City of Florence 2025 Community Photo Contest: May 1 - 15
04/24/2025
City of Florence Community Photo Contest - May 1 - 15, 2025
The City of Florence is excited to announce the return of its annual Community Photo Contest, taking place from May 1 through May 15, 2025. Residents and visitors alike are invited to capture the beauty, spirit, and character of Florence through photography and submit their best work for a chance to be featured in the 2026 Community Guide and showcased at the Art & Vendor Festival on August 2.
The contest is open to all individuals, regardless of residency, with the only requirement being that the submitted photo must be taken within the City of Florence (City of Florence city boundaries). Participants are encouraged to explore the city's neighborhoods, parks, and attractions to capture captivating images that reflect the our beautiful city.
Submission guidelines are as follows (click here for printable guidelines/photo release):
Photo Format: Please submit digital, color photos in JPEG or PNG format with high resolution.
Submission Period: Send your photos via email to photocontest@florence-ky.gov between May 1, 2025, and May 15, 2025.
Number of Submissions: Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to submit up to 3 photos.
Information Required: In your email, remember to provide your name, address, phone number, email address, photo title, category, and the photo location(s).
Ownership: Once submitted, photographs become the property of the City of Florence. While efforts will be made to maintain the original photo layout, the City of Florence reserves the right to crop photos if needed.
Usage: Photos may be utilized on the City of Florence's website, social media, and promotional materials without attribution.
Photo Release Form: For photos with close-ups of identifiable individuals, a signed photo release form is required unless taken on public property or at a city event.
In each category, winners for First, Second, and Third Place will be selected. Each photographer can win only once. Winners will be acknowledged on the City of Florence website, social media platforms, and featured at our Art & Vendor Festival on August 2, 2025. The winners will be notified and publicly announced on May 28, 2025.
Participants are encouraged to focus their photographs on landscape, people, and landmarks within the City of Florence. Whether it is a breathtaking sunset at one of our parks, our beloved water tower, every corner of Florence offers an opportunity for stunning photography.
The submission deadline for the photo contest is May 15, 2025.
To submit your photos or for more information about the contest, please contact Melissa Kramer, City Clerk/Public Relations Administrator, at 859-647-8177/melissa.kramer@florence-ky.gov.