First Prize
Photography Competition & Exhibition
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
Submit your work to Milford Photo's photo competition and online exhibition! This is an open-themed photography competition for photographers of all skill levels.
Images will be showcased in an online gallery.
COMPETITION GUIDELINES & DATES
Theme: open (work must be your own; no AI)
Eligibility: photographers of all skill levels from anywhere in the USA
Submission Fee: $10 per photo
Submissions: October 5th - October 24, 2026, 11:59 PM
People's Choice Voting: Coming Soon
Awards Night: TBD
Online Exhibition Dates: November 14 - December 31, 2026
WIN PRIZES!
| Award | Prize | |
|---|---|---|
| First Place | $200 Milford Photo gift card AND | ProMasterXC-M 525K Professional Tripod |
| Second Place | $150 Milford Photo gift card AND | TenbaSolstice V2 12L Sling Bag ($139 value) |
| Third Place | $100 Milford Photo gift card AND | NanlitePavoTube II ($89vlue) |
| Honorable Mention (3) | $50 Milford Photo gift card | |
| People's Choice | $50 Milford Photo gift card |
2025 PHOTO COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
It was wonderful to witness the creativity and talent that poured into our 2025 Photography Competition & Exhibition! We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who shared their unique perspectives and to those who took the time to appreciate and vote for their favorite images.
We had the pleasure of celebrating these incredible contributions and announcing the award recipients at an in-person event held at Café Atlantique.
Please enjoy the winner images and digital showcase of the exhibition below. We hope you enjoy revisiting the stunning imagery and celebrating the achievements of our talented participants.
2025 PHOTO COMPETITION & EXHIBITION WINNERS
Second Prize
Third Prize
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
People's Choice
VIEW 2025 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION & EXHIBITION ENTRY SLIDESHOW
BROWSE 2025 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION & EXHIBITION VIRTUAL GALLERY
NAVIGATING THE VIRTUAL GALLERY:
Begin by clicking anywhere in the middle of the room.
🧠Keyboard Navigation Guide for Art Steps Gallery:
- Arrow Keys (← ↑ ↓ →) – Move your view or navigate through the space:
- ↑ Up Arrow: Move forward
- ↓ Down Arrow: Move backward
- ← Left Arrow / → Right Arrow: Turn your view left or right
- W, A, S, D Keys – Alternate movement controls (like in video games):
- W: Walk forward
- A: Pan left
- S: Walk backward
- D: Pan right
- Mouse Drag – Click and drag to look around (pan your view)
- Scroll Wheel – Zoom in or out slightly
- Click on the Floor – Instantly teleport to that location
Click photo to see title & artist.
