Teen Photographers Wanted For Miami-Dade Public Library’s Black History Month Photography Contest

MIAMI – Young adults, 12-19, are invited to enter the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Teen Photography Contest, which begins on Saturday, January 8, and continues through Saturday, February 5.

The grand prize winner will receive a Canon PowerShot A480 digital camera, courtesy of Pitman Photo Supply.

Photographs must capture an aspect of African American architecture, art or lifestyle in Miami-Dade County and may be black-and- white or color. Print submissions should be un-mounted and no larger than 8”x10”. Digital entries can be submitted via the library’s Face book page at www.mdpls.org. Files must be 2 MB or smaller and must be in JPEG format and accompanied by the release provided in the official entry form. Entries will be judged on technical quality, artistic merit and visual impact.

For entry forms and complete rules, log on to www.mdpls.org or visit any branch of the library.