise as a result of my image being shown in the photograph(s) in this contest.

Contest Rules

The contest is open to amateur photographers only. A professional photographer is defined as an individual who earns more than 50 percent of his/her income from photographic work.
Photos may be digital or print. If print, no larger than 8” x 10”. Photos may be black & white or color.
No more than two photos per entrant.
Entrant must be a resident of Bloomfield Township and have a current Bloomfield Township Public Library card.
Photos must relate to the theme of “Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future.” Photos can be taken anywhere.
Photos must be taken between April 10, 2022, and March 26, 2023.
Photos must be original and suitable for public display as determined by the Library.
The entry form and release form(s) must be submitted for each entrant. Release forms must be signed by the entrant (or parent or guardian if entrant is a minor).
The Library’s rights regarding the photograph(s) are stated on the Entrant Release form.
All entries must be submitted by March 26, 2023.
Winners will be announced the week of April 29, 2023.
Photos may be submitted through the library’s website, dropped off at the Library via curbside service, or mailed to:

Bloomfield Township Public Library
Photo Contest
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

ENTRY FORM

Photo Submitted 1

Photo Submitted 2

Entrant Release Form

Subject Release Form

Contest Rules