COMPETITION RULES & GUIDELINES
North Bethesda Camera Club holds nine monthly competitions for electronic images and prints. Entries must be taken with a camera on film or by digital capture.
Requirements and Policy
Before submitting, be sure to read and understand the latest Competition Rules, Submission Guidelines, and Electronic Image Archive Policy documents below. For answers, first check the Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ). Please direct further comments and questions to the Competition Coordinator for the month or the Competition Chair.
The complete rules for all print and electronic image
competitions are revised periodically and are included here.
Retention and use of images submitted to the electronic image competition are included in this policy document.
How to submit images for competition, including file and format requirements, are included in these guidelines.
James Corbett created a video on how to create a Lightroom Classic export preset to help members ensure their images meet competition submission guidelines. The video is available here.
2024–2025 Competition Coordinators
September 3rd Robert Mazziotta
October 8th Robert Mazziotta
October 15th Robert Mazziotta
November 5th Robert Barkin
December 3rd Debby Berlyne
January 7th Debby Berlyne
January 14th Debby Berlyne
February 4th Robert Barkin
March 4th Debby Berlyne
March 11th Debby Berlyne
April 8th Robert Mazziotta
May 6th Robert Mazziotta
May 13th Robert Mazziotta
If you need to contact a Coordinator:
Robert Barkin See Member’s Directory
Debby Berlyne See Member’s Directory
Bob Mazziotta rfmazz@hotmail.com
Judy Switt, chair judy_switt@yahoo.com
The expanded definition of "Nature" as it applies to basic competition assignments is provided here.
Alan Sislen's article provides a thought provoking discussion of issues concerning photographing other people's art. Please consult our Competition Rules concerning submission of photographs of other people's art in NBCC competitions.