1. Each exhibitor will be limited to 1 entry in a class.
2. All photos should be mounted on mat board or illustration board using spray adhesive, heat seal, or other permanent mounting medium.
3. Photos may be mounted horizontally or vertically. All photos must be a minimum of 5"x7" and not larger than 11"x14". Mat size should correspond to photo size as listed below:
Photo Size/ Mat Size
5"x7"/ 8"x10"
8"x10"/ 11"x14"
11"x14" /16"x20"
Sequence/ 16"x20"
4. For classes 550 and 569, if two photos are used they should be 5"x7". If three or four photos are used, they should be 4"x6". If more photos are used, use a smaller, appropriate size to make a good exhibit.
5. No lettering permitted on front of mount or on picture. Name and address must be written on the back of the mount.
6. Classes will be judged in five age divisions: Junior 4-H, Intermediate 4-H, Senior 4-H, Open Youth and Open Adult.
7. Only 3 entries can be submitted to the State Fair from each 4-H exhibitor.

SECTION I – COLOR

Class

543 - Building
544 - Landscape
545 - Seascape
546 - Flowers or Plants
547 - People - individual
548 - People - 2 or more
549 - Animals, Birds or Insects
550 - Sequence of two or more pictures telling a story
551 - Picture Maryland, a photo that captures the spirit of the state
552 - Miscellaneous

SECTION II - BLACK & WHITE

Class

564 - Building
565 - Landscape/Seascape
566 - Flowers or Plants
567 - People - individuals or groups
568 - Animals, Birds or Insects
569 - Sequence of two or more pictures telling a story
570 – Miscellaneous

SECTION III – DIGITALLY MANIPULATED

Class

571 – Any digitally manipulated photo-altered using software must be entered under this class