Spring In Springboro

07/06/2021

MAYOR'S CHOICE

Springboro Mayor John Agenbroad chose this photograph, "Dandelions" by Tiffany Young, to receive his Mayor's Choice trophy.

The photograph was submitted as an entry in the "Spring In Springboro" photography contest, a project of the Springboro Area Historical Society and Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro.

Congratulations to Tiffany!

07/06/2021

BEST OF SHOW IN AGE GROUP

Grace Jernovacs snagged the Best of Show trophy in the 13-17 age group in the "Spring In Springboro" photography contest with her photograph titled "Stroll in Springboro." The contest was a project of the Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro.

Congratulations to Grace!

07/05/2021

BEST OF SHOW

Congratulations go out to Hollie Macomber whose photograph "Golden Hour on Main" (below) won Best of Show in the "Spring in Springboro" photography contest sponsored by the Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, partnering with the City of Springboro.

06/23/2021

WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE PLEASE!

Every try to play for a party with no idea how many guests might show up? That's the situation we're in. Our reception and awards presentation for the Spring In Springboro photography contest is Monday, June 28. The reception starts at 6:30 p.m. with the awards portion set to get underway approximately 7:15 p.m. Both before and after the awards portion of the evening there will be a cash bar and refreshments.

You can help us plan by letting us know if you will attend. It's easy.

Send an email to springinspringboro@gmail.com with the number in your party attending. A message as simple as "4" will help us.
We hope that you can attend and we ask you to send us that email!

06/22/2021

SPRING IN SPRINGBORO PHOTO CONTEST WRAPS UP

We will be wrapping up our Spring In Springboro photography contest on Monday, June 28 with a "Meet the Artists" reception and awards ceremony at the Performing Arts Center in Springboro. The photo entries have been on display in the PAC for all of June, and the reception will give entrants an opportunity to take their photos down and depart with them.

The reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the awards portion of the event will begin approximately 7:15 p.m. Mr. John Agenbroad, the Mayor of Springboro, will be on hand to announce his Mayor's Pick. Look for some of our Special Judges to be present to announce their results, too.

There will be a cash bar and light refreshments. There is no admission charge.

This is your opportunity to meet the photographers and judges and other artists who have shared the space at the PAC.

05/16/2021

SPRING IN SPRINGBORO PHOTO CONTEST CLOSES

The photography contest sponsored by the Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Springboro, closed at midnight May 15, 2021. Judging will get underway soon and many of the entries will be displayed in the Performing Arts Center in June.

Between now and then we will be working on the possibility of having an awards ceremony after judging concludes. That's a lot to accomplish in just a couple of weeks, so please be patient.

And to all those who sent in such beautiful photographs, thank you so much for participating in our contest!

04/28/2021

SPRING IN SPRINGBORO NAMES THIRD SPECIAL JUDGE

The Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro is delighted to name our third Special Judge for the Spring In Springboro photography contest.

Shawna Hatton is a Springboro resident, and an award-winning artist, instructor, and the owner of Chasing Light Art Studio and Gallery in Historic Springboro. She is inspired by the beauty of the world, and loves capturing light and expressing herself through photography and mixed-media painting and drawing. She also loves to create one-of-a-kind paintings for her clients.

With a degree in fine art from Saint Mary’s College, Shawna has worked as an artist and educator for over 30 years. She is passionate about helping each student discover their own unique voice through art. Since moving back to the area several years ago, she has been teaching at the Dayton Art Institute, Middletown Arts Center, and privately.

In September she opened Chasing Light Art Studio and Gallery, to help people tap into the fun and healthy aspects of the creative process and connect local artists with the community. Shawna is proud to have been a juror for several local contests and to be a member of the Springboro Arts Council, the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, and the Dayton Society of Artists. Shawna believes we are all creators and it is the process of creating that is healthy, healing, and more important than ever!

Shawna can be reached at Chasing Light Art Studio and Gallery, 140 S. Main St., Studio C, Springboro, Ohio, 45066, or by email to chasinglightstudioart@gmail.com, or by telephone 513-480-2294.

04/23/2021

SPECIAL JUDGE NAMED FOR "SPRING IN SPRINGBORO" PHOTO CONTEST

We're happy to report that another Special Judge has been named to the "Spring In Springboro" photo contest sponsored by the Springboro Area Historical Society and Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro.

Jaclyn Cotton is a Springboro resident, and owner of Jaclyn Cotton Photography and Main Street Bo***ir.

Her specialty is women’s headshots and personal branding images, as well as bo***ir portraits. She believes that a photography session should be enjoyable, and loves making her clients look and feel their very best. Professional hair and makeup artistry is included with every session taking the guesswork out of knowing what looks best in photos, while providing a wonderful experience.
Jaclyn has been a photography business owner for twelve years, is a proud Springboro Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and leads the Springboro Women of Business networking group.
We sincerely appreciate Ms. Cotton taking time out of her schedule to participate as a Special Judge for "Spring In Springboro." Look for additional information to be posted soon.

Jaclyn can be contacted at jaclyncottonphotography.com, or mainstreetbo***ir.com at 250 S. Main St. Springboro, OH 45066, or telephone 859-912-1138.

04/21/2021

STILL TIME TO ENTER YOUR PHOTOS!

Mike Thompson, president of the Springboro Area Historical Society, shares information about the "Spring in Springboro" photo contest going on now through Ma...

04/18/2021

SPECIAL "SPRING IN SPRINGBORO" JUSGE NAMED

The Springboro Area Historical Society and Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro, is thrilled to announce that Kelly Settle, a Springboro, Ohio based commercial photographer for over 15 years, has joined the “Spring In Springboro” photography contest as a Special Judge.

Ms. Settle is a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America. An award winning and published photography artist, Kelly is constantly looking to improve her craft. She has been working with local companies big and small including Premier Health, Cargill, Grismer Tire, R.A. Jones, Big Ass Fans, Crooked Handle Brewing Company, Greenpoint Metals, Scratch foods, and Esco Corporation.

Ms. Settle specializes in Commercial photography used for the promotional marketing of local business including magazine, billboard, website, product previews, and marketing materials. She understands that “your brand is what sells your business.” Kelly Ann Photography is available to collaborate with clients to create stunning imagery to showcase a professional and artistic vision for their business. It’s the mission of Kelly Ann Photography.

The Society, the Chamber, and the City appreciate Ms. Settle taking time out of her busy schedule to serve as a Special Judge on the “Spring In Springboro” photography contest. For more information, please check our page “Spring In Springboro.”

[Kelly Settle, CPP, can be reached at Kelly Ann Photography, 140 S. Main Street Unit D, Springboro, Ohio, 45066, or by email to kellyannphotos@mac.com, or by telephone at (937) 602-3626]

04/05/2021

THIS WEATHER DESERVES PHOTOGRAPHY!

It will be in the 70’s all week making this the perfect time to Spring in Springboro!! This local photography contest is a partnership between the Springboro Area Historical Society, our Chamber of Commerce and the City of Springboro to encourage area residents - of all ages - to capture the beauty of our community.

The contest runs April 1- May 15 and will be professionally judged! The winners will have their entries displayed in the Performing Arts Center for the month of June!!! Easy to enter, fun to participate in and a great way to introduce kids to photography. Everyone can submit up to 3 entries!! Check out the details and our prestigious panel of judges at Spring In Springboro. Hope to see your entries soon!!

04/01/2021

CONTEST OPENS! HERE’S HOW YOU ENTER YOUR PHOTOGRAPH!

Entering the “Spring In Springboro” photography contest is easy. Send an email with your photo attached to springinspringboro@gmail.com.

In the email include the following information:

Name of photographer:
Age Group: (Twelve and under; 13 - 17; 18 and above)
Title of Photograph:
Subject Category: (Springboro; the Museum; the Null Cabin)
Phone Number: (In case there is a question.)

Photographers are limited to three entries and each entry must be sent in a separate email.

By entering you agree to allow the Springboro Area Historical Society, the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Springboro to use your photograph, as long as the photograph is credited to you. Contest closes at midnight, May 15. Results will be announced before June. Some entries will be displayed in the Performing Arts Center during the month of June.

Check the page “Spring In Springboro” from time to time for additional information.

Let's get started!

03/31/2021

"SPRING IN SPRINGBORO" THIRD JUDGE NAMED

We welcome Ron Lee to our judging staff for the "Spring In Springboro" photography contest.

State of the Art Photography by Ron Lee has been exhibited at the Louvre in Paris and the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Lee is known as a Master Printer of fine art silver gelatin black and white photography and holds a patent for his invention “photographic leather.”

Through his photographs, he wants to inspire, uplift, provoke thought, enhance lives and promote healing. His work also includes wearable art and jewelry. Originally from Atlanta, Lee recently moved to Springboro, where his work has been featured at the Performing Arts Center.

Our thanks to Ron for sharing his time and expertise to assist with the judging!

03/30/2021

"SPRING IN SPRINGBORO" JUDGE NAMED

We're pleased to announce that Joe MacKenzie has agreed to serve as a judge for our photography contest "Spring In Springboro."

Joe has been a resident of Springboro since August 2009. An employee of the Miami Valley Communications Council for 22 years, Joe has extensive experience in video composition, video editing, and studio production.

We thank Joe MacKenzie for lending us his expertise!

03/29/2021

"SPRING IN SPRINGBORO" NAMES HEAD JUDGE

Veteran professional photographer Skip Peterson has graciously agreed to serve as the Head Judge for the "Spring In Springboro" photography contest presented by the Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro.

Skip is a 1969 Bellbrook High School graduate who joined the Dayton Daily News in 1973 after getting his journalism and photojournalism degree from Ohio University. Peterson stayed at the News for 34 years and for the last 25 years he was the chief photographer and photo editor.

Skip has covered Presidential elections, Super Bowls, World Series, the Indy 500, Kentucky Derby, and the Olympics. His work has appeared in LIFE, Time, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Car Collector, Classic Motorsports, and five volumes of the Best of Photojournalism, in addition to hundreds of newspapers.

Skip considers a highlight of his career to be when he was the lead photographer and photo editor on the series Military Medicine; Unnecessary Danger, which won the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 1998. He also won First Place in Pictures of the Year for sports feature photography in 1985.

After leaving the newspaper he was an active freelancer for a variety of clients and the Associated Press. He is currently doing some freelance photography but is concentrating on more artistic and automotive images while archiving his previous work

Skip Peterson is well qualified to lead the judging on "Spring In Springboro" and we very much appreciate his involvement!

03/29/2021

BIG PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST BEGINS THIS WEEK!

The big photography contest “Spring In Springboro” begins this week on Thursday, April 1! Ohio’s weather is notoriously fickle (the temperature this Monday morning is hovering around freezing) and there is every possibility that April 1st might not look very much like Spring. Don’t be concerned; you have until May 15 to find just the right time and place to take what could be an award winning photograph.

Directions for submitting your photographs will be posted here on the morning of April 1. Please check back with us on that day.

“Spring In Springboro” is a project of the Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Springboro.

[The photo below was taken some years ago and shows the Null Cabin located on the Heatherwoode Golf Course. This photo is not in competition.]

03/17/2021

BIG PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST START JUST DAYS AWAY!

The Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro, are delighted to present "Spring In Springboro," a photography contest that celebrates--what else?-- the arrival of Spring in Springboro! Here are some of the details we want to share with you now:

TIME: The contest will begin April 1 and end May 15.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: There will be three age groups (1) twelve and under, (2) 13 to 17, and (3) 18 and above.

PHOTO SUBJECTS: There are three categories, (1) Springboro, (2) photos that include the entire Springboro Area Historical Society Museum property at 110 S. Main Street, or any part of it, and (3) photos that include the entire Null House or any part of it. The photographer chooses the category.

PHOTOS DISPLAYED: Chosen photographs will be displayed in the Performing Arts Center during June 2021.

COMPLICATED TO PARTICIPATE? No, not at all. Take your best photo and use your camera or other software to format it as 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 if you can. Send your entry to our email address and include (1) a title for the photo, (2) the age group of the photographer, and (3) the category the photographer is entering. Then we'll need you to fill out a formal entry.

JUDGES: We have very knowledgeable judges and we expect the Mayor of Springboro will also make a selection.

AWARDS: We're planning on having awards and prizes. We'll announce more soon.

From now through the middle of July this page will the single source for information about the contest, the winners, and other details so please visit us often!

We'll be posting more details SOON!