Next Downtown Lima Shoot Night August 9th

Press Release: Downtown Lima Shoot Night Offers Inside Look at Historical Buildings

Lima, OH – As part of our Downtown Lima “More Than You Know” Photography Competition, professional
photographer Jason Bowers is leading a series of 3 free photography workshops over the summer.  Our next shoot night, on August 9th, will feature an inside look at two historical buildings in downtown Lima – The Met Block, or Metropolitan Building, as it is sometimes known, and the Ohio Theatre.  Previous shoot nights have been held in the Town Square, at Trinity United Methodist Church, and Memorial Hall.

On Tuesday, August 9th, 6 pm, attendees should meet on the sidewalk in front of Nitza’s (300 North Main Street), across the street
from the Allen County Courthouse.  Participants will then be able to take some shots inside and outside the building.  After some time there, the
group will move to the Ohio Theatre, where photos can also be taken.

The workshops are not required to participate in the competition, but they offer anyone, regardless of skill level, training in photography techniques.  To join the workshops, no registration is required.  Just bring your camera and your questions.  All workshops are free and open to the public.   Junior high age and older welcome!

Jason Bowers graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1998 with a BS in Journalism and concentration in Photojournalism. He worked as a photographer for several newspapers and transitioned into freelance work, discovering that he truly enjoyed working for himself. Jason says, “Over the years, because I’ve had opportunities to photograph so many interesting people, places, and events it’s hard for me to imagine doing anything else. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to do what I enjoy for a living.”

The first annual Downtown Lima More Than You Know Photography Competition will accept photographs from both amateurs and professionals throughout the month of August.  Photographs must be taken within downtown Lima during 2011.  On September 29^th, a reception will be held to showcase the photographs, and a $200 best in show prize will be given, as well as 9 first place awards in the categories of people, places and things.  The photographs will be on display throughout downtown Lima in October. For complete rules, visit http://www.downtownlimaohio.com

Contact Person:

Jennifer Brogee
Downtown Lima Committee Member

jennifer@kaffeescape.com
419-236-5711

 

July Photo Shoot Night Recap

The photo shoot night on July 14^th was a blast! We had a great group of 20-30 photographers and beautiful weather.

We started out at The Meeting Place on Market where we were welcomed and got our marching orders.

From there, we walked across the street to Trinity United Methodist. We spent about 15 minutes taking photos of the outside of the building. Then, Rev. Harris welcomed us personally as we explored the inside of the church. The lighting was gorgeous as the sun started to set through the stained glass windows.

After 20-30 minutes of shooting at the church, we meandered over to Memorial Hall. Civic Center employee Mike Bean opened the building up for us so we could enjoy the antique fixtures, the expansive rooms, and many photographic opportunities.

We ended the night with a closing Q&A on Memorial Hall’s steps, with professional photographer Jason Bower sharing his expertise and answering our questions.

Overall, a great night! Check out downtown Lima’s facebook site for photos from some of the participants: http://www.facebook.com/downtownlima.

We have one more photo shoot night on August 9^th. We’ll meet at 6 pm in front of Nitza’s. We have permission to explore the inside of the Met Block building, and may have another historic building to explore as well!

Photography Shoot Night Dates & Times

As part of our Downtown Lima “More Than You Know” Photography Competition, professional photographer Jason Bowers is leading a series of 3 free photography workshops over the summer.  Participants will be walking as a group through downtown Lima, taking photographs, and learning from an expert!

The workshops are not required to participate in the competition, but they offer anyone, regardless of skill level, training in photography techniques.  To join the workshops, no registration is required.  Just meet the group at the dates and times noted below:

Thursday, June 9th, 6 pm – meet at the Town Square in front of the Civic Center

Thursday, July 14th, 6 pm – meet at The Meeting Place on Market (220 West Market Street)

Tuesday, August 9th, 6 pm – meet at The Met Block (in front of Nitza’s), at 300 North Main Street

All workshops are free and open to the public.   Junior high age and older welcome!

About Jason Bowers:

“I graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1998 with a BS in Journalism and my concentration being Photojournalism. I worked as a photographer for several newspapers and transitioned into freelance work, discovering that I truly enjoyed working for myself. This education and real world experience eventually prepared me to develop my style of wedding photography in particular. In conjunction with the candid photojournalistic approach, I also try to incorporate some contemporary artistic elements as well. Over the years, because I’ve had opportunities to photograph so many interesting people, places, and events it’s hard for me to imagine doing anything else. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to do what I enjoy for a living.”

For more information about the photography competition, visit our blog.

Downtown Lima More Than You Know Photography Competition Rules

How to Enter the Competition:

1.  Select up to 5 photographs taken within downtown Lima in 2011 (see boundaries, below).

2.  Choose which categories and divisions your photographs will fall into (see categories & divisions, below).

3.  Mount the photographs on white foam core photo board (see sizing information, below).

4.  Write your name, contact information, location and date the photo was taken, and the category and division submitted to, on the back of each photograph board.

5.  Submit the photos to Downtown Lima, Inc., with your $5 submission fee, between August 1st and September 1st, 2011.

First Annual Photography Competition Official Rules

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS: Any photographer may submit up to five photographs (no more than two per category.) A statement may also be taped to the back of each work explaining why it was entered in that category to help jurors determine if it is appropriately entered. Photographs must be the work of the artist and must originate in the camera. Original photographic images, not the print, must have been taken within 2011, within the geographic area defined in this prospectus as Downtown Lima.

SIZE REQUIREMENTS: All photographs must be mounted on 8×10 white photo board. This photo board can be purchased at most art and photograph supply stores, including Mack Camera, 119 N. Elizabeth Street, in downtown Lima.

DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDRIES: For the purposes of this competition, Downtown Lima is defined as the rectangular bordered by:  Grand Avenue on the North, Calumet Avenue on the East, Kibby Street on the South and Jameson Avenue on the West.

ENTRY FEES: A non-refundable entry fee of $5 per entry allows an artist to submit up to five entries. Checks should be payable to Downtown Lima, Inc..

DATES: Entries will be received August 1st, 2011 through September 1st, 2011 at Downtown Lima, Inc., 144 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Lima, 419-229-0266. Entrants who will be away on these dates must make other arrangements with Downtown Lima, Inc.

PROCEDURE: Forms must be filled out legibly and completely. All entries must be clearly marked on the back lower left of the mounting material, with the name of the photographer, category, title, and the street address the photograph was taken at. Entries not clearly marked will be disqualified. Late or mail delivered entries will not be accepted. A digital copy of the photograph must be made available if requested.

JUDGING: This will be a juried exhibit; entry does not guarantee exhibition. Decision of the jurors is final. No accepted work may be removed prior to the closing date of October 31st. Please provide a stamped self-addressed envelope for jury results.

EXHIBITION HOURS/RECEPTION: The exhibit, at various locations in downtown Lima, will open Thursday, September 29th, 2011, and will close October 31st, 2011. A reception will be held for entrants and friends on Thursday, September 29th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Awards will be presented during the reception.

PICK-UP DATE: Entries not accepted may be picked up during normal business hours. Accepted entries are to be picked up during normal business hours between October 31st, 2011, and December 16th, 2011 at Downtown Lima, Inc., 144 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Lima, 419-229-0266/ Any entry left after December 16th, 2011 will become the property of Downtown Lima Inc.

LIABILITY: All possible care will be taken in the handling of artwork, but neither Downtown Lima, Inc nor the Downtown Lima Marketing Committee will be held responsible for loss or damage. Downtown Lima, Inc reserves the right to reproduce any photograph for purposes of publicity or documentation.

CATEGORIES (No more than two entries per category)
People- A likeness of a person or persons.
Places- A cityscape, building, icon or other view of outdoor scenery.
Things- Purposeful placement of elements in the composition by the photographer.
On The Fly (Youth & Student Division only) – cell phone photo, digital submission only

DIVISIONS
YOUTH DIVISION- (15 years and younger)
STUDENT DIVISION – (16 to 21 years)
ADULT DIVISION – (21 and older)

AWARDS
Best of Show – among all categories & division = $200, Sponsored by Lima Meaningful Development
9 First Place awards – one for each People, Places & Things category, and each division = $50/ each
Other places and prizes may also be awarded

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Premium Sponsors:

 

Best of Show Winner Sponsor:

Printing Sponsors:

Longmeier Printing & Advertising

Quik as a Wink

News Gazette Printing Co.

First Place Award Sponsors:

Allen Economic Development Group

Alter Ego Comics

The Meeting Place on Market

More sponsorships opportunities available, please contact Aubree Kaye, aubree@downtownlimaohio.com, 419-222-2686.

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT NIGHTS

For more information about our free photography shoot nights with professional photographer Jason Bowers, visit: https://downtownlima.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/photography-shoot-night-dates-times/