DSHS Photography Contest Rules

• By entering a photograph in the DSHS photography contest you affirm that you are the maker of this image and have retained the rights to this image.
• By entering a photograph in the DSHS photography contest, you give your consent for DSHS to use this photograph in DSHS publications and DSHS web sites without monetary compensation. You understand that others outside of DSHS may copy your image from these public sites and use it without further notice or permission by DSHS or you. You will be given photo credit when your photograph is used by DSHS.
• Entering a photograph in the DSHS photography contest in no way prevents you from using this photograph in other venues or from entering other contests.

Other rules

• Photographs must be submitted in JPEG.
• You MUST submit a photo release for each identifiable person in the photo. The release must be signed by the person pictured, if that person is 18 or older. If the person is a minor or has an appointed guardian the release must be signed by parent or guardian. Photos without releases from identifiable people are not eligible for the contest; they will not be used or retained.
• Deadline for entry is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
• Even though photographers are allowed to enter up to 10 photos, each photo will only be allowed to win ONE award (in highest category applicable).
• Photographs must be suitable for family viewing and should be Washington state/DSHS-themed.
• Select your best photos, because we have a limit of 10 photo submissions per photographer. Note that each photo must be entered separately - with an individual entry form, photo releases (if applicable), and a separate email for each photo.
• Remove ALL WATERMARKS before submitting, or your photo(s) will be disqualified.

Contact us with questions or comments at:  888.793.2567 (toll-free), 360.902.8260, DSHS_Photos@dshs.wa.gov