We are excited about our upcoming image competition coming up on Feb 21, 2026!
Are you picking out your photos and getting them ready to submit?
Entries will be scored by a panel of highly qualified judges. Showcase your work, gain valuable feedback and be recognized for excellence in photographic imagery.
If you need help getting your digital images ready, here is a step-by-step video to guide you through the process.
How to prepare your photo for print comp
If this is your first time participating in Print Comp, you can read some information about it at the link below.
Tips for First Time Print Comp participants
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No late entries will be accepted
The photo competition will be on Feb 21, 2025.
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Annual state image competition
Please review the latest image competition rules before submitting PPofMI Image Comp Rules-2025-11-24.pdf.
Merited images will count towards the PPofMI Michigan Imaging Award (MIA)
The Annual Image Competition is open to all photographers. PPofMI Members are eligible for awards. Membership must be up to date to qualify for Awards. Please login to your ppofmi.com account to confirm your membership status.
Image Entry Cost
Photographic Open and Master Artist are separate categories. You may enter in one or both. Fees are $20.00 per image for PPofMI member or non-member and can submit UNLIMITED entries in any category.
Next Generation (Students) is for ages 17 and younger. Fee is $10.00 per entry.
Image Critiques are available for $10.00 each
Four for Four Entries
You must designate which four entries (if entering over 4) you want chosen for the "4 for 4 Award" This award does not automatically take your four highest entry scores.
Workshop Image Entries
Entries in the Workshop category are ONLY eligible for the "Best of Show Workshop" award.
**David Boyce Scholarship to Great Lakes Institute of Photography. $100.00 awarded to the highest scoring first time entry.
To celebrate your art, a Print Exhibit will be at Great Lakes PhotoMax 2026, showing all the art submitted to the competition.
Awards
Awards will be presented at the Annual Banquet March 7th at the Somerset Inn, Troy, MI (during PhotoMax 2026). Enjoy a multi-course meal and classy cocktails with members and their partners at this black tie optional event. A beautiful evening celebrating excellence in imagery. (the banquet is a separate ticket) via the
PhotoMax Registry Page.
FEEL FREE TO ORGANIZE YOUR OWN WATCH PARTY AND JOIN US FOR ALL THE FUN!
Scheduled Watch Party Locations:
To be determined
