Photography Contests

My new favorite sentence is, “Congratulations, you are a winner.” Wouldn’t you love to hear someone say that to you? Well, it could happen and all you have to do is start entering. It’s a great way to stay on top of your artistic game. Photography equipment manufacturers, art communities, shopping centers, travel agencies, food companies and establishments you’d never imagine sponsor photo contests.

I’ll get you on your way with a list of 10 photo contests. Let me know if you win anything.

Canon Photography in the Parks
Subject: Park or National Monument
Deadline: September 30, 2010
Age: 13-17 years old for the Teen Category and 18+ for Adult Category
Eligibility: United States residents
Prizes: cameras, lenses, printers

Better Homes and Gardens Photo Contests
Subjects: Fall Centerpeices, Share the Plaid, Grilling, Best Bloom, Home: It’s Where Life Happens
Deadlines: Vary from contest to contest
Age: Varies by contest
Eligibilty: United States residents
Prize: Cash

Estee Lauder – Search for the Most Beautiful Eyes in America
Subject: Eyes
Deadline: September 4, 2010
Age: 18+
Eligibility: United States residents
Prizes: Gift card, trip to NY & photo shoot, samples

CanadaWilderness.com Photo Contest
Subject: Canadian wilderness scene
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Age: 18+
Eligibility: Canada and United States residents
Prizes: Tent, duffel bag

Visit Newport Beach Story & Photo Contest
Subject: Newport Beach, CA
Deadline: September 28, 2010
Age: 18+
Eligibility: United States residents
Prizes: Rounds of golf, gift cards, airfare, meals, hotel accommodations

Panasonic LUMIX Summer Photo Contest
Subject: Summertime fun
Deadline: September 30, 2010
Age: 18+
Eligibilty: United States residents
Prizes: Panasonic LUMIX cameras

Newport News Tourism “Zoom in” on Newport News, VA
Subject: The Four Seasons of Newport News
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Age: 18+
Eligibility: United States residents
Prizes: Cash, prize packages

Sony presents The Art of Photography Contest
Subjects: Environmental Portraits, Light is the Subject, Action Storytelling, Conservation in Focus
Deadline: September 21, 2010
Age: 18+
Eligibility: United States residents
Prizes: Sony cameras, published in Outdoor Photographer or Digital Photo

Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Deadline: September 5, 2010
Eligibility: Staff & volunteers at AZA-accredited institutions

Gerber Generation
Subject: Your child
Deadline: November 30, 2010
Age: 18+
Eligibility: US residents who are parents or legal guardians of a child between the ages of 1 day and 48 months
Prizes: Cash, commercial

It is of the utmost importance that you read the official rules per contest before entering. Good luck!

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