Fourth Annual Photo Contest

We could all use a chuckle these days, right? That's why for the Fourth Annual Photo Contest, we're asking amateur photographers to send us Chicago-set shots that'll make us—and our readers—laugh. But before you dig out your digital camera, check out the contest rules below. If you get us to guffaw, your shot could appear in our upcoming Photo Issue, not to mention the sweet prizes you'd score. Just no clown photos, please.

Here are the basics:

1. We want a funny photo.

2. Send a JPEG 5 inches wide at 300 DPI.

3. Include date taken and location (must be Chicago).

4. Include photographer’s name and contact info.

5. Write us a caption or description of the context of the photo.

6. Photo must be unpublished.

7. E-mail images to photocontest@timeoutchicago.com.

8. Deadline is midnight Sunday, July 26.

9. Prizes are:

1st:
Two tickets to Shoreline’s Chicago Architecture Tour
Dinner for two at Nacional 27
Two passes (four tickets) to a main stage performance at Second City
Two tickets to a main stage performance and a free Improv class for two at Comedy Sportz
Two lawn passes to Ravinia Festival*

2nd:
Two tickets to Shoreline’s Chicago Architecture Tour
One pass (two tickets) to a main stage performance at Second City
Four tickets to a main stage performance at Comedy Sportz
Two lawn passes to Ravinia Festival*

3rd:
One pass (two tickets) to a main stage performance at Second City
Two tickets to a main stage performance at Comedy Sportz
Two lawn passes to Ravinia Festival*

*Passes are not valid for sold-out performances

10. Winners and favorites will appear in Time Out Chicago Issue 234, onsale August 20.

11. More of the best submitted photos will appear online August 20.

CONTEST RULES: Send unpublished digital photos (300 dpi or higher resolution at 5 inches wide) to photocontest@timeoutchicago.com; Include date and location taken and photographer’s contact info and name. Original photos only. Limit five submissions per person. Deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday, July 26. TOC is not responsible for submissions, and entries will not be returned. Competition is open to any U.S. resident (unless otherwise stated) except employees of Time Out Chicago and sponsoring organizations, their agents or anyone directly connected to these promotions. No purchase required. Winners must be 18 years of age or older. Prizes may not be sold, traded, transferred or refunded. Any and all federal, state and local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. If for any reason winners are unable to use prizes within the time specified, the participating organizations are not responsible for providing replacement prizes. No make goods will be given in the event of a canceled or rescheduled event. Winners will be selected at the sole discretion of Time Out Chicago. The decision of the judging committee is final. Entrants agree to cooperate with publicity that may arise. Time Out Chicago reserves the right to publish all photos submitted in print or online now and in the future.