Haltwhistle Photography Competition 2026 - Competition Rules

Organiser

The Haltwhistle Photography Competition 2026 is organised by Haltwhistle Town Council.

Eligibility

1. The competition is open to all ages and residents of any location.
2. Photographs must be taken within Haltwhistle Parish.
3. Entrants may submit a maximum of three photographs.
4. Entrants must be the photographer and owner of all images submitted.
5. Entrants under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian to enter.

Categories

Adult Photographer

Open to entrants aged 18 and over.

Junior Photographer

Open to entrants under the age of 18.

People's Choice Award

A shortlist of photographs selected by the judges will be put forward for public voting.

How to Enter

1. Photographs should be submitted by email to haltyphotos@gmail.com.
2. Entries must be received by 11:59pm on 17th of August 2026.
3. Photographs must be submitted as JPEG (.jpg) files.
4. Entrants should include:
   • Their name
   • Contact details
   • Whether they are entering the Adult or Junior category
   • The location where the photograph was taken

Prizes

Adult Photographer

• 1st Prize: £30 local shop voucher

Junior Photographer

• 1st Prize: Family Swim Ticket and Tripod
• 2nd Prize: Photography Book and Tripod
• 3rd Prize: Tripod

People's Choice Award

• £30 local shop voucher

Photographs

1. Photographs may have been taken at any time but must have been taken within Haltwhistle Parish.
2. Basic editing is permitted, including cropping, colour correction, contrast adjustment and exposure adjustment.
3. AI-generated images are not permitted.
4. Composite images or images that substantially alter the original scene may be disqualified at the judges' discretion.
5. Entries must not contain offensive, defamatory, unlawful or inappropriate content.

Permissions and Copyright

1. Entrants are responsible for obtaining permission from any identifiable individuals featured in their photographs.
2. Entrants retain full copyright of their photographs.
3. By entering the competition, entrants grant Haltwhistle Town Council a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use submitted photographs in:
   • The council website
   • Social media
   • Newsletters
   • Annual reports
   • Promotional and publicity materials
4. Photographers will be credited wherever reasonably practicable.

Judging

1. Entries will be judged on creativity, composition, technical quality and how effectively they capture the character of Haltwhistle.
2. A shortlist will be selected for the People's Choice Award.
3. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
4. Haltwhistle Town Council reserves the right not to award a prize if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable entry is received.

General

1. Haltwhistle Town Council reserves the right to refuse, remove or disqualify any entry that does not comply with these rules.
2. By entering the competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.

We are particularly interested in photographs showcasing Haltwhistle's landscapes, wildlife, heritage, community life and local character.

Show us Haltwhistle through your lens.