NHPPA IMAGE COMPETITION

Competition judging is complete!

Join us at Banquet on March 26, 2026 for awards

Register here

Be sure to take advantage of these programs and deadlines!

Annual "Print Critique" Program: January 18, 2026 | PAST

Print Competition Photo Festival with Jeff Dachowski: January 31, 2026 | PAST

Early-bird Deadline: 12:00PM Saturday, February 15, 2026 | PAST

Deadline: 12:00PM Saturday, February 21, 2026 | PAST

Judging: Watch LIVE on Zoom, February 22, 2026 | PAST

NHPPA Banquet and Awards: March 28, 2026

Each year, NHPPA has a Creative Challenge category in its competition that participants can enter. The theme is chosen by the previous year's winner. This category has its own award and scoring does not count towards other awards. Its main purpose it to have fun creating!

2026 Juror Panel

Jury Chair:

Ed Pedi M.Photog., Cr.

Judges:

James Flachsbart M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog., CPP
Julie Savage M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP
Thea Martin M.Photog.Cr.
Gena Tussey M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP
Bob Coates M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP

Image Competition Resources

The Photographic Exhibitions Committee (PEC) of PPA uses the 12 elements as the “gold standard” to define a merit image. 12 Elements of a Merit Image

A few things that you should consider and have a working knowledge of are listed below. PPA and YouTube have many resources on these topics and more.
◦ Adding a presentation to your completed image
◦ Resizing and naming your image
◦ Album entry
◦ Profiles and calibration
◦ Choosing the correct category

Image Competition Rules

View the NHPPA Image Competition Rules here: Image-Comp-Rules-2026.pdf

Various NHPPA members talk about how they benefitted from entering image competition.

Member Resources

New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association
P.O. Box 4085
Manchester, NH 03108-4085

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