Sierra County Hosts Photo and Video Contest for NM True Branding

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 29 September 2015 29 September 2015

Truth or Consequences, NM - September 29, 2015 - Sierra County and Truth or Consequences Tourism Boards are holding a photo and video contest to give all who live in or who have visited Truth or Consequences and Sierra County the opportunity to tell their story visually and have their work featured. Winning submissions will receive $100 and the chance to have their photography or video displayed as part of ongoing New Mexico True advertisements for Sierra County and Truth or Consequences Tourism.

"All who have been to Sierra County know that it is a unique and beautiful destination, with several hidden gems in terms of activities and attractions," said Joanie Griffin of Griffin & Associates, the advertising handling tourism marketing for the area. "We know that whether you love soaking in the hot springs, being outdoors, visiting Spaceport America, exploring Elephant Butte, or enjoying local dining and shopping, everyone has their own version of the €˜Sierra County story.' This contest gives us the chance to see those stories, and gives people the chance to share their story €”and to have their work recognized and showcased in advertising."

Full contest rules and submission instructions are below:

  1. Take a photograph or video showing how you enjoy your community. This can feature whatever you find most enjoyable in the area - soaking in the hot springs, art, shopping, or watching a beautiful sunset, etc. The entry must include people.
  2. Photographs and videos must feature Sierra County and T or C-only locations. Photos must be identifiable as Sierra County or T or C and promote tourism.
  3. Photographs and videos must be either current or taken within the last 2 years.
  4. Photographs and videos must feature people. Landscape shots will not be accepted. Photographs and videos should appear to be candid.
  5. Send photo and video submissions to SierraCountyPhoto@gmail.com. Drive people to your submission by posting the link to your photograph or video with the hashtags #SierraCounty #TorC on Facebook (make sure your post is set to public for the hashtag to work), Twitter and Instagram (include a photo or video preview here).
  6. You must have a signed talent release for each person submitted in your photograph or video. Please email SierraCountyPhoto@gmail.com to get a copy of the photo release.

The contest is ongoing, and those interested in participating are encouraged to email SierraCountyPhoto@gmail.com.

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