Photo Competitions
Challenge yourself with monthly themed competitions judged by professionals. Improve your skills and get recognized for your talent.
Theme: Golden Hour
Capture the magic of that perfect light just after sunrise or before sunset. Show us how golden hour transforms your subjects.
Categories
Enter the category that best fits your image
Open
Any subject matter, any style. Your creative vision, unlimited.
Nature
Wildlife, landscapes, plants, and natural phenomena.
Monochrome
Black and white or single-color toned images.
Creative/Altered
Composites, digital art, and heavily processed images.
Recent Winners
Congratulations to our talented photographers
Morning Mist Over Vineyards
Sarah Mitchell
January 2026
Coastal Sunset
David Chen
January 2026
City Lights at Dusk
Maria Rodriguez
January 2026
Winter Storm
James Wilson
December 2025
Redwood Cathedral
Linda Park
December 2025
Autumn Reflections
Robert Thompson
December 2025
Competition Rules
To ensure fair and enjoyable competitions for all members, please follow these guidelines when submitting your images.
- All images must be the original work of the member submitting them.
- Images may be color or monochrome unless the category specifies otherwise.
- Basic adjustments are allowed: exposure, color balance, sharpening, cropping.
- Creative category allows composites and extensive manipulation.
- Images must not have been previously entered in SRPS competitions.
- Maximum two entries per member per competition night.
- Images must be submitted by midnight on the Tuesday before competition.
- Judges' decisions are final and based on impact, composition, and technical quality.
Ready to Compete?
Join us to enter competitions and showcase your photography skills.