Annual state image competition
The Annual Image Competition will be held online. Rules, deadlines and more are available now.
Registration MUST be complete for entries by 12:00 pm EST, Friday, February 7th, 2025. No late entries can be accepted.
Photographic Open and Master Artist are separate categories. You may enter in one or both. Fees are $20.00 per image for PPofMI member or non-member. Entrant can enter UNLIMITED entries in any category.
Next Generation (Students) is for ages 17 and younger. Fee is $10.00 per entry.
You must designate which for entries (if entering over 4) you want chosen for the "4 for 4 Award" This award does not automatically take your for highest entry scores.
Entries in the Workshop category are ONLY eligible for the "Best of Show Workshop" award.
Digital entries qualify for PPofMI awards.
Image Critiques are available for $10.00 each
New to PPofMI Image Competition? David Boyce Scholarship to Great Lakes Institute of Photography. $100.00 awarded to the highest scoring first time entry.
The Annual Image Competition is open to all photographers. PPofMI Members receive additional discounts on entry fees and are eligible for awards. Membership must be up to date to qualify for Awards. Please login to your ppofmi.com account to confirm your membership status.
Awards will be presented at the Annual Banquet February 22nd at the Somerset Inn, Troy, MI (during PhotoMax 2025). Get your tickets for the black-tie optional Banquet Dinner (prior to the Awards Ceremony) via the PhotoMax Registry Page.
To celebrate your art, a Print Exhibit will be at Great Lakes PhotoMax 2025, showing all the art submitted to the competition.
Watch parties across Michigan
The Annual Image Competition will be February 8, 2025, a couple of weeks prior to Great Lakes PhotoMax. The competition will be held completely online, via PrintCompetition.com.
Watch parties will be hosted across the state on February 8th!
FEEL FREE TO ORGANIZE YOUR OWN WATCH PARTY AND JOIN US FOR ALL THE FUN!
Scheduled Watch Party Locations:
- Pamela McCormick Photography, 650 Church St., Room 315, Plymouth, MI 48170
- Christina Wiggins Photography, 127 McDonald Street, Suite B (second floor at the end of the hall), Midland, MI 48640
- S.E. Fulmer Photography, 8365 S. State Rd., Goodrich, MI 48438
Banquet and Awards Ceremony - FEBRUARY 22nd.
Enjoy a multi-course meal and classy cocktails with members and their partners at this black tie optional event. A beautiful evening celebrating excellence in imagery.
Visit PhotoMax 2025 Event Registration to purchase Banquet tickets. A separate registration option is available for Banquet Only Tickets.
