Witness the Photography Showdown!
Join the Flagpole Photographers as we go head-to-head against the New Haven Camera Club in our annual interclub competition. Live Judging & Dessert included. Over the past month, our members have submitted and voted on hundreds of photos to select our single strongest entry for each of the 25 competition categories.
Tonight, we see how our best stacks up against New Haven’s best. A guest judge, Jay Cohen will review the paired photos side-by-side and declare a winner for each category. The club with the most wins takes the title!
Jay Cohen is the in-person judge. Jay is an award-winning photographer living in Fairfield County, Connecticut. He is passionate about capturing the beauty in the world around us. Jay is a contributing photographer for Stamford City Lifestyle and previously photographed for the Scarsdale Enquirer. His work has been featured in Fine Eye Magazine, B&W Minimalism Magazine, and Shot! Magazine, and is on display at the Carriage Barn Art Center. He is a frequent guest lecturer and competition judge. Jay recently published “Moving Pictures”, a 110 page retrospective of his work. His popular YouTube channel is: “JC Images: Behind the Shot”.
- Cost: Free and open to the public.
- Who: Photographers and art lovers alike—come cheer on your local club!
- More Info: Flagpole Photographers Showdown Page
Agenda
7:00 PM
Social Time: Enjoy desserts and conversation at the Senior Center (or sign in early online).
7:30 PM
Showdown Begins: Introduction and Welcome.
Round 1
Categories 1–13: The first half of the head-to-head battles.
Intermission
The judge takes a short break; a perfect time to grab more dessert.
Round 2
Categories 14–25: The final battles conclude.
Results
The Winning Club is crowned immediately following the final category!
Competition Categories
- Technique & Artistry: High Key, Shadows/Silhouettes, Motion Blur, Forced Perspective, Monochrome, Creative Artistry, Blue.
- Nature: Landscapes, Waterfalls, Nightscape, Fire, Cold, Birds, Roses.
- Architecture: Architecture, Houses of Worship, Railroad, Zoo Photography.
- People: Faces, People at Work, Street Photography.
- Still Life & Details: Books, Shoes, Tools, Motorcycles.
How the Winner is Chosen
We view each category in alphabetical order using the following process:
- Side-by-Side: Two photos display side-by-side (Club order is random).
- Review: The first photo is displayed alone, followed by the second photo, for as long as the judge needs.
- Verdict: Both photos return to the screen. The judge discusses them and selects the winner.
Newtown Senior Center
Please use the Senior Center Entrance.
8 Simpson St, Newtown, CT.
