2026 It's A Snap! Baltimore Photo Contest
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SEEKING ASPIRING PHOTOJOURNALISTS AND SHUTTERBUGS! No matter your level of expertise. Bring it on.
*** Minors (16 and up) are encouraged to participate with parental consent. ***
This year's theme is "Baltimore’s Architecture". We are looking for photos that represent the unique beauty of Baltimore’s buildings, bridges, monuments, and other architectural feats. Interior and exterior shots are welcomed! No professional models, please.
Winning photographers receive prizes, and the best images will be showcased on BNHA’s social media channels and exhibited to the public. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $500 gift card.
Photographs must be taken within the Baltimore National Heritage Area (map). All hi-res entries must be submitted electronically by December 31, 2026. Photos can be in color or black and white.
Why is the contest period so long? We want to give you a chance to capture city life in every season, from Spring to early Winter.
Please read the complete Rules and Requirements before submitting your photo. All entries must be submitted electronically by December 31, 2026.
For a photo in which a person is recognizable, you must secure a model release from the subject or, in the case of a minor, the subject’s parent or guardian and provide it to BNHA upon request. A model release is available on the heritage area’s website. (Click here for the form.)
This year's theme is "Baltimore’s Architecture."