Contest Photography Contest ~ Recreating the Past

Would we be expected to make a go at reproducing the attire worn in the photo as well? I suppose I'm asking if we're supposed to go for a more exact copy, or if the idea is to recreate the composition (considering lighting/effects/and posing as elements of composition).

 

Voters will be asked to pick the entry that reproduces the photo most faithfully, so you'll have to balance your choice of photo with your willingness to replicate the details.

 

Are we allowed to use photoshop effects to help make the photo look older more vintage and things like that? Normally the rules state minimal photo editing, but I didn't spot anything. I wouldn't be using much else in PS because my skills aren't great.

 

Does it have to be a photograph or could it be an old advertisement?

 

Are you supposed to submit both a copy of the vintage photo and your version or are they supposed to be a collage?

 

Are you only allowed to use a historical photos and/or holiday photos, or just /anything/ pre-2000? I wasn't sure as it seemed rather specific. @.@

 

I am interested in how the voting criteria are to be interpreted. Two concern the faithfulness of reproduction (lighting, composition, posing). One concerns the originality of concept. How do these things go together? You either copy the photograph accurately, which has no originality, or you produce your own interpretation, which is not faithful to the original. Seems that the two conflict.

I am also struggling to reconcile pre-2000 with the term "vintage". I am assuming you don't actually mean vintage, just a photograph that was taken pre-2000. Or else the date is wrong.

Or am I just being too literal? Wouldn't be the first time. XD

Any clarification gratefully received.

 

Is it possible to clarify what's meant by 'filters used' on the submission form? Is that meaning in the sense of filters in things like instagram and so on? Or your process in editing in photoshop in the sense you want us to describe our editing process?

 

Yeah, what Mau said. Are you saying that era of vintage of photography of the past starts at 2000? Which doesn't jibe with my thinking about that word which has more to do with something more historically considered. Unless we're making a wine to go along with our photographs. Now THAT would be a contest.....

 

Well if you think about it before 2000 means that you can easily include the 80's and 90's which did have some iconic things happening during those times, and iconic fashions. So it is still kind of vintage, just people don't always think about it that way.

 

I believe I have found a photograph to recreate, but it will require photo editing. There aren't any notes about photo editing on here like there are on other contests (aka Triathlon) so I just want to be sure that major photo editing with Photoshop is allowed. Thanks!

 

I second this query.

 

Hello - likewise seeking clarification about processing / Photoshop. I'm hoping that the mention of filters on the entry form means that some post-processing is ok e.g. adding grain, converting to black and white. Is it possible to also check about things like adding colouring and scratches (e.g. if the photo is hand tinted or damaged), removing aspects (e.g. cloning out stands used for posing), changing the lighting (e.g. vignetting) - I'm not necessarily planning to do any of these, but it would help to know what's allowable to help choose a photo in the first place! Thanks!

 

A professional photographer makes all these post processing adjustments in the dark room or digitally. Therefore, to reproduce even a modern photograph, you will also have to process the shot. It would therefore be a nonsense to ask people to reproduce a professional photograph but bar them from the "dark room". I am reading this as meaning that there is no issue with using professional processing methods. But I have no idea what the "filters" thing is in the entry form.

 

Fliters is i believe, Setting your 'len' or in this case your fliter setting to say black and white instead of the standard color.Most cell/digital camras have fliter settings now so you don't need to use a dark room or colored paper to get the desired affects.

Originality of concept.-this to me, means how interesting is the Original Picture, how challenging was it?how engaging it is.

This is only my thoughts, i'm not a mod.

 

I am also seconding the question about the relevance of 'vintage'. Will the photo be assessed on how 'vintage' (generally assumed to be 80's and before) it looks? Or is the idea more 'recreate an old nostalgic photo...?'

 

That makes me a little sad, because it means it is a contest of sewing and prop making, which I'm not so good at. Photography and editing seems to play a minor role.

 

Correct, arlais! Tell voters how you achieved the style of the photo, whether you ran your photo through Instagram using the 1977 filter, or added lens flare in Photoshop.

It must be a photograph. You can use an advertising photo, but you'll have to leave out duplicating any text.

Submit two separate URLs, one for the original and one for your BJD version.

The rules state that you can use any photo, as long as it was taken before the year 2000.

arlais is correct again. This is a way for voters to chose an image wherein they love the idea even if it wasn't necessarily well executed. If someone decided to replicate a shot of drunken college kids leaping into a pool in the middle of the night, that would be a pretty original concept, but it would also be hard to pull off with the same amount of precision as a simple black and white beauty shot.

It's true that those of us who are older balk at the idea of something from the 80s being called vintage, but it really is the case now. So pre-2000 as vintage is coming soon! We just decided to open it up to anything from the 20th century.

It depends entirely on your choice of photograph. A reproduction of a Robert Mapplethorpe would require nothing more than a white background and a naked doll, and yet done well it could be extremely beautiful since it's all about lighting.

 

This is what I get for Taking photography in college oh gods...I just had the perfect idea!!!!

 

I did a bad thing. I couldn't decide between 4 photographs so I did them all... and now I don't know which to submit Oops!!

 

Yeah, I almost did that. Well, I submitted already. I really hope my stupid photo app really made everything private like I told it to ~sigh~

 

Quick question: Does the vintage photo need to be resized to fit the 800 pixels rule as well? I only ask since I found it on Google... not sure if it matters that much, but I want to be sure!

 

Meep! All submitted now...I hope it's good enough...the subject of the original photo seems to think it's great, but we'll see what everyone else thinks.

 

Submitted! ;3; Goodluck everyone!

 

This is a long shot, but will it be okay to edit the face expression of the doll to make it look a little sad or happy in the photo?

 

The way I read the rules the size limit is for all photos submitted for the contest.
If you use a photo you found online make sure you have the owners permission to use it.

 

For some reason I didn't see this contest until last night, so somehow I ended up scrambling and whipped up a photo within 4 hours and submitted it. I'm not sure if I did everything right but it was fun at least! Good luck everyone!

 

I found a photo that I love! And I think I'll have time among working on Triathlon-y things to enter! I'm excited. Question, though: How do we prove a photo is vintage?

 

I decided to try this one out^^. I'm excited to see what everyone has come up with.

 

Submissions are now closed!

 

I didn't get to this one. Oh, well. I finished my Triathlon entry, though, so I'm happy. I will just have to enjoy this one vicariously through all your hard work while I vote next week.

 

I didn't get to enter as I was away on a trip, but this competition sounded SO interesting, I can't wait to see what everyone has done!

 

i hope the voting goes up soon, im dying to see the entries!

 

Same here! ;0;

 

I'm eagerly awaiting to see the entries for this one >.<

 

Me too! I bet they are going to be amazing!

 

Ooh...the suspense is killing me! I think out of all the contests, this one has been the one I've been looking forward to looking at the entries the most.

 

Will there be an extra day added to the voting since we lost one?

 

Very anxious to see these entries as mine seem to have flopped over at the Triathlon!
Photography is definitely my thing, and I want to see everyone's recreations!!

 

Entries are up and you can see them all HERE!

Thank you so much for your patience!

 

wow! really hard to tell who will win this, such diverse subjects for the photos!

 

I have to say, ALL the entries are gorgeous, every single one of them! Wow! I have no idea who to even vote for...

 

Wow I'm really impressed by everyone's work ^_^ this will be a tough one.

 

Oh! Such wonderful photos everyone. I greatly enjoyed seeing everyone's entries.

 

Dang, there are a lot of really good entries! Good job everyone!

 

And again, reduced to putting up my fav 3 for each category & blindly picking one of them ~sigh~ SO much talent!!!!!

 

Wow! everyone did so wonderfully! had a hard time choosing!

 

Incredible work, everyone!

 

Oh good lord those were some beautiful photos.

 

Outstanding!!

Including some Best Use of a Particular Sculpt, I think

 

Wow, there are some seriously awesome photos in there. It's hard to pick a favourite.

 

Amazing work! I wish I could have voted for all of them. So hard to choose!

 

These were gorgeous! So many details and styles. I really liked how so many people chose very dramatic photos with very little background clutter. And the props that were used fit so well and were so cleverly done. Spot on, guys! I wanted to vote for all of you.

 

Here are the results for all of the entries: raw data!

 

I actually got votes in this contest? It was nowhere near enough to win anything...but people liked my effort! This makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Thanks guys!

To the winners - you did such amazing jobs! Congratulations!
To everyone - high fives all around for good efforts.

 

I'd like to acknowledge two of my favorites, #4--seated woman with an ethnic head scarf, beautiful! And #18--the boy with the snails, hilarious and imaginative.

 

I am pleased beyond words to have got 3rd place (not to mention v suprised!) Everyone's entries were so beautiful, and creative, and varied - a really stunning thread and set of work, hugely well done everyone and I'll be coming back to this thread for inspiration across the year!