Look through your photo files. What do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in between, odds are it captures a glimpse of what it’s like to call the St. Croix Valley home. From June 1–July 31, our annual Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest is open to photographers of all ages and experience levels. Explore your shots from this past year, and share what the spirit of this community looks like through your lens. Categories include: Abstract, People, Pets, Places, Seasons and Wildlife.
Submissions:
- Submissions are accepted between 8 a.m. June 1–5 p.m. July 31.
- Entrants must live, work or attend school in the St. Croix Valley.
- Entrants may submit up to five photos, with no more than three in any category.
- Photos should be taken in the St. Croix Valley.
- Generally, photos should have been taken within a year of the submission date.
- Photo submissions that are AI generated will not be considered. The use of heavy filters or photo editing is discouraged.
- Please remove professional signatures and watermarks from submissions.
- Photos files should be between 1MB–3MB.
- Participants must have permission from any persons pictured in the photo to use that photo and permission of a parent in the case of minors. St. Croix Valley is not responsible for obtaining subject permissions. Subject permissions must be obtained before submitting photos to the photo contest.
Readers’ Choice:
- Readers’ Choice voting is open August 15–31 on our website.
- Readers can vote once per day per category in the Readers’ Choice poll.
- There will be one overall Readers’ Choice winner.
Winners:
- Winning images could be featured in our magazine, website and social media platforms.
- Depending on the number of entrants, a first, second and third place will be awarded. Judges may also select additional photos for honorable mention.
- All decisions will be final; judges reserve the right to award a winner in any category.
- The results of the contest will be posted on our website on September 1.
