2026/2027 Themes
Images must be sized to 1080 x 1920 pixels max
September
Black and White - Images in black and white photography. Black and white photography is the art of creating images without color, using light, shadow, contrast, texture, and composition to tell a story. Removing color often emphasizes emotion, shapes, and details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Black and White - Images in black and white photography. Black and white photography is the art of creating images without color, using light, shadow, contrast, texture, and composition to tell a story. Removing color often emphasizes emotion, shapes, and details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
October
Minimalism -
Minimalism -
Minimalism photography is the art of saying more with less. By simplifying a scene to its essential elements, minimalist images create a sense of calm, balance, and elegance. A single subject surrounded by negative space invites the viewer to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the beauty of simplicity. Rather than filling the frame with detail, minimalist photographers carefully remove distractions and focus on shape, light, texture, and composition. A lone tree standing in a snow-covered field, a single flower against a plain background, or the clean lines of modern architecture can become powerful visual statements. The generous use of empty space gives the subject room to breathe, allowing its form and character to take center stage.
November
Daily Life -Daily life photography celebrates the beauty found in ordinary moments. Rather than waiting for spectacular events, it focuses on the quiet experiences that make up everyday living—morning routines, family gatherings, conversations, work, hobbies, and peaceful moments at home or outdoors. These photographs tell authentic stories, preserving memories that might otherwise be forgotten.
Daily Life -Daily life photography celebrates the beauty found in ordinary moments. Rather than waiting for spectacular events, it focuses on the quiet experiences that make up everyday living—morning routines, family gatherings, conversations, work, hobbies, and peaceful moments at home or outdoors. These photographs tell authentic stories, preserving memories that might otherwise be forgotten.
December
Harvest / Fall Festival The best harvest photographs combine warm natural light with authentic moments. Early morning and late afternoon—the golden hours—bathe fields and orchards in rich, soft light that enhances the colors and textures of the season. Candid images of farmers, families, and volunteers working together add emotion and depth, while close-up photographs of weathered hands, ripe produce, and rustic tools reveal the character and craftsmanship behind every successful harvest.
Harvest / Fall Festival The best harvest photographs combine warm natural light with authentic moments. Early morning and late afternoon—the golden hours—bathe fields and orchards in rich, soft light that enhances the colors and textures of the season. Candid images of farmers, families, and volunteers working together add emotion and depth, while close-up photographs of weathered hands, ripe produce, and rustic tools reveal the character and craftsmanship behind every successful harvest.
January
Mushrooms - Mushroom photography reveals the fascinating beauty hidden on the forest floor. From tiny fungi nestled among moss and fallen leaves to colorful toadstools emerging after a gentle rain, mushrooms offer an endless variety of shapes, textures, and patterns. Their delicate forms and rich details make them ideal subjects for close-up and macro photography.
Mushrooms - Mushroom photography reveals the fascinating beauty hidden on the forest floor. From tiny fungi nestled among moss and fallen leaves to colorful toadstools emerging after a gentle rain, mushrooms offer an endless variety of shapes, textures, and patterns. Their delicate forms and rich details make them ideal subjects for close-up and macro photography.
February
Porch / Porches Thoughtful composition can showcase both the people and the setting. Framing subjects with porch columns, railings, hanging plants, or open doorways adds depth and visual interest, while seasonal decorations such as spring flowers, summer ferns, autumn pumpkins, or winter wreaths help tell the story of the changing year.
Porch / Porches Thoughtful composition can showcase both the people and the setting. Framing subjects with porch columns, railings, hanging plants, or open doorways adds depth and visual interest, while seasonal decorations such as spring flowers, summer ferns, autumn pumpkins, or winter wreaths help tell the story of the changing year.
March
Look Stright Up Looking straight up photography offers a fresh perspective by encouraging us to see the world from an entirely different angle. Instead of focusing on what lies ahead, the camera is pointed directly toward the sky, revealing dramatic patterns, symmetry, and unexpected beauty overhead. Whether beneath a towering forest canopy, surrounded by city skyscrapers, or gazing up at the intricate ceiling of a historic building, this unique viewpoint transforms familiar scenes into captivating works of art.
Look Stright Up Looking straight up photography offers a fresh perspective by encouraging us to see the world from an entirely different angle. Instead of focusing on what lies ahead, the camera is pointed directly toward the sky, revealing dramatic patterns, symmetry, and unexpected beauty overhead. Whether beneath a towering forest canopy, surrounded by city skyscrapers, or gazing up at the intricate ceiling of a historic building, this unique viewpoint transforms familiar scenes into captivating works of art.
April
Stairs Stair photography transforms an everyday architectural feature into a striking visual subject. Whether capturing the graceful curves of a spiral staircase, the weathered charm of old wooden steps, or the bold lines of a modern design, stairs naturally guide the viewer's eye through an image. Their repeating patterns, leading lines, and changing perspectives create photographs that are both artistic and compelling.
Stairs Stair photography transforms an everyday architectural feature into a striking visual subject. Whether capturing the graceful curves of a spiral staircase, the weathered charm of old wooden steps, or the bold lines of a modern design, stairs naturally guide the viewer's eye through an image. Their repeating patterns, leading lines, and changing perspectives create photographs that are both artistic and compelling.
May
Year-end Judging There is no theme for this month
Year-end Judging There is no theme for this month
In addition to our Theme category, we offer an Open competition category.
In non-judged we have two categories - Open non-judged and B&W / Monochrome non-judged.
Image submissions due by 21st of each month
Images submitted must not exceed 1080 px height and 1920 px width
