Photo Contests

Every year, we hold two photo contests for members!

Our Fall Photo Contest is judged by a professional photographer. Photo submissions are due at the September 2026 meeting. Before submitting your photos, please read the rules carefully!   Fall 2026 Photo Contest

Our Spring Photo Contest happens at our March meeting, and entries are judged by the members in attendance at the meeting. Categories will be announced in early 2026.

 

FALL 2026 PHOTO CONTEST

Class 1                       A Rose by Any Other Name

Class 2                       Water Water Everywhere

Class 3                       Up Close and Personal (Macro)

Class 4                       Bold and Beautiful

Class 5                       Blow, Blow thou Winter Wind-Shakespeare, a winter scene

Class 6                       A Certain Slant of Light – Emily Dickinson

 

***All categories are NATURE RELATED***

Photo Contest Rules

  • Competitor must be a member in good standing in 2026 (up to date membership fees).
  • Photos are to be taken between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.
  • Photos must be submitted at the September 2026 meeting.
  • All pictures must be taken by the competitor and must be nature related.
  • Submit coloured photos, unless otherwise specified, no larger than 4” x 6”.
  • One entry, per class, per single membership.
  • Two entries per class, one per person, in a family membership.
  • Family members must be under 18 years as of September 2026 and be listed on membership form.
  • A photo will be withdrawn from the competition, at the discretion of the Photography Chair, if it does not adhere to the rules.
  • Previously submitted photos not allowed.
  • On the back of each photo write the class number but no name
  • Put photos in an envelope with your name on the outside and bring them to the September 2026 meeting.

SPRING 2025 Photo Contest

In addition to our annual photo contest judged by a professional photographer, we also hold a member-judged photo contest at our March general meeting!

Spring 2025 Photo Contest Reminder
Hard to believe we are talking about spring but it’s uplifting and looking forward to it.
Our spring photo contest will take place at our March 11, 2025 meeting. The categories are My Favourite Nature photo (colour), and My Favourite Nature photo (black & white). This contest is judged by members attending the meeting.
The contest rules are:
 Photo size is 4’ x 6”.
 Photo is to be taken by competitor.
 Photo can be taken any time, not just the current year.
 Photo may not have been previously entered into a SHS photo contest.
 One entry in each category per membership.
 Two entries per category in a family membership but the photo entries must be taken by each family member.
 Print your name on the back of your photos.
A table will be set up for the contest. Join in the fun – you’ve got nothing to lose!