2025 Community Photography Contest
Theme: Capturing the Essence of Our Community
Fiery Night on the Lake, by Kerri Cole. (Winner of 2021 CPF Photography Contest, Professional Category)
The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation is excited to announce the return of our Photography Contest—open to photographers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding hobbyist, we invite you to showcase your unique perspective on Cazenovia’s natural beauty.
We invite you to submit your original work on the theme: “Capturing the Essence of Our Community.”
Contest Details
Photographers are encouraged to submit up to five of their best photos of CPF trails, properties, nature, historical architecture, farm landscapes, aerial scenes or drone photography. All images must be from around the Cazenovia area.
Submit up to 5 photos
Subjects: Cazenovia’s natural resources, trails, or historic architecture
Entry Fee: $25 for adults. No entry fee for students.
Submission deadline: August 15, 2025
Who Can Enter?
We welcome photographers of all ages and experience levels. Prizes will be awarded for winners in the following categories:
Professional: $250
Adult Amateur: $250
High School/College Students: $100
Youth (up to and including 8th grade): $50
What Happens with My Photo(s)?
All submissions will be published on our website, and selected photos may be featured in CPF’s printed and online informational and promotional materials. Winners will announced on September 15, 2025.
How to Enter
All contestants, please click the button below and fill out your entry form and upload your photos.
Professional and Adult Amateur contestants, after you fill out the entry form and submit your photos, please return here to pay your entry fee, below. (There is a no entry fee for students and youth.)
Meet the Judges
Anne Saltman—Chair
Brooke Ryan
Audrey Hamilton
Mary Padgett
Scott Shannon
The CPF 2025 Photography contest is presented by the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation.