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Amateur Photographer8th Annual Fine Tool Journal Photo Contest 

Email your photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or see details below for mailing address.
Submissions due Friday, July 10, 2020.

Share your photos of your favorite tools in your collection and win a free subscription!  

FAQs
Q: What type of photos can you submit?
A: Original photos of your favorite antique tool, tool display, tool patent, etc. The more unique or rare, the better! Feel free to include a caption or explanation for the voters to learn a bit about your submission. 

Q: How do I submit my photo(s)?
A: Email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or mail to FTJ Photo Contest, P.O. Box 737, Watervliet, MI 49098. If mailing physical photo(s), please give us a call to let us know so that we can anticipate it and make sure it gets properly scanned right away.

Q: What format is best?
A: TIFF or JPEG is ideal if sending a digital copy. Please note: white or solid-colored backgrounds preferred. 

Q: Can I submit more than one photo?
A: Absolutely! You can submit multiple photos of the same object/display, or multiple entries of different tools. 

Q: When are the photo entries due?
A: Please submit by Friday, July 10th, 2020.

Q: What is the prize for winning?
A: Your photo will be featured on the front cover of the magazine, a two-year subscription of the Fine Tool Journal, and bragging rights! Second Place wins a one-year subscription.
 


Q: Who can vote?
A: Anyone! Voting will open approximately July 1st and there will be a link placed on this page to view the entries. 

Q: How do you vote? 
A: Email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), call (800) 248-8114, or fax (269) 463-3767 and be sure to include the entry number.

Any other questions, please feel free to contact us! 


Click on the year below to view previous years' photo contest entries, or scroll down for a few examples!
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014



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An Amateur Photographer image courtesy of the Library of Congress. All other images are examples of prior contest entries and subject to authorization prior to re-use. 


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