2025 Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition

Posted on 28 December 2024

Submissions open
9 January 2025

Submissions close
5 May 2025

Who may enter
The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers.

Short description

The competition is organized by the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Canada.

“ The competition’s goal is to showcase the best in mountain-themed photo essays – to recognize the best stories told through a series of still images. We invite photographers to submit photos to illustrate their mountain related stories whether culture, adventure, wildlife, sport, environment, or natural history. 

Submit a photo essay with three (3) to five (5) images that together tell a story.

Images must have been taken within the last two years (2023 – 2024).

Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.

Prize
The Grand Prize winner will receive $3,000 CAD.

Competition website
Visit the official competition website for more information.