2023 PBPA Photo Contest
The 2023 PBPA Photo Contest is closed. View the winning images here
Categories
Action: A single image depicting peak athletic ability
Feature: A found moment around the game of baseball that is not game action
Story (15 photos maximum): A sequence of images that tells a story related to the game of baseball
Portrait: A single image, candid or posed
Emotion: “The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat”: A single image that captures the elation of winning, the sadness of losing, or the emotion found in the game of baseball
Pictorial: A single image depicting the visual beauty of the game of baseball
Portfolio (20 photos maximum): A diverse collection of images demonstrating a photographer’s skill range covering the sport of baseball over the course of a year
Amateur: A single image featuring the game of baseball at the amateur level. This may be an Action or Documentary image (Open to all MiLB, Independent Leagues, Collegiate, and Youth)
Student: A single image submitted by a current student of baseball at any level
FAQs
Who can enter?
The PBPA Photo Contest is open to all photographers 18 years of age and older. Members are granted entry through their dues and non-members may enter for $35.
Who are the judges?
Our panel of judges can be viewed here
What are the deadlines?
Entries will be accepted starting November 5th, 2023 and the contest will be open until December 31st, 2023. Judging will occur in January and winners will be announced on February 9th, 2024.
Still not finding answers?
If you have read the above FAQ, the Official Rules and Regulations, and the category descriptions and you still have questions you may e-mail: Contact@BaseballPhotographers.org
What can I win?
Thanks to a group of generous sponsors, we will have prizes available from industry leaders such as Sony, PhotoShelter, Domke, Davis & Sanford, Robert’s Camera, and more. Winning images will also be featured in the print edition of Major League Baseball’s Official All-Star Game Program for 2024.
How many images can I enter?
Individuals can enter up to 3 images per single-image category.