Calling all photographers and visual artists! The Virginia Living Photography Awards celebrate the diverse beauty, culture, and creativity found across the Commonwealth. Here are the categories!
Submission Categories
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People & Lifestyle
Capture the spirit of Virginia! From candid moments with friends to captivating portraits, cozy interiors to vibrant street scenes, delicious meals to outdoor adventures—show us what makes life in Virginia special. Whether it’s a spontaneous laugh, your favorite local spot, or the way sunlight hits your morning coffee, we want to see Virginia through your lens. Let’s celebrate the people, places, and moments that make our state shine.
What We’re Looking For:
- Portrait photography (formal, informal, environmental, fashion)
- Architecture and interior design
- Food and culinary presentation
- Homes and gardens
- Sports and recreation
- Celebrations and events
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Nature & Wildlife
Show us Virginia’s wild side! From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sandy shores of Virginia Beach, backyard birds to forest creatures, blooming flowers to stormy skies—capture the natural beauty that surrounds you. Whether it’s a breathtaking sunset, a curious squirrel, morning dew on grass, or your favorite hiking trail, we want to see how Virginia’s outdoors moves you. Big or small, near or far, let’s celebrate the amazing nature right outside our door.
What We’re Looking For:
- Landscape photography (mountains, valleys, forests)
- Seascapes and waterways
- Wildlife in natural habitats
- Flora (wildflowers, trees, plants)
- Macro/close-up nature details
- Weather phenomena and seasonal changes
- Sunrise/sunset scenes
- Natural patterns and textures
Submissions are OPEN!
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