There’s no better way to ring-in the new year than by celebrating the beauty of Maine through your lens. Spotlight the charming places and towns that shape Greater Portland and make our destination the best place to live, work, and play. From Cape Elizabeth to Freeport, Scarborough to Yarmouth—every corner tells a story waiting to be captured. Learn more on our Area Towns.
Contest closed
How to Submit
Submit up to 3 photos for a chance to be featured across Visit Portland’s Marketing Initiatives. Bring on the food photos, public art instillations, and outdoor adventures across Portland and our area towns.
1. Full name 2. Social media handle, if applicable 3. Physical address (winners will have checks mailed to this address) 4. Location or story about where photo(s) were taken
By submitting photo(s) I hereby state to hold all applicable permissions to share photo(s) with Visit Portland and authorize Visit Portland to use these images for any digital, print, or other marketing initiatives to promote the Greater Portland, Maine region if selected. I also agree no royalties, fees, or other compensations shall become payable to Visit Portland outside of the contest winnings. It is your responsibility as “the releasor” of these photos to provide Visit Portland “the releasee” with accurate photo credit information, which Visit Portland will then display properly using the information provided.
Contest Highlights
All are welcome to participate – residents and visitors alike.
After submission, frontrunners being considered will be posted on our Visit Portland social channels to earn engagement from our followers. Photos with the most number of likes and comments by the end of the contest will win.
Our Visit Portland Team utilize the selected shots to display across our diverse marketing channels—from print materials to our destination website and social media. Your creativity could leave a lasting impression on brochures, posts, and campaigns—resonating with people who adore our region as much as you do.
Chosen entries earn $50 per photo for unrestricted usage rights across our marketing channels.
Stay connected by following @visitportland on all platforms. Your work could find its spotlight on our platforms, so this gives the opportunity to see the photo live and shared with others.
Now, Let’s take a look at our 2022 Winner’s Gallery
Alexander Gross
Lady Catherine Boat, Photo Credits: Alexander GrossStairs by the Shore, Photo Credits: Alexander Gross
Allie Wityak
Portland Downtown, Photo Credits: Allie WityakMoon over the Observatory, Photo Credits: Allie WityakObservatory Sunrise, Photo Credit: Allie Wityak
Allison New
Pandora Lights in Portland, Photo Credits: Allison NewMonument Square Christmas Tree, Photo Credits: Allison New
Amy Stendel
Sunset on Portland Waterfront, Photo Credits: Amy Stendel Sunset on Portland Waterfront, Photo Credits: Amy Stendel
Ashley Harmon
Old Port Downtown, Photo Credits: Ashley HarmonRed Boat, Photo Credits: Ashley Harmon
Bill O’Malley
Casco Bay Bridge, Photo Credits: Bill O’MalleyMaine Mariners Hockey, Photo Credits: Bill O’Malley
Bridget Wiggins
Beach Couple, Photo Credits: Bridget Wiggins
Carolyn Ernst
Workers on the Waterfront, Photo Credits: Carolyn Ernst
Sailing by Bug Lighthouse, Photo Credits: Ross Maniaci
Shared Perspectives Photography
Portland Head Light Aerial, Photo Credits: Shared Perspectives Photography
Stacey Wyman
Bug Lighthouse and Portland Head Light, Photo Credit: Stacey Wyman View from Portland Observatory, Photo Credits: Stacey Wyman Photography
Steven Bridges
Lobster Tree, Photo Credits: Steven Bridges
Vince Brazen
State Theater, Photo Credits: Vince Brazen State Theater, Photo Credits: Vince Brazen
Will DeBoer
Portland Downtown, Photo Credits: Will DeBoer
CONGRATS TO THE Photo Contest Winners!
Photographers have been notified and their selection winnings will be allocated accordingly. Thank you to all who submitted and shared their stories. We hope you continue to take stunning photos and share them with us via @visitportland and by using #visitportlandme.
