Federal Way Marketing Effort Seeks Community Photographers

In connection with ongoing efforts to promote the South King County's emerging metropolis of Federal Way, WA where It's all within reach! the City of Federal Way's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is sponsoring a 2008 Photo Contest soliciting the creative energy of amateur photographers of all ages who reside within its borders.


According to contest rules, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee seeks high resolution color photos, minimum 300 dpi, from amateur photographers who are either Federal Way residents or a student enrolled in the Federal Way School District for usage in future postcards, marketing and other publicity purposes. Four winners will be chosen to receive cash prizes of $250.00 each.


Preferred subjects include: Celebration Park (especially soccer and softball events), West Hylebos Wetlands Park, Dash Point Park, Dumas Bay and Knutzen Family Theatre. Photographers are limited to a maximum of 8 submissions per entry.

Submissions will be received in-person at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue S. on April 30, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. or can be mailed to Lillian Yeh, Economic Development Assistant, P.O. Box 9718. Federal Way, WA 98063-9718.

For more details click here or call Lillian Yeh at(253) 835-2501 or e-mail: lillian.yeh@cityoffederalway.com.

Trio of snapshots (above) taken on a recent sunny day at Federal Way's Celebration Park which is one of the local venues that city marketeers are seeking public input and talent. Photos above copyright 2008 by Mizu Sugimura.