Formats and sizes of photo submissions, and naming conventions
Images need to be submitted in accordance with the rules of PSSA. The list of categories, and other very useful information, an be found here CLICK HERE FOR PSSA CATEGORY DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Image attachments
Please attach your images as sRGB Jpegs, at 72 dpi. Do not ZIP your images.
Image size
Images must not exceed 1920 px wide and/or 1080 px high, including any border.
File size may not exceed 2 megabytes.
Borders
If parts of your image are dark enough to disappear into the dark background surrounding the image when projected, it is advisable to include a lighter border to separate the image from the background. It can also be used to bring out colours or exaggerate elements within the photo. The recommended width is 2px: often a thinner border may disappear when projected, while broader borders risk becoming distracting.
Resolution
Typically an image saved for screen viewing is saved at 72dpi (dots per inch). It is possible to save at higher resolutions (for example for print or for later editing), but this increases your file size without significantly improving resolution.
Naming your image
Please use the PSSA naming convention when submitting i.e. Image Name-Category-Your Name-Your Rating.jpg
There should be no hyphens used except as part of the naming convention. Special characters are not allowed. Note the following:
- Image name: The title may be no more than 24 characters long, including the spaces between words. (Please note, your theme title would be submitted in the next part, not here.)
- Category: this would be according to the guidelines provided by PSSA and FHPS. If it is a theme submission, e.g. for “Portrait”, either insert the category description (“Portrait”) or the word “Theme”.
- Your name: Your first name then your surname. Remember, no hyphens!
- Your rating: just the number as a digit, i.e. “3” not “three” or “3 star”.
A typical result would be something like: Morning view-Landscape-Joe SmytheBloggs-1.jpg
or if it is your theme picture then: Morning view-Theme-Joe SmytheBloggs-1.jpg
Submissions
- Members may submit three entries. One will be the months theme submission, and two others categorised as per the PSSA list e.g. Portrait; Abstract; Nature.
- Digital images should be emailed to info@fishhoekphotoclub.co.za.
Print submissions
- Digital copies of prints must be sent through a week before the meeting, as with normal submissions (if there are no digital versions received, the print will not be accepted for that month). Thereafter prints must be handed in at least five minutes before start of club night. No late entries will be accepted.
- All processing must be done by yourself .
- Prints must be mounted on stiff mount board and the overall dimensions, including the mount, must not exceed 50 x 50 cm.
- The minimum size for the actual print is A4.
- Unmounted prints are not acceptable.
PSSA Categories as Conditions for Entry into Salons and Competitions
You can find the official PSSA PDF document here – please note the definitions and breakdowns.