yes, Columbus Photo Contest

WHAT DOES COLUMBUS LOOK LIKE TO YOU?

Maybe it’s the skyline at sunset. Your favorite neighborhood restaurant. A packed arena. A quiet park. Public art. A festival. Or a hidden corner of the city that deserves a little more attention.

The yes, Columbus Photography Contest is looking for images that tell your Columbus story—with $10,000 in cash prizes to celebrate the people, places and moments that make our city memorable.

Free to enter and open to amateurs, professionals and everyone in between, the contest welcomes up to five original photographs per person.

Enter in one of eight categories:

• Arts & Culture
• Neighborhoods & Community
• Architecture & Skyline
• Dining & Nightlife
• Sports & Entertainment
• Public Spaces & Parks
• Lifestyle & Everyday Moments
• Hidden Gems & Local Character

$10,000 IN CASH PRIZES

• Best Overall Photograph: $1,000
• Eight Category Winners: $500 each
• 20 People’s Choice Awards: $250 each

A panel of judges will select the Best Overall Photograph and category winners. The public can vote for their favorite entries to help determine the People’s Choice Awards.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Contest dates: August 15–November 15, 2026

Ready to share your view? Submit your photos, browse the gallery and vote for your favorites.

Enter the yes, Columbus Photography Contest

Complete rules, eligibility requirements and voting details are available on the contest entry page.