All you photographers out there, this is your chance to show off what skillful photography can do!
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest 2023 is open for submissions to October 15. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 Image Contest. We received 511 submissions.
Send in your best shots from anywhere around Canada – whether it’s a family gathering or a scenic vacation, a sports tournament victory celebration or the beauty in your backyard. Anything goes, as long as it’s capturing Military Community Life, Military Operations or Canadian Pride.
Turn your amazing photos into awesome rewards: a $1,000 gift card to Canadian Tire and two tickets anywhere WestJet flies.
The contest is organized by the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services and the Imaging Systems Program Management of the Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs).
Contestants must have a CF1 Card. Professional and amateur photographers are welcome to participate, entering up to three original images. Black & white or color images are accepted in all categories. All participants must have model release forms signed when the image contains “identifiable” people. By submitting entries, the contestant agrees all submissions may be used without further permission by contest organizers. The online entry form, and more detailed rules, are available at cafimagerycontest.ca. Complete the form, upload your images and submit.
Judging takes place in several rounds November 1 to 15. The list of winners will be announced on our social media platforms and in The Maple Leaf.
Categories
Military Operations – This category depicts military personnel (in uniform) at work, on duty, on parade, on exercise, on training, on deployment, on operations at home and abroad, using the tools of the trade; or, photographs showing military equipment or vehicles in action, where military personnel may not be clearly visible.
Military Community Life – This category is defined by photographs of the CAF community in all walks of life – parenting and family, children, cute baby pictures, couples and relationships, pets, models/ fashion, people engaged in outdoor/ indoor activities, weddings and vacations.
Canadian Pride – This category show cases all we as Canadians have pride in: our history, landscapes, culture and achievements. Photographs may focus on engaging and inspiring youth; celebrating our diversity and encouraging inclusion, establishing a spirit of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and discovering Canada’s natural beauty and strengthening environmental awareness – or more.
