Photo of the month
PRESENTED BY
Buena Vista Studio.
A monthly photography showcase celebrating creativity, storytelling, and the artists behind the lens.
THE STORY BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT
01 — TIMELINE
THE MONTHLY CYCLE
One photo.
one feature.
Every month.
SUBMIT YOUR STRONGEST PHOTOGRAPH CREATED AT BUENA VISTA STUDIO. EACH MONTH, OUR OWNERS, MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITY HELP SELECT ONE IMAGE FOR THE GALLERY WALL.
1ST
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
20TH
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
21ST-23RD
COMMUNITY VOTING
25TH
WINNER ANNOUNCED
02 — THE PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
FROM SUBMISSION.
TO SELECTION.
TO THE WALL.
01
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO
Submit one original photography created at Buena Vista Studio within the last 60 days. One submission is permitted per photographer each month.
02
Community selection
Ten finalists advance to owner, member, and public voting. Combined results determine the Photo of the Month.
03
Winner announced
The winner is announced on the 25th and receives the complete Photo of the Month spotlight.
03 — THE SPOTLIGHT
WHAT THE WINNER RECEIVES
YOUR WORK
DESERVES MORE
THAN A FEED.
THE WINNER RECEIVES
24X36 PROFESSIONALLY PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH
ONE-MONTH GALLERY DISPLAY
ARTIST PLACARD WITH QR CODE
WEBSITE + SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
TWO COMPLIMENTARY STUDIO HOURS
THE DISPLAY PRINT TO KEEP
ONE IMAGE.
ONE SPOTLIGHT.
YOUR WORK ON OUR WALL.
ONE IMAGE. ONE SPOTLIGHT. YOUR WORK ON OUR WALL.
04 — THE DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A FEW THINGS
you may be
wondering.
Everything you need to know before submitting your photograph.
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No. Each photographer may submit one photograph per monthly competition. We encourage you to choose the image that best represents your creativity and vision.
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No. The program is open to anyone who has photographed at Buena Vista Studio.
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Only photographs captured within the last 60 days are eligible.
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No. Buena Vista Studio will produce only one 24 × 36 exhibition print for the winner. The print is displayed for one month and then gifted to the winning photographer. The photograph will never be sold by Buena Vista Studio.
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Once your submission has been received, you'll receive a confirmation that your entry has been successfully submitted.
After the submission period closes on the 20th of each month, Buena Vista Studio will review all eligible entries and select 10 finalist photographs to advance to the final voting round.
If your photograph is selected as a finalist or the monthly winner, a Buena Vista Studio owner may contact you directly to:
Confirm your submission details.
Request the original high-resolution image file to ensure exhibition-quality printing.
Verify your artist statement and any optional website or social media link for your featured display.
Collect any additional information needed for your website feature, blog spotlight, and promotional materials.
The 10 finalists will be showcased on Buena Vista Studio's Instagram during the public voting period, where the community will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite image alongside votes from Buena Vista Studio owners and members.
The winning photographer will be announced on the 25th of each month.
Please ensure the contact information you provide is accurate, as this will be our primary method of communicating with finalists and the winning photographer.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE STUDIO.
05 — THE ENTRY
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOGRAPH
ONE PHOTOGRAPH.
MAKE IT COUNT.
Submit your strongest image for the chance to be our next Photo of the Month.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
✓ PHOTOGRAPHED AT BUENA VISTA STUDIO
✓ CREATED WITHIN THE LAST 60 DAYS
✓ ONE SUBMISSION PER PHOTOGRAPHER
READ THE OFFICIAL RULES & ELIGIBILITY
Submissions close on the 20th at 11:59 PM CST.