The 2026 Biennial Wissahickon Photo Contest is now open for submissions. Presented by Friends of the Wissahickon, Wissahickon Trails, and Woodmere Art Museum, this year’s contest invites photographers of all experience levels to share images that capture the beauty, character, and changing seasons of the Wissahickon.
Photos may be taken in Wissahickon Valley Park, along the Green Ribbon Trail, or at any Wissahickon Trails-managed preserve. Whether you’re photographing spring wildflowers, summer creek scenes, fall color, winter trails, wildlife, quiet moments, or the people who help bring these places to life, we want to see what the Wissahickon means to you.
Submissions will be accepted from April 1 to October 15. Winners will be announced October 29.
2026 Categories
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This year’s contest features four seasonal categories:
Spring, Summer, Fall Winter
Contest Rules
• Enter only photographs taken by you, the entrant.
• Enter photos taken within the last 3 years.
• You may enter up to 4 photos.
• Photos should be high resolution (at least 300 DPI) and in one of the following file formats: .tiff, .eps, .jpg, .png, or .gif.
• File names should follow this format:
last name_category_submission number or
last name_youth_category_submission number
EX: smith_wildlife_1.jpg or smith_youth_wildlife_4.jpg.
• Location of the photo must be included in the description of each photo.
• Provide a current phone number, email and mailing address
Prizes will be awarded for
Best in Show: $150
People’s Choice: $75
Best Phone Camera Submission: $50
First place in each seasonal category: $50
