2025 Community Photography Contest

Theme: Capturing the Essence of Our Community

Photography Contest Winners

This year, CPF hosted its second Community Photography Contest, celebrating the beauty of our landscapes, trails, and community. A total of 84 photos were submitted, capturing the remarkable places and moments that make Cazenovia so special.

Without knowing the names of the photographers, our panel of judges carefully selected three semi-finalists in each category. From there, the final decision was placed in the hands of the community—attendees of the Fall Gala voted to choose the winning images.

Congratulations to the winners!

Grey rocks on edge of lake with distant autumn trees with red and orange leaves reflecting in the water.

Fall Reflections, by Chelsea Chapman

Adult Amateur Category

Sunset by the Lake, by Rowan Wallace

High School/College Student Category

Red, by William Schwartz

Youth Category

Thank you to all of the photographers who submitted their work. Many thanks to Contest Chairperson, Anne Saltman, and the team of judges: Brooke Ryan, Audrey Hamilton, Mary Padgett, and Scott Shannon.


View ALL Amateur Adult Entries

View ALL High School/College Student Entries

View All Youth Entries

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2025 Photography Contest

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 our area’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.

  • Submit up to 5 photos

  • Location: All submitted photographs must have been taken within Cazenovia or its surrounding area.

  • Timing: Shots may be from any time of year—they do not need to be taken between now and August 15.

  • 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 be 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.

Entry Fee (adults only)

Professional and Adult Amateur contestants, after you fill out the entry form and submit your photos, please return to this webpage to pay your entry fee, below. (There is a no entry fee for students and youth.)

2025 Photography Contest Entry
$25.00

Meet the Judges

  • Anne Saltman—Chair

  • Brooke Ryan

  • Audrey Hamilton

  • Mary Padgett

  • Scott Shannon

 Bios of the Judges

The CPF 2025 Photography contest is presented by the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation.

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