11th Annual “Stand in Ansel Adams Footsteps”
Juried Competition & Exhibition at
The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning
Another BIG year planned for 2026! The 11th Annual “Stand in Ansel Adams Footsteps” photographic competition will return to The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning, a 10-week exhibition. This year’s exhibit will run from August 15 – October 24, 2026, in The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning. Approximately 130 +/- will be accepted for exhibition.
Concept and goal remain to shoot in Black & White (monochrome) to emulate as close as you can the style, look and feel of Ansel Adams work. OPEN only to current GNPA members.
“A good photograph is knowing where to stand”, Ansel Adams
Advanced and Intermediate Photographer Divisions and 3 Categories (1-Landscape, 2-Intimate Landscape and 3-Macro/Close Up).
Fee (non-refundable) for submission is $10.00 per entry, unlimited entries. Limit 5 photographs accepted into exhibit per photographer.
Submission Dates: May 29th, 2026 thru June 18th, 2026.
Photographers will receive Recognition, Ribbons and Awards
We will have more than ribbons, awards, and bragging rights! Upon the discretion of the judge(s), each Division and Category will be awarded a 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place or Honorable Mention (up to 4) in each Division and Category. A “Best in Show” will be selected from the 1st Place winners. Ribbons will be on display at each winning entry.
Photo Above was the 2025 BEST of SHOW… “Georgia on my Mind” by Tricia Lynch, Alpharetta Chapter
For questions regarding the competition, please contact gwinnett@gnpa.org, Gwinnett Chapter Coordinator.
For questions regarding Zealous or the GNPA Contest Rules, please contact contest@gnpa.org
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