| Copyright | Leisure Living (R & P Pools, Inc.) reserves the right to utilize, alter, display, and/or publish any photographs submitted to the Photo Contest in any future advertising efforts on both the websites and/or within the printed catalog as Royalty Free imagery. |
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| Eligibility | Open to only legal adults 18 years old and older residing in the United States. |
| Finish | 30 September 2009 |
| Entry fee | Free |
Finished
It is our desire to see all the wonderfully designed Pools from around the United States.
Categories:
- Pool Fun
- Best Looking InGround Pool
- Best Looking Above Ground Pool
- Best Looking Kayak/Fanta-Sea Pool
- Best Looking Installed Safety Cover
- Best Looking Installed Winter Cover
- Best Looking Spa or Hot Tub
- Most Unique Pool Photo
Prizes:
This Photo Contest will award two winners per each of the eight categories (16 prizes in all), and one over-all Best Photograph winner will also be awarded. Seventeen prizes in all will be awarded.
- Over-all Best Photo winner will receive their choice of $250 cash or a $400 Gift Certificate for any Leisure Living website or catalog
- Each category 1st place winner will receive their choice of $50 cash or $75 Gift Certificate for any Leisure Living website or catalog
- Each category 2nd place winner will receive their choice of $25 cash or $40 Gift Certificate for any Leisure Living website or catalog
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Leisure Living prefers the submitted photographs to be high resolution (i.e., being larger than 640 pixels by 480 pixels in dimension), as well as un-cropped.
Prepare Your Photos (Suggestions):
- Camera-made digital images, or scans of slides, or prints must be uploaded as jpg, gif or tiff file formats (entrants choice).
- Photos should be no smaller than 5 x 7 inches at 72 pixels/inch.
- File size cannot be more than 5 MB.
- Original files of camera-made digital photos must be 2 megapixels (2048 x 1536) or larger.
- If you do not have digital scans of your photographic slides or negatives, or you do not have the capability to make them, then please inquire at your local camera store or photo lab. It is quite easy and inexpensive to make digital files of your photos.
Official web site: http://www.poolsupplies.com/swimming-pool-photography-contest.asp
Frequently asked questions — Free photography contests
Who can enter free photography contests?
Most free contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of experience level or equipment. Many explicitly encourage students, hobbyists, and emerging creators—always verify age requirements or thematic restrictions on the official contest page.
Are free photography contests really free?
Yes—entry is $0 across the board. Some contests offer optional paid perks like expedited feedback or printed certificates, but submission, judging, and basic participation remain completely free. Fee status is confirmed in the Quick Facts section on each PhotoCompete listing.
What prizes do free photography contests offer?
Prizes vary widely: cash awards range $100–$5,000, while non-monetary rewards include online features, publication credits, mentorship sessions, exhibition inclusion, or gear donations. Even without cash, free contests offer valuable exposure and portfolio-building opportunities.
How do I choose which free contest to enter?
Prioritize contests whose theme or mission aligns with your work. Review past winners to gauge style preferences, confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), and read rights clauses carefully—even free contests may request usage rights for promotional purposes.