Great Lakes Regional Award Photo Requirements

First, congratulations to all the award winners!

You've worked long and hard for your achievement. As you know, we use a varity of photographs for the Regional Award Trophies, the Regional Awards Book, the Banquet Slideshow, and the GLR website.

NOTE: Photo submission due date: Sunday, May 10, 2011

We need all photographs at least one month before the banquet to insure photo preparation and production is completed prior to the awards ceremony.

Mail to glrphotos@gmail.com

Please submit photographs for
  • Distingushed Merit
  • Top 25 Cats in Championship
  • Top 25 Kittens
  • Top 25 Cats in Premiership
  • Breed Winners (Best of Breed, Second Best of Breed, Third Best of Breed in Championship, Best of Breed Kitten and Best of Breed in Premiership)
to glrphotos@gmail.com.

What to send

Since the photographs are used on trophies, in the book, in the slideshow and on the website a vertical and horizontal picture is useful in different situations.

Please send an email to glrphotos@gmail.com with:
  • Because of the tight timeframe this year, we are encouraging people who know they will have a regional winner (but may not know the exact placement) to submit their picture(s) early. Include a Subject Line with the region (e.g., R4), the division (e.g., CH, KIT, PR) and Top 25 (e.g., R4 KIT In Top 25). As the year ends and you know your placement, please include that as well (e.g., R4 CH 16th Best Cat).
  • The body of the email, to include the cat’s full registered name, placement (if known at the time) and owner’s name for reference. NOTE: Awards will reflect the names of cat, owners, breeders exactly as provided by CFA.
  • Two file attachments, one vertical image and one horizontal image that would print at least 4”x 6”. NOTE: Please designate one of the two attachments to be forwarded to Baturin Designs for your trophy (Top 25 Champions, Kittens and Cats in Premiership).
    • If you are receiving a Regional Award Trophy

      Please consider the following for trophies produced by Baturin Designs:
      • Please designate one of the two attachments to be forwarded to Baturin for your trophy.
      • Send high resolution images that are sized at least 4”x 6”. Your photographer can assist you in determining if the image is suitable for the award. NOTE: Do not send proofs or pictures from CDs for your website since these will not have high enough resolution for printing.
      • There will be a $5 change fee if Baturin is asked to replace the initial photograph with a new photgraph--that is if you change your mind after the fact.
      • Choose poses that have a fair amount of background space around the subject.
      • Photos should ideally have strong contrast between the subject and the background. NOTE: light colored cats on light backgrounds, and black cats on black backgrounds will not have the necessary drama high contrast will provide. If your photo falls into this category, please talk to your photographer. They have the technology to make changes to background colors.
      • Do not send photos from a website, or from a photographer CD. They do not have the resolution required; they are for web use only and we will not be able to use them for your award.
      • Digital images are preferred. If you must send an original photo, please send it right immediately to: Bob Mathas, 19861 Benwood Court, Strongsville, OH, 44149. They take much longer to process since they have to be scanned for the regional book and slides, etc. and forwarded to Baturin (who has much better scanning equipment). Original photos sent for scanning must be in excellent condition--no scratches, tears or bends. The photos will be returned with the award. Include the same information as you would have included on the email subject line and body.
        • Duplicate Awards

          Orders for duplicate awards are due the same time as the photos--May 10.

          Congratulations on your achievement! Please address any questions to glrphotos@gmail.com.