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Photography

A big shout out to the folks at Thompson Rivers University for inspiring this event!

CREATE will have a student photography exhibit that will encourage students to show off their curious and creative sides. In particular, we are are looking for a shot of your VIU experience in 2023-24 – this could be school or extra-curricular based. 

"One advantage of photography is that it's visual and can transcend language."

- Lisa Kristine

If you have a phone, you have a camera (most likely)!

First, fill out a CREATE registration form. There is a specific event labelled 'Photography'. 

Second, take some pics! Or look through the ones you already have. Follow the instructions below:

  • Only one entry per student 
  • Only photos taken within the previous 12 months are eligible
  • You must have taken the photo and have permission to submit the photo 
  • Images must be photo quality (3000 x 2400 pixels or larger) and in JPEG format. Files should be a maximum of 8 MB. Images not meeting these specifications will not be accepted.
  • Photos can be black & white or colour.
  • Pictures may be worth 1000 words, but we still want a few. A brief (50 word max) caption is part of the entry. 
  • If there are individuals clearly visible in the photo, the photographer must receive written consent prior to entering and include this as part of the entry
    • Example consent: I [name of person in picture] give [your name] permission to submit a picture that includes an identifiable image of me to the CREATE 2024 photography event. I am aware this picture may be published in print (brochures, advertisements) or electronic mediums (web/social media) to promote and/or highlight research, university activities, and to promote subsequent photograph contests. I will not receive monetary compensation.  [Signed by the person in photo] 
  • By entering the contest, the photographer grants the right to VIU to publish the photograph in print (brochures, advertisements) or electronic mediums (web/social media) to promote and/or highlight research, university activities, and to promote subsequent photograph contests. The photographer will not receive monetary compensation; however, photo credit will be given where possible.

When everything looks good, send the image and your caption to create@viu.ca - entry must be received by March 25. We will (1) post them to the photo exhibit webpage and (2) print them and hang them at a dedicated space on the Nanaimo campus. Photos will either be printed as 12" X 12" for square photos or 12" X 18" for rectangular photos

Awards

All photos will be considered by the public and will have an online public voting platform which will determine the People's Choice Award ($50). The printed images will be considered by a panel of judges to determine the Best Overall ($250 if more than 10 entries; $100 if less than 10 entries)

Contact

If you have any questions please email create@viu.ca.