Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative announces a photo contest for its magazine Ruralite. PSREC distributes more than 7,000 copies of Ruralite each month to members in Plumas, Sierra, Lassen and Washoe counties. Contest winners will see their photo on the cover.
Up to six photos will be chosen by an unbiased team of judges at Ruralite magazine. Winning photos will be featured on one cover of the PSREC Ruralite magazine following the annual member meeting in September, where winners will be announced. Winners will also receive a $100 credit on their bill.
Contest rules are as follows:
- Photographers must be members of, or own a business that receives service from, PSREC or its telecommunications subsidiary.
- Photos must be taken within the PSREC service area and may include people, places or things. Photos from all seasons will be considered.
- Only vertical format photos will be considered.
- Only digital JPEG photos will be accepted; they can be emailed or submitted on a CD. Photos must be at least 300 dpi at 9 inches wide by 11 inches tall. Emails larger than 10 megabytes will not be accepted.
- Each photo submission must include the photographer’s name, address, member number, email address, phone number, location of the photo and a short description of the photo.
- A maximum of three photos may be submitted per contestant.
- Photos will be accepted until July 31.
- Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to PSREC at 73233 State Route 70, Portola, CA 96122-7069 along with supporting information. Include the words “2025 Cover Photo Contest” in the subject line.
- By entering the contest, participants agree to give PSREC rights to publish their photo on the Ruralite cover and to use it in various communication tools including print and web with photo credit.
Helpful photography hints include the following:
- Use the highest resolution setting on a digital camera.
- Photograph beautiful places and wildlife. Successful photos will have dramatic colors or scenery.
- Submit photos that suggest a season or holiday.
- Highlight the best-hidden spots in the area.
- Avoid photos of pets.
- Pay attention to lighting. Just after sunrise and just before sunset are beautiful times to photograph.
More information is available from Emily Compton at 530-832-6032 or [email protected].
Information provided by Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative
