Summer Photo Contest

Submitted By: Denis Mutwiri

It’s our 5th annual Summer Photo Contest!

Share your passion for protecting the balance between people and our planet by showcasing your photographs of the natural spaces, different cultures, and wildlife that inspire you.

Be sure to read our photo guidelines and contest rules before submitting your photo using the form below.

Photo Guidelines

We’re looking for quality photographs to feature on our website and in our newsletters. The winning image will be featured in our September magazine issue.

  • Please upload your image as a PNG or JPG file

  • Minimum photo size: 1500 px X 1200 px

  • Your photo’s location and description need to be included

  • Participants can submit as many photo entries as they like.

  • Note: Due to some glitches with WordPress, we prefer that participants submit photos via computer, instead of mobile device.

 

Photo of a a decomposing redwood submitted by Catherine H. Knoop

Contest Rules

We’re interested in photos highlighting Earth’s natural beauty, showcasing different cultures, and capturing flora and fauna in their natural habitats.

  • Submit your photos by World Population Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

  • You must own full rights to any photographs that you submit. General photos of people in public spaces do not need to have photo releases. If you’re featuring a portrait of a person, family, or small group, though, in which their personal features are easily recognizable, then photo releases must be obtained.

  • Your submission permits us to distribute the image across our various media platforms. We cannot be held responsible for the misuse of your photo by a third party. If this is a concern, we encourage you to copyright your image with a watermark (small and not covering important parts of the image, please!) to establish ownership.

     

Photo of a Baltimore Oriole in Wissahickon Valley Park submitted by John Nelson

Photo Contest Submission Form

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Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Please include city, state, and country.
Please provide a description of your photo and any additional details you wish to share with us.
Please share what makes you feel passionately about addressing population issues.
By entering your photo in the contest, you certify that the submitted image(s) are original works and that no other party has any right or claim to the image(s).
By submitting my photos, I grant Population Connection permission to distribute the image(s) across their various media platforms and print outlets. I understand they cannot be held responsible for the misuse of my photo by a third party.