PHOTO REQUIREMENTS - Due Sunday, April 20th
The photos you submit will be used for the Judging Materials (headshot), Program Book, Social Media, Website, etc.
Photos may be submitted together or separately but should be submitted as soon as possible for review and approval.
We understand that Direct Entry contestants may not have their Sash in time to submit the photo by the published deadline.
SPRING FORUM PHOTOS
Our official Miss Ohio Photographer, Brent Watkins of Sylvart Studios, will take headshot photos of all contestants before, during, and after the Spring Forum on Saturday, April 5th. The photos will be used for social media, videos, and other limited uses where we need a consistent look from all contestants. More info will be provided when you register to attend the Spring Forum.
These photos are NOT intended to be used as your official headshot. However, if we do not receive your official headshot by Sunday, April 20th, the NON-RETOUCHED HEADSHOT Photo will be used for everything, including the program book and judging materials.
PHOTOGRAPHER RELEASE FORM FOR HEADSHOT PHOTO
Contestants must have their headshot photographer complete the Photographer Release Form, and you will need to submit the signed form with your headshot photo. Use the link below to download the form and provide it to your photographer.
DOWNLOAD - Photographer Release Form
PHOTO FORMAT
WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT DIGITAL PHOTOS AS JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg) FORMAT AT 300 DPI. PHOTOS THAT DO NOT MEET THE SIZE AND RESOLUTION WILL BE REJECTED.
OFFICIAL HEADSHOT PHOTO
Photo must be 8” x 10” (at least 2,400 pixels x 3,000 pixels) vertical color headshot. This will be the photo used for the program book, judges and publicity, etc.
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname HEADSHOT”
- Must be a vertical photo, 8” wide x 10” high (2,400 pixels x 3,000 pixels)
- Must use a plain background that provides some contrast with hair and clothing. i.e., don’t use a very dark background if you have dark hair and a dark top.
- Keep hair off the face so it doesn’t hide or cast shadows. Don’t cover the face with hair, hands, jewelry, or clothing.
- Must be looking forward and the full face must be shown, no over the shoulder looks.
- No Crown or Sash
- Must be logo-free, no photographer marks
- DO NOT CROP THE HAIR, HEAD, OR FACE OUT OF THE PHOTO!!!
This is a head & shoulders photo, not just a face shot! We can always zoom in and crop it closer but we cannot zoom out.
COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE PHOTO
ONE 5” x 3” (1,500 pixels x 900 pixels) or larger horizontal snapshot depicting your participation in your CSI for the program book.
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname SSI”
CANDID PHOTOS
FOUR 5” x 3” (1,500 pixels x 900 pixels) or larger horizontal candid action photos of you engaged in doing something fun that you enjoy, such as a hobby, sport or interesting activity. Avoid posed photos with family and friends for these photos.
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname CANDID1”
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname CANDID2”
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname CANDID3"
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname CANDID4"
CROWN & SASH PHOTO
ONE 3” x 5” (900 pixels x 1,500 pixels) or larger vertical photo of you wearing your Crown and Sash. This is not expected to be a professional photo, this can be from your crowning moment on stage or another basic photo with Crown and Sash.
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname CROWN-SASH”
FAMILY PHOTO
ONE 5” x 3” (1,500 pixels x 900 pixels) or larger horizontal photo of you and your family.
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname FAMILY”
BABY PHOTO
ONE 5” x 3” (1,500 pixels x 900 pixels) or larger horizontal photo of you.
Name the photo as …“firstname lastname BABY”