Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 photo contest. The photos will be displayed in the hall of the Host Hotel (Near the Vendors Area) for everyone to see. You will also have the opportunity to cast your vote for your favorite shot, as we will be selecting a “People’s Choice” award.
Entries close on October 10th, 2025.
Judge: Phyllis Ensley (Phyllis Ensley Photography)
Event Chair:
Martha Fruehwald – mfruehwald25@gmail.com
6534 Hess Rd
Vassar, MI 48768
Photo Entries
- Amateur photos only. No professional ones, please.
- All photos must be of Beardies. No humans in the pictures, please.
- All entries must be submitted via email as an attachment or submitted via snail mail on a CD. Please do not send prints!
- Please tag each photo with category and caption.
Awards
- Ribbons will be awarded by category for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place.
- Best of Show Ribbon and special prize.
- People’s Choice Award Ribbon and special prize.
Categories
There are five categories for your photos and you can submit up to three photos per category.
OUT AND ABOUT
Beardies doing what Beardies do best: Exploring.
This can be Beardies playing in the leaves, water, mud, snow. Hiking or visiting unusual places.
JUST SAY CHEESE
Headshots depicting the Beardie personality and the beauty of the breed.
Look for shots where the eyes convey Beardies’ intelligence and gentle nature. The best head shots will showcase their signature fluffy appearance while allowing their engaging and intelligent eyes to shine through, reflecting their kind and boisterous personalities. (no show photos, please)
ACTION
This is a shot displaying our Beardies’ athleticism. Happy fur and bounding energy, Beardies epitomize joy in motion – We want pictures showcasing the playful spirit and tireless energy that makes them such active companions. This can be herding, running, jumping, diving, swimming, etc.
LAUGHING OUT LOUD
This is a shot of your Beardie doing something funny or being silly and makes you LAUGH OUT LOUD.
OUT-OF-THE-BOX
This is a creative shot. To capture the Beardie spirit in a truly “out-of-the-box” way. Consider images that go beyond a typical posed portrait. The more unusual the better. Use your creativity and imagination.
Entries and Fees
You can submit up to three photos per category. There is a $5.00 fee per photo submitted. Your photo fees can be mailed to Martha, or you can pay via PayPal.
Make checks or money orders payable to BCCA 2025 National Specialty. Send to:
Martha Fruehwald
6534 Hess Rd
Vassar, MI 48768
All Photos Must…
- Be of good, clear quality (black and white or color).
- Be 300 dpi at a minimum print size of 5 X 7 inches
- Include a photo category and caption.
Images should be submitted in JPG format. Do not reduce resolution for e-mailing. Photos that are not viewable for any reason will be rejected. The contest chair will acknowledge receipt of your entry by e-mail. Digital images will not be returned.