Teen Photo Show

2025 JCLD Annual Teen Photo Show

Young man's hand tossing dice into the air.

Photographers ages 11 to 18 are invited to enter the JCLD 9th Annual Teen Photography Show. This year’s theme is Game On!, which focuses on puzzles, games, and all playful things! 

Submit your photos May 4 –  May 18.

Submit photos using our Online Entry Form (available May 4th).
You may also drop your images off at the library or the Bookmobile.

Four (4) $50 gift cards will be awarded. Judges will select three favorites for composition, innovation, and sense of story. Voters will choose a final “People’s Choice” award. Each participant will receive personal feedback from our judges about their photographs.

Rules:
● The photographer must be 11 – 18 years old.
● Slight digital adjustments are allowed.
● Each participant may submit 1 or 2 photos.
● Print size no larger than 14 inches.
● Photos may be black & white or color.
● Each photo must be acceptable for public viewing by all age groups.

Voting will take place May 20 – 26.

The winners will be announced at a reception at the Library on Thursday, May 29, from 4:00 – 4:30 pm.

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Judges
Jen Lee - Jen Lee Light
Jeanne Simmons - Jeanne K. Simmons
Russ Stamp – Russ Stamp Photography
Deja Webster – Deja View Photography
Rick York – Jefferson Land Trust