Chance to Make City Look Picture Perfect

Grab a camera and start snapping.

On Saturday, area photographers are invited to hit local beaches, hills and streets in search of photos proving that “Ventura is the cooler place.”

The Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau is sponsoring the one-day photo contest, dubbed “Snapshot Day.” Residents of every age are encouraged to take pictures Saturday of the images they think best represent Ventura to visitors. After a day of shooting, participants can choose their three best photos for submission to the contest.

Winners of the contest will receive prizes, and their pictures will run in the Ventura County and Coast Reporter and be displayed at various locations. Some winning entries may be used by the visitors bureau in advertising publications.

There will be four categories: professional, amateurs 15 and under, amateurs 16-30, and 31 and older. The first, second and third place winners in each category will receive cash prizes. Honorable mentions will receive gift certificates and gifts from local restaurants and shops.

Those interested in entering need to register before Saturday. Participants will receive official badges, discount coupons, photo entry forms and entry envelopes. Giles said that several photo labs in Ventura are offering a 25% discount for developing the film.

Information and the 25% discount can be found at Dexter’s on 4711 Telephone Road and 484 E. Main St.; Image Source at 4532 Telephone Road; Kinko’s at 4360 E. Main St.; Ritz Camera at the Buenaventura Mall and 1437-C S. Victoria Ave.; and One Stop Photo and Studio at 5722 Telephone Road.

For more information, call the Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau at 648-2075.