2024 Photo Contest
Welcome to the 2024 Joshua Tree National Park Photography Contest!
We are excited to invite you to participate in our annual photography contest, celebrating the beauty and wonder of Joshua Tree National Park. This is your chance to share your unique experiences and win exciting prizes!
How to Enter
To participate, simply follow these steps:
- Capture Your Experience: Take a photo at Joshua Tree National Park. Your photo can feature landscapes, plants, animals, humans, rocks, recreation, sunsets, or any moment that highlights your experience in the park. *Since last year’s winning photo featured the night sky, we ask that you refrain from submitting night sky photos unless they capture the recent aurora borealis event from the weekend of May 10, 2024.
- Share on Instagram: Post your photo on Instagram by July 5th.
- Use Hashtag: Include the hashtag #JTNPphoto2024 in your caption.
- Tell Your Story: In your caption, describe your photo and explain what this particular moment means to you (it does not have to be elaborate).
Contest Rules
- Eligibility: Open to all photos taken at Joshua Tree National Park.
- Multiple Entries: You are welcome to submit multiple entries.
- Image Date: Photos can be from any year.
- Previously Posted Photos: If you've already posted your image, you can edit the caption to include your connection story and the required hashtags.
- Private Accounts: If your Instagram account is private, please email your photo and story to jotr.socialmedia@gmail.com to enter the contest.
Judging and Prizes
- Top Five Selection: Our panel will choose the top five photos and stories, which will be featured on our Instagram account in July.
- Winner Selection: The grand prize winner will be the photo with the most likes.
- Grand Prize:
- Your winning image will be featured on the 2025 Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass.
- You will receive a free 2025 Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass, courtesy of The Joshua Tree National Park Association, our non-profit partners.
- Prize Delivery: The pass will be delivered by mail early 2025 and will be valid for one year from the month it is received. Please note that the pass cannot be used until it has been delivered.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: July 5th
- Top Five Announcement: Mid July
- Winner Announcement: After the conclusion of the contest in July
Contact Information
We look forward to seeing your amazing photos and hearing about the inspiration behind them! Join us in celebrating Joshua Tree National Park and sharing the magic of this incredible place with others.
