Who can enter?
The photo contest is strictly for amateur photographers who do not make more than 5% of their income from photography. Any resident of Wisconsin or upper Michigan is eligible, except employees of Journal Communications, their subsidiaries, Mike Crivello’s, members of their immediate households and anyone engaged in the manufacture, sales, commercial finishing or commercial use of photographic goods.

What photos and videos are eligible?
Black-and-White and color pictures as well as video taken after January 1, 2007 but before January 1, 2008, are eligible. Up to two photos and two videos per person may be entered.

What are the technical requirements?
Snapshots may be taken with any make of camera. Photographs must be entered as digital files. Digital files must be JPEG format at 200 DPI and a minimum file size of 2 megabytes and a maximum file size of 5 megabytes. Because the contest is all digital, prints will not be accepted. No composites or digitally altered photos. Videos are limited to 30 megabytes in size and 5 minutes in length. Contestants may submit up to two videos. Videos may be uploaded asWindows Media, MPEG, Quicktime, Flash or AVI files. We cannot accept videos that are sent via the mail.

How should entries be labeled?
Online entries must include name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number and title of photo. No entries will be accepted without this information. Submitting an entry online signifies that you have read and agree to all terms of the contest. CD & DVD entries must include the registration form. No entries will be accepted without a registration form. CDs & DVDs will not be returned. Drop your CD and DVD entries off at your nearest Mike Crivello's Camera Center locations.

What about getting consent?
Be sure you know the names and addresses of any recognizable people in your photo. Photos may be disqualified from theMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Snapshot Contest if the consent of recognizable people cannot be obtained.

Are there certain agreements?
By entering, you, as a contestant, agree that theMilwaukee Journal Sentinel may publish your photo(s) for local promotion of the contest.

How is judging done?
A panel of three judges will select winners in theMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Snapshot Contest. All entries will be judged on general interest and appeal. Photographic quality, while important, will not be the deciding factor.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will be responsible for final determination of winning photos and videos.

Will winners be announced?
Winners will be announced in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in late July. There will be an awards ceremony for all of the winners and winning photos and videos will be on display at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Is there an entry fee?
No.

What is the deadline for entering?
All entries must be received atMilwaukee Journal Sentinel by Friday, June 27, 2008. Submitting an entry online or email signifies that you have read and agree to all terms of the contest. For more information, call Kelli at (414) 224-2101. All online and CD/DVD entries will be posted online weekly as they are received

Enter online or at your nearest Mike Crivellos Camera Center Locations

• 18110 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield; 262-782-4303
• 529 E. Silver Spring, Whitefish Bay; 414-962-7080