Photography Contest - Results are in !  This year we are showcasing the hard work of our team photographers by sponsoring a photography contest and a public photo exhibit.   Below are the pictures that placed in the contest.  They were judged by four independent professional or semi-professional photographers.  There will be an impressive gallery exhibit featuring photos from all of our teams coming this summer.   The display will be featured at the San Marcos Community Center Hearth Gallery for all of June and July 2008. Read below the criteria and information on how these photos were judged and selected.

1st PLACE ACTION	1st  PLACE CANDID	1st PLACE MC'S CHOICE
Photographer:  Bob Peek - Lords	Photographer:  Amy Mansfield - Barons	Photographer: Amy Mansfied - Barons
2nd  PLACE ACTION	2nd  PLACE CANDID	2nd PLACE MC'S CHOICE
Photographer: Amy Mansfield - Barons	Photographer: Delaney Deutsch - Knights	Photographer: Dave Adams - Dragons
3rd  PLACE ACTION	3rd  PLACE CANDID	3rd PLACE MC'S CHOICE
Photographer: Delaney Deutsch - Knights	Photographer: Tiffini Burcin - Rooks	Photographer: Cherimarie Poulos - Lords
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San Marcos Pop Warner 2007 Season Photography Contest and Exhibit

 

Every team and cheer squad has one hard-working parent media coordinator, sometimes even a team of photographers, taking pictures not only of their child, but of all the players/cheerleaders during the season.  These hard-working volunteers work hard hunting for the best shot on the field, often spend countless hours sorting through hundreds of photos from each game, post select shots on websites for all the families to enjoy, and sometimes spend many more hours editing photos, managing websites, etc.  They always work hard to represent as many players as possible.  This year we decided to showcase the hard work of these volunteers by sponsoring a photography contest and public photo show. 

 

The results of our contest can be viewed now in a web album at  http://picasaweb.google.com/SMPWnews/SMPWPhotoContest.  Each media coordinator was asked to submit 4 photos: two action; one candid, and one of their choice.  All photos had to be of players or cheerleaders in uniform, none could be obviously posed, and two (at least one action) had to have at least 4 recognizable players in them.  Entries were judged by four independent professional and semi-professional photographers.  The judges were instructed that action shots should be dynamic and make you "feel like you're there" (think Sports Illustrated Magazine).  Candids were judged on character, either from a portrait perspective (facial expressions), or personal interactions among players/cheerleaders.  Media Coordinator's choice photos were judged for uniqueness, and/or high quality in the other two categories; bbasically on how much judges liked the shot for whatever reason.  Artistic composition/manipulation, photographic quality, and originality was considered in all shots.  Each judge rated photographs on a scale of 1-10, and places were awarded based on the average score.  Tie-breakers were based on the lowest score received.  The top three highest scoring photos were awarded places 1-3, the next three highest were awarded "Honorable Mention." 

 

These photos and more will also be displayed at the San Marcos Community Center Hearth Gallery rotating art exhibit (http://www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us/departments.asp?id=1622 ) for all of June and July this summer, so stop by and check it out!  Not all teams submitted photographs in time for the contest, however all teams will be represented with at least 4 photos in the exhibit.  Look for an announcement in the North County Times community calendar in May.