Submissions Sought for Chapin Photography Contest

Submitted by the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center is calling area photographers to submit their favorite pictures of people, places and events in Chapin for its first ever What I Love About Chapin! Amateur Photography Contest.

“We enjoy a variety of beautiful locations in our community, from quaint Beaufort Street to beautiful farm vistas and of course, fabulous Lake Murray,” explained Chamber Executive Director Karen Owens. “For a small town we have a lot of activity, between our award-winning schools, bustling recreational opportunities through Crooked Creek Park and the more serene offerings at Dreher Island State Park. I am excited to see what subjects people submit and look forward to sharing those photos in a 2014 calendar that we will make available to area residents and visitors.”

 According to Owens, there are three award categories:

1st place: $100 and photo featured on the cover of 2014 Chapin Calendar and post card series.
2nd Place: $50 as well as inclusion in Calendar and post card series.
3rd Place: $35 as well as inclusion in Calendar and post card series.

The Chamber plans to use the 12 best photos for a 2014 Calendar and a series of post cards to promote the Town of Chapin as well as to benefit the historic Chaffin-Eleazer House building fund. Businesses interested in serving as a sponsor for the calendar should contact Owens for more information.

Entries will be judged by a panel of professional and amateur photographers, and the winners will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala on November 8, 2013. All photos should be original, with no digital editing allowed. The Chamber is seeking amateur submissions only and asks that participants submit an 8 x 10” photo, in color or black and white, along with an entry and release form. There is a $5 entry fee for each submission.  Entry forms and contest rules are available at the Chamber and on its website – chapinchamber.com.

The deadline for entries is Friday, October 18. Entries may be dropped by or mailed to the Chamber, located at 302 Columbia Avenue in Chapin. The Chamber’s hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 803-345-1100.