Impressions of Blaine

Winter
Submission Dates: February 1 - 28
Finalists Announced: March 11
People's Choice Voting: March 11-31
Winners Announced: April 8

Spring
Submission Dates: May 1 - 31
Finalists Announced: June 10
People's Choice Voting: June 10 - 30
Winners Announced: July 8

Summer
Submission Dates: August 1 - 31
Finalists Announced: September 9
People's Choice Voting: September 9- 30
Winners Announced: October 7

Fall
Submission Dates: November 1 - 30
Finalists Announced: December 10
People's Choice Voting: December 10 - 31
Winners Announced: January 7

1. Amateur and professional photographers are welcome to enter.
2. City employees and their families are not eligible to participate.
3. Five entries per person in any combination of categories per season.
4. Entries must be submitted by the original photographer.
5. The photo must be representative of the season.
6. The photo must be taken in Blaine.
7. Minor digital enhancement is allowed, but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified.
8. Photo submissions with professional logos or watermarks will not be considered.
9. Submissions must be at least 1 MB in size with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
10. If the photo was taken in a public place, such as a park or on the street, there is no need for a photo release of identifiable people. However, if the photo was taken in a private location you must provide a photo release for each identifiable person in the photograph.

Impressions of Blaine Seasonal Photo Contest Postponed

Due to low turnout for the Spring contest, photos submitted will be added to the Summer group. Voting will begin the second week in September.
Next Contest
The Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest begins August 1.

Submission Dates: August 1-31
Finalists Announced: September 10
People's Choice Voting: September 10-30
Winner's Announced: October 8
Get Published
If you enter the contest, you may see your work in print – even if you do not win. Photos submitted to the contest will be used in city publicity, including city publications, the city website and city social media sites.

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on April 13, 2022

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest! Read More
Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on January 7, 2022

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest! Read More
Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on October 8, 2021

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest! Read More
Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on July 12, 2021

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest! Read More
Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on January 8, 2021

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest! Read More
Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on October 9, 2020

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest! Read More
Congratulations to the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on October 4, 2019

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest. Read More
2018 Spring Impressions of Blaine Flickr Photo Recap

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on July 6, 2018

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