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Photo of the Season - Summer: You Can't Be Serious

The Image Flow   /   Deadline: 09/21/26

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Under the seasonal theme of You Can't Be Serious, the competition is open to photographers globally. We want to see photos that embrace the off-kilter. This summer, unique styles, questionable decisions, and conflicting emotions are welcome. Show us images that highlight unusual choices with subjects that stand out from the crowd.

Location

Online at theimageflow.com
In person at 328 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA

Fees

$15

Eligibility

Open to photographers globally

Requirements

Submit up to 3 images
Please name all image files as "Last Name_First Name_Artwork Title_Dimensions_Year".
Files should be 2500 px on the longest edge, 72 PPI, JPG saved at 80% quality in sRGB colorspace.
*File size must be limited to 5MB*

Awards

1st place – $150 cash prize
2nd place – $100 cash prize
3rd place – $50 cash prize
2 Honorable Mentions
All winners and honorable mentions are featured in our newsletter, website, and social media.
Selected images from all four seasons will be showcased in a group exhibition at The Image Flow in 2027.

Evaluation Criteria

The Image Flow will evaluate each submission on composition, color, contrast, and overall quality when making the selections. In addition to technical components, we will also consider subject interest, point of view, and whether the image tells a story.

Contact Information

Image Flow
328 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo,

P: 415.388.3569
W: theimageflow.com
E: info@theimageflow.com