Deadline: 15 September 2024
Applications are now open for the Exploresask Photo Contest to submit most striking content that captures the natural beauty of Saskatchewan and tells stories about its people and communities.
Categories
- The six contest categories are:
- People and Places: Portraits of Saskatchewan people from all walks of life enjoying indoor or outdoor activities, and places that portray the community spirit and liveliness of Saskatchewan cities and towns, cityscapes, local attractions and urban life.
- Prairie: Scenic photos from prairie regions; hidden treasures such as valleys, hills and badlands; other natural features displaying the province’s diverse geography in any season.
- Wildlife: Images that showcase Saskatchewan’s beautiful wild animals, birds and insects.
- Winter: Scenes of winter in Saskatchewan, from outdoor activities to wild snowy landscapes.
- Woods and Water: Photography that features Saskatchewan’s abundant lakes and rivers, as well as Saskatchewan’s diverse forests and trees, from lodgepole pine and aspen groves in the south to the northern boreal forests.
- Video: Submit an edited piece or single shot video (60 seconds maximum) of Saskatchewan wildlife, people, places and landscapes.
Prize Information
- The prize-winning photographer in each category will receive a $500 Visa gift card. The Grand Prize winner, selected from the five photography category winners, will receive an additional $500 Visa gift card. The prize for the Video category is a $1,000 Visa gift card. The winner in the Video category will not be considered in the selection of the Grand Prize.
What’s new?
- In previous years, contestants could enter photos by using hashtags on social media. That feature has been discontinued for the 2024 contest.
- Individuals entering the contest will only be eligible to win one category, plus Grand Prize.
- The photo gallery displays a random selection of entries. Even if you do not see your photo displayed in the online gallery, be assured that your entry has been successfully submitted.
Who can apply?
- Amateur and professional photographers and videographers.
For more information, visit Saskatchewa.