Montana State Parks Foundation Photo Contest2 min read

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Capture the beauty of Montana’s state parks and have your photography featured in our upcoming calendar! We’re looking for stunning, high-resolution images that showcase the unique landscapes, wildlife, and experiences of our beloved parks.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Originality: Photos must be your own work, taken at a Montana State Park.
  • Resolution: Images should be high resolution (minimum 300 DPI) and suitable for print.
  • Content: Highlight the natural beauty, recreational activities, or iconic features of Montana’s state parks.

How to Enter:

  • Submit your photos by September 30th, 2025.
  • Include your name, contact information, and the name of the state park where each photo was taken.
  • Submit here!

Prizes:

Winning photos will be featured in the Montana State Parks Foundation Calendar. Additionally, the 12 winning photographers will be featured on across our digital platforms, with full credit to the photographers. Winners will receive a copy of the calendar and Montana State Parks Foundation water bottle and hat.

Montana State Parks Foundation Photo Contest – Terms & Conditions

  1. Eligibility: The contest is open to all photographers, both amateur and professional, who are 18 years or older. Contestants under 18 must have parental consent to have their photos published. Consent may be provided after winners are announced.
  2. Photo Requirements:
    • Photos MUST be original, taken by the entrant.
    • Digital editing is acceptable but photos should represent the natural and cultural beauty of the park. 
    • Images should be taken at a Montana State Park. Yellowstone and Glacier are not state parks!
    • Photos must be high-resolution (minimum 300 DPI) and suitable for print.
    • Generally speaking PNG, PDF, JPEG or other common photo file types are accepted. 
  3. Submission:
    • All entries must be submitted through the official contest portal by September 30, 2025.
    • Each participant may submit up to 5 photos, but each submission must be completed individually.
  4. Judging:
    • Photos will be judged based on creativity, composition, relevance to Montana’s state parks, and overall quality.
    • The Montana State Parks Foundation reserves the right to disqualify any entries that do not meet the required standards.
  5. Prizes:
    • Winning photos will be featured in the 2026 Montana State Parks Foundation calendar.
    • Winners will receive a calendar, water bottle, hat and a feature in our digital marketing.
  6. Rights & Usage:
    • By submitting your photo, you grant the Montana State Parks Foundation the right to use your image in promotional materials, including but not limited to the annual calendar, website, and social media, with full credit given to the photographer.
  7. Notification:
    • Winners will be notified via email by October 31st, 2025.
    • Winning photos may be shared on the Montana State Parks Foundation’s social media channels.
  8. Liability:
    • The Montana State Parks Foundation is not responsible for lost, late, or incomplete submissions.
    • Participants must submit original photos and ensure they have the legal right to submit their images.
  9. Contest Modifications:
    • The Montana State Parks Foundation reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time. Any changes will be communicated to participants.
  10. Acceptance of Terms: By entering the contest, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

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