ADVANCED: Portrait Study

One or more individuals-focus on character, mood, and storytelling

  1. Celena Sandaker, Armstrong, BC
  2. Alexis Danielsen, Spallumcheen, BC
  3. Amie Roussel, Vernon, BC

ADVANCED: Animal Dynamics

Two or more animals interacting-capture movement, relationship, or tension

  1. Diane Gibbins, Armstrong, BC
  2. Krystal Fox, Armstrong, BC
  3. Cara Oliver, Spallumcheen, BC

ADVANCED: Beyond Borders

Compelling travel imagery that tells a story of place

  1. Hannah-Marie Gibbs, Armstrong, BC
  2. Arne Flaten, Armstrong, BC

ADVANCED: Wide Angle Views

Sweeping views with depth, light, and strong composition

  1. Cheryl Skipper, Armstrong, BC

ADVANCED: Into the Shadows

Low light photograph - use shadow and contrast to create mood

  1. Alexis Danielsen, Spallumcheen, BC
  2. Celena Sandaker, Armstrong, BC

ADVANCED: Monochrome Exposure

Black & white imagery with strong tonal range and intentional contrast

  1. Jake Bapty, Spallumcheen, BC
  2. Wolf Wesle, Grindrod, BC
  3. Celena Sandaker, Armstrong, BC

ADVANCED: Frozen Motion

High-speed action-precision timing and technical excellence

  1. Celena Sandaker, Armstrong, BC
  2. Krystal Fox, Armstrong, BC

ADVANCED: Flow & Motion

Moving water-explore motion, texture, and long exposure techniques (digital enhancement permitted)

  1. Wolf Wesle, Grindrod, BC
  2. Celena Sandaker, Armstrong, BC
  3. Cheryl Skipper, Armstrong, BC

ADVANCED: Conceptual

An image driven by idea, mood, or artistic vision

  1. Celena Sandaker, Armstrong, BC
  2. Amie Roussel, Vernon, BC
  3. Alexis Danielsen, Spallumcheen, BC

ADVANCED: Macro World

Extreme close-up detail not seen by the naked eye

  1. Dani-Lynn Bavle, Armstrong, BC

ADVANCED: Weathered & Worn

Time, texture, and story-people, places, or objects shaped by age

  1. Danielle Botkin, Enderby, BC

ADULT OPEN: In Their Element, 1-2 people

  1. Amy Shelling, Vernon, BC
  2. Allison Periton, Vernon, BC
  3. Thea Sievert, Armstrong, BC

ADULT OPEN: Strip it Back (Black&White), 1 person

Strip it back-show real feeling through light, shadow, and expression

  1. Jen Lemire-Joinson, Armstrong, BC
  2. Kirsten Renpenning, Armstrong, BC
  3. Matthew Cornies, Vernon, BC

ADULT OPEN: Snap the Small Stuff

Insects and small creatures caught in action

  1. Savala Axell, Grindrod, BC
  2. Shawna Monson, Spallumcheen, BC
  3. Makayla Willment, Armstrong, BC

ADULT OPEN: Focus on the Wild

Wildlife in their natural world

  1. Kali Beck, Lumby, BC
  2. Kelley Reist, Armstrong, BC
  3. Cheryl Skipper, Armstrong, BC

ADULT OPEN: Everyday Life

Simple Moments that tell a story

  1. Rachell Dougherty, Armstrong, BC
  2. Lance Skoreyko, Armstrong, BC
  3. Kali Beck, Lumby, BC

ADULT OPEN: Framed Adventures

Your favourite travel moment around the world

  1. Sophie Aspinall, Armstrong, BC
  2. Jeff Normandeau, Armstrong, BC
  3. Candice Schneider, Armstrong, BC

ADULT OPEN: Chasing Light

Sunrises, sunsets, and golden hour magic

  1. Jeremy Poettcker, Armstrong, BC
  2. Sierra Bing, Armstrong, BC
  3. Angela Case Ryll, Vernon, BC

ADULT OPEN: Into the Woods

Forest landscapes and natural beauty

  1. Trevor Rizun, Spallumcheen, BC
  2. Melodee Bare, Armstrong, BC
  3. Sarah Pasley, Armstrong, BC

ADULT OPEN: Click! Perfectly Timed

Be ready-capture a moment you almost missed

  1. Cristie Sewell, Spallumcheen, BC
  2. Jeremy Poettcker, Armstrong, BC
  3. Lauren Brown, Armstrong, BC

ADULT OPEN: Lines & Designs (Architectural photography)

Architecture, patterns, shapes, and striking structures

  1. Shayla McDonald, Armstrong, BC
  2. Grace Stussi, Armstrong, BC
  3. Brant Jackson, Armstrong, BC

ADULT OPEN: Family Focus

Group shot (3-9 people) - capture connection, chaos, or character

  1. Lauren Fowler, Armstrong, BC
  2. Rachel Klassen, Armstrong, BC
  3. Tony Hatten, Armstrong, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: In the Frame, Faces & Friends

Portraits of one or more people - real moments or posed shots

  1. Abigail Ganson, Vernon, BC
  2. Avalynn Bucknell, Armstrong, BC
  3. Ava Flaten, Armstrong, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Focus on Farm Life

Capture life with farm animals up close

  1. Olivia Southworth, Armstrong, BC
  2. Brooklyn Bowling, Armstrong, BC
  3. Kaia Lloyd, Shallmucheen, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Feathered Friends

Birds in action or at rest

  1. Marcus Leyenhorst, Spallumcheen, BC
  2. Henry Kyle, Kelowna, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Bloom & Grow

Flowers, plants, and all things green

  1. Lucy Popowich, Armstrong, BC
  2. Eliza Runzer, Armstrong, BC
  3. Paige Isaac, Armstrong, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Canada through my Lens

Travel moments from across Canada

  1. Emily Weiss, Armstrong, BC
  2. Jordyn Stickles, Vernon, BC
  3. Weston Sievert, Armstrong, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Framed Country Views

Rural landscapes and open spaces

  1. Logan Reist, Armstrong, BC
  2. Marcus Leyenhorst, Spallumcheen, BC
  3. Olivia De la Perrelle, Armstrong, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Winter scenes

Snowy moments, cold vibes, and winter beauty

  1. Liam Phillips, Spallumcheen, BC
  2. Brianna Willment, Armstrong, BC
  3. Emmett Moore, Armstrong, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Edit It! Before and After

Digitally enhanced photo - show the transformation

  1. Henry Kyle, Kelowna, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Snap the Action - Game on!

Sports and action-freeze the moment

  1. Anna Peebles, Salmon Arm, BC
  2. James Cornies, Vernon, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Moody & Dramatic

Use light, shadow, and mood to tell a story

  1. Julia Smutylo, Armstrong, BC

TEENS 13 - 17 YRS: Through My Lens

Show us your world, your way-get creative

  1. Myles Bing, Armstrong, BC
  2. Brooke Weiss, Armstrong, BC
  3. Jordyn Paulsen, Armstrong, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Snap a Smile - Family & Friends

Capture your favourite people smiling and having fun

  1. Annabelle Kyle, Kelowna, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Capture the Cuteness

Animals and pets being adorable, silly or sweet

  1. Andie Hansen, Spallumcheen, BC
  2. Emma Bennett, Spallumcheen, BC
  3. Teagan Dase, Armstrong, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Color Click!

  1. Kate Smutylo, Armstrong, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Bugs Life Close-up

Get up close and catch a bug doing bug things.

  1. Paisley Strohm, Spallumcheen, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Cool Nature

Show us a place that made you say 'wow!'

  1. Ryker Versteeg, Armstrong, BC
  2. Paisley Evans, Enderby, BC
  3. Sebastien Tremblay, Armstrong, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Winter fun

Snow, swim, or chilly adventures!

  1. Brooklyn Evans, Enderby, BC
  2. Paisley Evans, Enderby, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Splash! Summer Fun

Water, swim, or soak up the sun!

  1. Kate Smutylo, Armstrong, BC
  2. Avalynn Bucknell, Armstrong, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: Happy Clicks

Capture something that makes you smile

  1. Declan Ryll, Vernon, BC
  2. Mya Page, Armstrong, BC
  3. Elise Martin, Armstrong, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: From Farm to Plate

Farm or Garden - How does food grow?

  1. Charlie Rizun, Armstrong, BC
  2. Olivia Runzer, Armstrong, BC

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: 'Say Cheese!'

Smiles, goofy expressions, big laugh, or someone saying 'cheese'

  1. Emmia Southworth, Armstrong, BC
  2. Boden Dougherty, Armstrong, BC
  3. Matilda Shelling, Vernon, BC