CAPA Digital Portrait Competition  

Definition:

For the purposes of this competition, a portrait will primarily contain the likeness of a person (s) in whom the facial expression is predominant but may be extended to include the whole body and a background. The object of the portrait is to capture the personality and mood of the person as a focal point or element of a moment in time. The image can be posed, candid or environmental. Street photography is considered environmental.

As a rule, photographs taken in a public place do not require an authorization of the model. However, you may want to consider using a model release authorization to establish a clear expectation of how the photograph will be used and provide proof that the publication requirements have been accepted by both parties. An authorization should be considered when photographing a person under the age of 19 where the parent or guardian signs the authorization. 

View examples of winning CAPA portrait images. 

All in-camera, on-camera and post-processing techniques can be used. This includes combining multiple images and elements in a final image. However, all components of the final image must have been taken by the Entrant.

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Specifications

1. Images should be in JPEG format, maximum 1400 pixels on the horizontal x 1050 on the vertical in size,
2. Note: One of the dimensions must be exactly the maximum allowed size (either 1400 or 1050 pixels).
3. sRGB colour space and have a maximum file size of 1.8 MB
4. Maximum number of submissions per VCC member is two

VCC Results

• 2018/19:
  In 2019, the VCC place 20th out of 32 clubs (see gallery at right).

• 2017/18:
  In 2018, the CAPA Portrait Competition was not held.

• 2016/17:
  In 2017 the VCC came in tenth place (see gallery)

• 2015/16: 
  see the gallery

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