Youth Photography Contest
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Our 2025 Photography Contest, held on March 29, was a tremendous success with over 400 photo submissions—our largest number to date! This year marked a major milestone as the contest was officially recognized as a state-level competition for the first time.
We also introduced two distinct submission categories—digital and print—expanding the contest beyond its original digital-only format and giving students a broader platform to showcase their talent.
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Of the 36 contest winners, 6 were returning participants from last year, and at least 5 have already expressed interest in competing again next year, a testament to the contest’s impact and continued growth. Each photo was judged seven times to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation process.
We were proud to have participation from students at:
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Pieper High School
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New Braunfels High School
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Steele High School
This was our fourth year hosting the contest in partnership with the New Braunfels Photography Club and Schertz Photography, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued collaboration.
A special thank-you to our generous sponsor, HEB, for helping make this event possible.
Thank you to all who participated, supported, and helped make this year's contest such a meaningful and inspiring event. We look forward to seeing even more talent in 2026!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
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To view the winning entries from this year’s contest, click the button below to explore the full gallery and celebrate the outstanding talent of these young photographers.
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2024 Youth Photography Contest Recap
On March 16, 2024, the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council hosted the Youth Photography Contest, featuring the incredible work of 29 talented high school students from New Braunfels and Comal County. Sponsored by the New Braunfels Photographic Society, Schertz Photography, and Costco in Selma, TX, the event provided an exciting platform for young photographers to showcase their creativity and share their unique perspectives with the community. The contest celebrated the artistic vision of these emerging photographers and highlighted the vibrant youth talent in our area.