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Posed photos won't do well in the contest; the judges don't want to see people mugging for the camera. Catch your subject doing something. Action photos will grab the judges' attention.
Consider the background when you compose your photo. You don't want trees growing from peoples' heads, or a cheescake photo on someone's toolbox in the shop. Scout out the location without a camera before you shoot. Compose the picture in your mind's eye. Plan in advance the shots you want to take, so you're ready when the action begins.
Avoid photoghaphic cliches. Look for new angles to shoot from and different ways to show familiar concepts. Make sure the subject's face is in the photo; don't shoot the subject's back.
Although contest rules only allow you to submit one photo, takes many so you will have a lot to choose from.
Once you've taken the photo, make sure you fill out the entry form completely with all of the required signatures. Chances are your photo is going to appear on a page in the IAM Calenar. You don't want people looking at your photo all month trying to figure out what it is you were trying to portray.
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