Photography

SECTION S 
ENTRY FEE: 50c per print
ALL entries are online COPY & PASTE this link https://showday.online/show/tanunda 
ENTRIES CLOSE: Tuesday, 10 MARCH 2026 at 6pm
EXHIBITS DUE TO THE SHOW HALL ON:  Tuesday, 10 MARCH 2026 by 6pm
COLLECTION OF ENTRIES & PRIZE MONEY: 4.30pm Show Day from the Section
Exhibitors MUST produce their copy of the Entry Confirmation Form for collection of exhibits & prizes
PRIZE MONEY:  1st: $3    2nd: $2     3rd: $1
CONVENOR: Crystal Jaeger    M: 0438 269 607
STEWARD: Ryan Jaeger

GENERAL RULES:

This section is OPEN TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS wanting to showcase their work including PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. Please ensure you are entering the correct section. For the purposes of this show a professional photographer is someone who meets any or all of the following:

Has been employed, paid or contributed as a photographer, either currently or in the past including but not limited to: media, wedding & studio photography. Actively seeks out photography work or advertises their services in exchange for payment of any kind.

Advertises or sells prints of their work in a business capacity. Anyone who has been officially recognised as an accredited photographer. Anyone who has been a holder of a media pass for any event.

  • Entries failing to arrive by 6.00 pm Tuesday 10 MARCH will not be judged.
  • All entries must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor, other than developing & printing.
  • No more than FOUR entries permitted in any class, any print previously awarded 1st Prize at Tanunda is not eligible for entry.
  • Due to photography section display space – please do not mount photos.
  • Exhibits to remain until 4:30pm Saturday, at which time entry form must be shown to collect entries and prize money.
  • All entries must be marked with Exhibitor’s name & class number. It is advisable to place an arrow pointing to the top of the print and word “top” for correct viewing position.
  • Entries to be returned by post must have postage enclosed or provide a stamped per weight self-addressed envelope.
  • Every care will be taken but no responsibility will be accepted for entries damaged or lost during exhibition or in transit.

 EXHIBITORS MUST place official Exhibitor label on photos prior to being accepted by the office staff.

OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION – QUALIFIES FOR THE 2026 CENTRAL DISTRICTS SHOWS ASSOC. AWARD. AWARDED TO THE EXHIBITOR WHO EXHIBITS IN TWO AFFILIATED SHOWS AND GAINS THE HIGHEST AGGREGATE NUMBER OF POINTS – 1ST – 5; 2ND -3; 3RD -1

 2026 FEATURE CLASS

No larger than 13x18cm (5” x 7”)     Open to ALL exhibitors

  1. Theme: Vintage

 Prize: 1st: $10;  2nd: $5;  3rd: $3  kindly donated by LIENERT VINEYARD

AMATEUR – COLOUR PRINTS / DIGITAL PRINTS

NO larger than 10cm x 15cm (4”x6”)    Open to Amateur Photographers ONLY

  1. Landscape
  2. People / Portrait
  3. Weather
  4. Sport
  5. Flower / Garden Study
  6. Waterscape
  7. Architecture
  8. Sunrise or Sunset
  9. Living Creature
  10. Insect Study
  11. Child Study
  12. Barossa Theme
  13. Macro
  14. Farm Scene
  15. Bridal / Wedding or Celebration
  16. Open

$20 PRIZE for MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR kindly donated by RIESLING FREAK

AMATEUR – COLOUR PRINTS / DIGITAL PRINTS ENLARGEMENTS

NO larger than 13cm x 18cm (5”x7”)     Open to Amateur Photographers ONLY

  1. Landscape
  2. Waterscape
  3. People / Portrait
  4. Weather
  5. Flower Study
  6. Architecture
  7. Living Creature
  8. Sport or News
  9. Celebrations
  10. Barossa Theme
  11. Open

$20 PRIZE for MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR kindly donated by VINE INN BAROSSA

AMATEUR – BLACK & WHITE PRINTS / DIGITAL PRINTS

NO larger than 13cm x 18cm (5”x7”)     Open to Amateur Photographers ONLY

  1. Landscape
  2. Waterscape
  3. People / Portrait
  4. Celebrations
  5. Living Creature
  6. Open

$20 PRIZE for MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR kindly donated by TOMFOOLERY WINES 

MOST OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT – Amateur Section – Prize kindly donated by SUPER SNAPS, Nuriootpa 

CHILDREN’S SECTION

JUNIOR 1 – COLOUR PRINTS / DIGITAL PRINTS No larger than 15cm x 10cm (6”x4”)

(Age – Year 7 to Year 12)

  1. Landscape
  2. Waterscape
  3. Living Creature / My Pet
  4. On Holidays
  5. Selfie
  6. Celebration
  7. Funny Photo
  8. People / Portrait of Person
  9. Flower Study
  10. Close up within 1 metre
  11. Weather
  12. Sunset / Sunrise
  13. Open

$20 PRIZE & ROSETTE for MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR kindly donated by MEL SIRI, Leader Newspaper

 JUNIOR 2 – COLOUR PRINTS / DIGITAL PRINTS –  No larger than 15cm x 10cm (6”x4”)     (Age – Year 6 and under)

  1. Landscape
  2. Waterscape
  3. Living Creature / My Pet
  4. On Holidays
  5. Selfie
  6. Celebration
  7. Funny Photo
  8. People / Portrait of Person
  9. Flower Study
  1. Close up within 1 metre
  2. Weather
  3. Sunset / Sunrise
  4. Open

$20 PRIZE & ROSETTE for MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR kindly donated by MEL SIRI, Leader Newspaper 

MOST OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT – Junior Section – $30 PRIZE & ROSETTE kindly donated by MEL SIRI, Leader Newspaper

OPEN – COLOUR OR BLACK & WHITE PRINTS / DIGITAL PRINTS

NO larger than 13cm x 18cm (5”x7”)     Open to ALL exhibitors INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS

  1. Landscape
  2. Waterscape
  3. People / Portrait
  4. Celebrations / Events
  5. Wedding
  6. Living Creature
  7. Barossa Theme
  8. Open

$20 PRIZE for MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR kindly donated by AHRENS GROUP

MOST OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT – Open Section – $30 PRIZE & ROSETTE kindly donated by HOMBURG REAL ESTATE