Photography Contest

California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

the scenic coast and Pacific Ocean off California, people and the California coast, or California ocean and coastal wildlife

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to amateurs

Entry Fees |

FREE

Prizes |

Other

Host |

California Coastal Commission

Welcome to the 23rd Annual California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest, presented by the California Coastal Commission and Thank You Ocean. Contest prizes generously donated by – Dashe Cellars, Central Coast Outdoors, Discovery Whale Watch, Condor Express, Malibu Wine Hikes, Blue Water Kayaking, Bernardus Vineyards and Winery, Captain Jacks, Princess Monterey Whale Watching, San Dog Kayak Adventures, Newport Landing Whale Watching, Santa Barbara Sailing Center, The Duckhorn Portfolio, Adventures By The Sea, San Diego Whale Watch, Simply Straws.

About Photo Contests 2022

What best way to showcase your work than photo contests? Successful photographers from around the world are discovered by submitting their work to photography competitions. By taking part in these contests, you can either win cash prizes, equipment, or traveling exhibitions at renowned institutions. In any case, the best photography contests give you the opportunity to gain more exposure and to show your best work to a large audience.

For all these good reasons, we have decided to select the world’s best photography contests, competitions, and calls for entries of 2022. Some of them are free of charges, some other prestigious photography awards charge nominal fees to enter multiple photographs. But whatever you choose, it's worth a try!