Photography

Photography

The Eston Show hosts an annual Photography Competition open to both kids and adults. Each year we set a range of different categories for participants to enter their photographs, giving everyone a chance to showcase their creativity and photography skills. If you would like to enter, simply submit your images through the online entry link or contact the competition convener directly for more information. We encourage photographers of all ages and experience levels to take part and share their unique perspective.

Junior Category

(5 – 15 yrs)

The themes for Junior Photography this year are:

  • Golden Hour
  • Hands/feet
  • Silly & Fun
  • Patterns
  • Adventure

You may submit a maximum of three photographs per category. Junior entrants may submit photographs taken with either a cellphone or a camera, but the device used must be clearly indicated with the entry.

Senior Category

(16yrs & older)

The categories for the Senior Photography this year are:

  • Shadows & Silhouettes
  • Repetition
  • Dramatic Skies
  • Portraits in Nature
  • A splash of colour

You may submit a maximum of three photographs per category taken with a camera. However only one cellphone photograph in total may be entered per category. The device used must be clearly indicated on the entry.

Photography Regulations

Please see the General Regulations.

  1. All exhibits must be submitted by 18h00 on Friday, 21st August 2026. No late entries will be accepted.
  2. Judging will take place on Thursday, 27th August 2026.
  3. All photographs will be displayed at The Eston Show.
  4. All photos may be collected from the Eston Show after prizegiving. Unfortunately, we are unable to courier entries back to participants.

Convenor

Nicole Keyser – 061 168 3031

Trophies

  • EG KIRBY Floating Trophy – This trophy is awarded for the Most Points in Photography Section
  • Runner-up Prize
  • Best Photograph on Show

Junior Trophies

  • Lyn Hosking memorial trophy – Best photo on show
  • Runner up prize — Second best photo on show