Descriptions of Select Subjects 2027-2028
The select subject must be prominently displayed and the primary focus of the image.
Street Photography – September 13
Street photography is the art of capturing candid, unposed moments of human life and social interactions within public spaces.
Still Life – October 11
The image should focus on inanimate everyday objects such as food, flowers, or household items. Use lighting and composition to create interest and emphasize textures and shapes.
Architecture – November 8
The image captures buildings and structures, focusing on design, engineering, and materials, and the relationship between the structure and its surrounding environment.
Reflections – December 13
Reflections in photography are a creative tool that mirrors, distorts, or frames a scene using surfaces like water, glass, or polished metal to add depth and visual symmetry. The reflected subject should be the focus.
Minimalism – January 10
Minimalism focuses on a solitary subject, using abundant negative space and clean lines to eliminate distractions and focus on shapes and textures.
Travel – February 14
Travel photography captures the authentic essence, culture, and emotion of a specific place through its landscapes, people, and daily life.
Curves – March 13
Curves are a visual pathway, gently guiding the viewer’s eye through the frame along organic lines like winding roads, rivers, or patterns.
Anything Goes – April 10
Creativity and imagination are the tools that allow a photographer to capture an ordinary subject in an extraordinary way. Digital enhancements are allowed. The image can be anything the rules permit.
Animals – May 8
Animal photography captures a creature in its natural environment, telling a story that connects the viewer to the animal’s world. All animals are eligible.
Nature – June 12
Nature photography captures the raw beauty of the natural world, showing the power, serenity, or fragility of the environment. The subject must be naturally present in Nature. Digital enhancement and manipulation must not be obvious.
June 26 – End of Season Competition
Members can select up to 8 of their favorite accepted entries from the current season to reenter for the end of season competition. First, second, and third place winners are selected from each photo category by a panel of judges.
