Photography Division
Rules, Guidelines & Classes

THIS CLASS IS FILLED

A macro image of a rose where the entire frame is filled with rose details and no background is visible. Color.

Limited to 4 finalists.

To submit an entry:

1. Click on green “Register Here” Button and Complete Form.
2. Rename photographs before uploading them to email with your registration form and submit photographs with the following naming format: Last Name and Class 1(e.g. Smith, Susie, Class1.jpeg).

An image with a Flowering Shrub as the focal point in a landscape. Color.
Plant material must be identified with binomial name.

Limited to 4 finalists.

To submit an entry:

1. Click on the green “Register Here” Button and Complete the Form.
2. Rename photographs before attaching them to the Registration Form (see bottom of Form) and submit photographs with the following naming format: Last Name and Class 2(e.g. Smith, Susie,Class2.jpeg).

1. All General Rules and Guidelines for The Newport Flower Show apply to the Photography Classes.

2. The Photography Division requires email registration. (See #16 for Registration Process.)

3. Entries are strictly limited to amateur photographers only. An amateur is defined as someone who does not receive renumeration/income from their photography.

4. The first four (4) entries received, with correct specifications, by date of receipt, will be accepted. These photographs will be printed professionally by the show for display. Exhibitors will be informed of any problems with printing including but not limited to resolution. Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to correct but may not substitute a different photograph. Should an accepted photograph not work for any reason the next entry (defined by date stamp) will be substituted. The deadline is May 15, 2026.

5. All work must be done by the exhibitor, including any editing or digital manipulation of the photograph.

6. Exhibits must be original and not previously entered in any flower show, including The Newport Flower Show. No previously published photographs are permitted in part or whole.

7. Plant material is REQUIRED in all images.

8. Images of people (in any form) are PROHIBITED.

9. A Statement of Intent (up to 25 words) must accompany final entry and will be posted alongside the exhibit.

10. Plant material in MACRO photographs MUST be properly identified using the correct botanical nomenclature. (e.g., Phaseolus lunatus   common name – Lima Bean).

11. Digital manipulation of photographs is allowed. No graphics may be added (e.g. no borders).

12. Email submissions to the jury must be at least 300 dpi resolution and a minimum files size of 2 megabytes and a maximum of 15 megabytes.

13. Images of brand names and/or logos of current companies/products prohibited.

14. Images of flags of nations, states, municipalities, or other government entities prohibited.

16. Final print will be professionally produced to a final size of approximately 16” x 24” (May vary slightly with each image.)

17. The 4 finalists are welcome to request up to 2 complimentary timed-tickets through Kate Lowis via email request to Klowis@newportmansions.org. We anticipate the show will sell out. Please request your tickets as early as possible to ensure you can get your preferred date and time.

18. To submit an entry:

• Click on the green “Register Here” Button and Complete the Form.
• Rename photographs before uploading them to email with your registration form and submit photographs with the following naming format: Last Name and Class 1(e.g. Smith, Susie, Class1.jpeg).

19. Class will be closed upon receipt requisite number entries with proper specifications or May 15, 2026, whichever occurs first.

20. All exhibits will be printed and staged by The Newport Flower Show Committee.

21. Judging will be Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  The Show opens to public at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2026.

22. While the Flower Show Committee and The Preservation Society of Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property belonging to exhibitors.