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The following are some tried and true ways to help ensure photographs you enter in the FSPA Design Awards will truly show off your work and catch the eye of our panel of judges.
Determine from the beginning what the
impression
is you want to give about a particular installation. This will impact the setting, the lighting, the angle and just about every other aspect of the photo shoot.
Take a few moments to
view
the prize-winning entries from previous FSPA Design Awards. You'll
gather ideas
on how to present your entry in the proper manner. Industry or trade magazines are also excellent sources for shots of other award winning spas and pools.
Be sure to take advantage of any natural surroundings, such as a body of water or a grove of trees that can provide a
beautiful backdrop
for the setting.
No matter how attractive the home adjacent to the installation might be, don't let it become a
distraction
from the pool or spa itself.
Allow ample time for trees, bushes, plants, and flowers to
grow and mature
before selecting an installation to shoot. (This is the reason why FSPA allows entrance by installations as much as two years prior to the competition.)
While the time of day is important for setting a particular mood, make sure there's
adequate light
to highlight the installation. Avoid shaded areas as this can make it difficult to see important features.
Be sure to highlight the
interesting aspects
of the installation - be it the handcrafted tile work, a rock waterfall, special lighting, or a vanishing edge.
Ask yourself the following question, "Does the photograph give a
good representation
of the pool's/spa's shape and size?" The entire pool or spa should be shown in one photograph.
Every attempt should be made to eliminate electrical wires, telephone poles, trees, fences, etc. that might
block the view
of the installation.
Make certain the pool or spa is
clean
both inside and out, and that the surrounding area is neat. Keep all maintenance equipment and toys out of the photo. If practical, items such as gas grills, carts, and excess pool-side furniture should not be included in the shot. If you are unable to remove them, make certain they are in good condition and properly arranged.
Do not photograph any aspect of the installation that is in
disrepair
. Cracks, bubbles, delamination, etc., will affect an entry's chance of being selected.
Photos should not depict food, beverages of any kind, or people in the pools or spas. While it is tempting to want to show your customers enjoying their facility, they are a significant
visual distraction
from what it is that the judges will be looking for.
While it may be tempting to adjust / enhance colors in a photo prior to submission, it will result in disqualification of the entry.
Common sense should also rule in determining what photos you will submit for the judges to review. If something seems out of place to you, count on it appearing that way to a panel of judges
Entries due by 5:00 p.m. November 1, 2022 (due in the FSPA office, not postmarked)
Best in Show, Almar Jackson Pools
Bronze Award, Superior Pools of South FL
Gold Award, Aquatic Consultants
Gold Award, Almar Jackson Pools
Gold Award, Almar Jackson Pools
Gold Award, Riviera Pools of Tampa
Gold Award, Aquatic Consultants
Silver Award, Ike's Carter Pool Companies
Technical Award, Aquatic Consultants
Bronze Award, Coast to Coast Pools
Silver Award, Aquatech Pools GC
Gold Award, Ike's Carter Pool Companies
Silver Award, Aquatech Pools GC
Silver Award, Tampa Bay Pools
Award of Merit, CM Custom Pool Designs
Gold Award, Almar Jackson Pools
Bronze Award, Aquatic Consultants
Gold Award, CM Custom Pool Designs