Banff Mountain Photo Competition

The competition's goal is to showcase the best in mountain-themed photo essays – to recognize outstanding stories told through a series of still images. We invite photographers to submit photos to illustrate their mountain related stories whether culture, adventure, wildlife, sport, environment, or natural history. The jury is seeking a sequence of technically and aesthetically striking images that conveys a compelling story or message – with each image strong enough to stand on its own while conveying a greater narrative when viewed in the photographer’s desired sequence.

All entries will be viewed by a selection committee chaired by the Director, Festival and World Tour. Finalists chosen by this committee will be viewed by an independent jury who will choose the Grand Prize winner which will be announced in June 2025. The Grand Prize winner will receive $3000 CDN.