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2026 Maine PPA Photographic
Image Competition
Show your work. Grow your craft. Fuel your creative soul.
Why participate?
You’re good at what you do, and we know it. Don’t wait for others to realize it on their own—go for it!
Participating in MPPA’s annual image competition gives you the opportunity to show your work. It also provides an opportunity to get better at what you do. After all, the critiques that are given offer ways to improve your images. You’ll walk away filled with ideas and inspiration to fuel your creative soul. Below are some helpful links to help you get started.
How to Enter
Submit your images at printcompetition.com.
Competition Details
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Any photographer may enter the competition for image judging and scoring.
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Dues must be paid in full by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to be considered for member awards.
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Entries must be registered and uploaded by 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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15 entries are allowed per person. Albums count as one entry (maximum of 2 albums).
Creative Challenge—"Geometry"
Creative Challenge entries are free for members
To enter, email your entry to info@maineppa.com with subject "Creative Challenge 2026."
Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by 2 PM
Entry Fees per image/album:
$12 MPPA members
$15 Public
Download the Complete 2026 Rules Here
Jury Chair
Mark Sweeney
Judging Panel
Christie Newell
Jamie Hayes
Jeff Dachowski
Nick Seth Smith
Thea Martin
JUDGING WILL BE DONE REMOTELY VIA ZOOM ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026, STARTING AT 10 AM (EST)
Stream the competition on the Print Competition Game Day app: http://printcompetition.com/event/gameday
Please contact James Flachsbart at flaxstudios@gmail.com with any questions.
New this year
Get image critiques from our jurors after judging!
Choose the images you entered and submit through printcompetition.com to get real feedback from our amazing panel of jurors for just $10 per image.