The New Westminster Public Library is about to embark on a new era. In a few short weeks, our first-ever branch will open in Queensborough. To celebrate, the library is holding a photo contest.
Titled My New West, the photo contest invites people who love the city and the library to capture what they love most in a stunning photo. The library encourages experienced and novice photographers of all ages to submit a shot of their favourite New West event, place, structure or moment - something that portrays the essence of what New West means to them.
Photos submitted to the contest will be judged by a panel comprised of New Westminster community members. There will be five main prize winners and a number of honourable mentions. The qualities the panel will look for include: photos with a clear centre of interest, a picture that is relevant to the contest theme, photos taken from a unique angle or presenting the subject from an interesting point of view, and other characteristics that might set the photo apart.
If you want pointers on composing a great shot, the library has books and DVDs to help. Try Popular Photography: The Complete Photo Manual by Miriam Leuchter or the 12-part DVD series Fundamentals of Photography by Joel Sartores. For children who wish to participate and need some guidance, there's Kids Guide to Digital Photography: Shoot, Save, Play With and Print Your Digital Photos by Jenni Bidner.
The website digitalphotography-school.com provides information for adults and children about technique and composition that will help you get your best shot.
All photos must be submitted in digital format.
Full contest details are available in a brochure at the library, at www.nwpl. ca/events_programmes/ my_new_west_photo_con test.php or by emailing [email protected].
