Impressions of Blaine

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Spring

Submission Dates: May 1 - 31, 2021
Finalists Announced: June 11, 2021
People's Choice Voting: June 11 - 30, 2021
Winners Announced: July 9, 2021

Summer

Submission Dates: August 1 - 31, 2021
Finalists Announced: September 10, 2021
People's Choice Voting: September 10 - 30, 2021
Winners Announced: October 8, 2021

Fall

Submission Dates: November 1 - 30, 2020
Finalists Announced: December 11, 2020
People's Choice Voting: December 11 - 31, 2020
Winners Announced: January 8, 2021

Winter

Submission Dates: February 1 - 28, 2021
Finalists Announced: March 5, 2021
People's Choice Voting: March 5 - 31, 2021
Winners Announced: April 9, 2021

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.

Entering is easy and FREE!
1. All photos must be submitted digitally.
2. Rename your photo the following way:
  Season_category name_photographer name_ title of photo
  For example: Fall_3_JohnSmith_MyDogSpot
3. Photos including identifiable people taken in a private location require a photo release form for each individual. Download a form below.
4. Complete the online form and upload your digital photo.
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.

Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest Now Open

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on November 1, 2020

Show us your best shot. From people, pets, and places to celebrations and locations, you are invited to show us your impression of Blaine. 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
Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on July 10, 2020

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

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on April 10, 2020

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 10, 2020

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

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on July 5, 2019

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

Posted to News: Impressions of Blaine on April 5, 2019

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest! Read More
Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine 2018 Fall Photo Contest

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

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall 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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