| Eligibility | Open to legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Finish | 20 July 2009 |
| Entry fee | Free |
Finished
Send in grad photos of yourself, family members, or friends with a 500 character limit description during our one month entry period, and you could win a U.S. Savings Bond and either a photo frame or a diploma frame!
Church Hill Classics will select 12 Finalists, and then let the public vote for their favorite for two weeks! The public’s votes will determine a first, second and third place winners!
Prizes
- 1st Place – $200 Savings Bond and custom frame
- 2nd Place – $100 Savings Bond and custom frame
- 3rd Place – $50 Savings Bond and custom frame
- 9 Finalists – Photo frame and certificate
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We accept all graduation photos – whether it is college, high school, elementary or pre-school! We welcome all the special, humorous, proud and just all around great graduation photos! All graduates should be proud, so send the photos and memories our way! Photos must be within these size limits: Size up to 1000 x 1000 max 72 dpi.
ENTER ONLINE. Go to http://www.diplomaframe.com/FrameYourGraduate.cfm and click on Enter Here. Completely fill out online Entry Form, including uploading your Photo, and click submit.
Official web site: http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/967_frame_your_graduate_photo_contest.cfm
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Who can enter amateur photography contests?
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Are amateur photography contests free to enter?
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What prizes do amateur photography contests offer?
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Who can enter free photography contests?
Most free contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of experience level or equipment. Many explicitly encourage students, hobbyists, and emerging creators—always verify age requirements or thematic restrictions on the official contest page.
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