Explore the captivating interplay between the light and night of winter with our 2025 Winter Photo Contest ‘The Art of Contrast’!
Winter’s bright days and long nights create a dramatic canvas – perfect for bold, expressive photography. This year, we invite you to slow down, look closely, and capture the natural contrasts that define the season. Think stark evergreens against fresh snow, minimalist winter wonderland scenes, warm and cool tones glowing from seasonal lights, or the naturally monochrome landscapes winter so often paints. Whether your style is raw, straight-out-of-camera magic or creatively edited artistry, we want to see how the push and pull of light and shadow inspires you. Show us how contrast transforms an ordinary winter moment into something extraordinary.
Ready to share your snowy interpretation of winter? Submit your most creative, high-contrast images for a chance to win exciting prizes in The Art of Contrast! You may submit up to three of your best winter photos that capture “The Art of Contrast’ for a chance to win one of three National Camera prize packages:
Grand Prize – $150 NCE gift card + Photofinishing Prize Pack
Second Place – $100 NCE gift card + Photofinishing Prize Pack
Third Place – $50 NCE gift card + Photofinishing Prize Pack
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Contest ends Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at 11:59pm Central Time.
Photos must be taken during 2023-2026, be at least 1500×2100 and no larger than 10MB. There is a limit of three (3) images per person, and photos with watermarks will not be considered. Photofinishing Prize Packs include vouchers for a free 8×10 metal print and 50 free 4×6/4×4 prints. Winners will be announced the following week via our social media channels, and we will reach out to each winner via the email submitted in the form below.
Please read before submitting your entry: Registration and submissions are accepted via National Camera Exchange’s website. Three winners will be selected by representatives of National Camera Exchange. Images will be judged on basic photography principles, including composition and focus. Our Photo Experts will also be looking at the uniqueness of the subject/image, so try to think creatively to help your image stand out! Odds of winning will vary based on the number of eligible entries received. Participants must be residents of Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa. No cash redemption or substitution of prizes is permitted. If you are unable to upload your images using the form above, please email your images to contests@natcam.com.
National Camera Exchange is not responsible for any lost, misdirected, or damaged entries, computer errors, glitches, or acts of nature. Due to uncontrollable circumstances and computer errors, this contest may end at any time. If there are not enough submissions, the contest may be cancelled. By entering this contest, and completing the form, you acknowledge that you have a signed consent(s) from every person(s) shown in the photo submission. Your children are the only exception to this rule.
All winners may be displayed on our social media sites, website, and/or in-store. By completing the online form, you agree to hold National Camera Exchange harmless against all liability for any injury suffered from contest participation. Furthermore, you give consent to have ANY of the photos submitted for this contest (even if your photo does not place in the finalists) to be used by National Camera Exchange for marketing and advertising materials, including display of winners on National Camera Exchange’s website, social media and/or for future contests, promotions and advertising. There will be no compensation aside from the prizes given to the winning entries. This consent may be cancelled in writing at any time. The completion of this form signifies your acceptance of this consent.
