Teen Photo Contest
No one sees the world exactly the way you do.
Share your unique point of view through the 12th-annual Fond du Lac Teens Photo Contest sponsored by the Fond du Lac Public Library. You could win a $250 Visa gift card!
Submit in three categories:
- Joy: Images that represent happiness or bring you joy. Whether it’s a smiling friend, pets/animals, or a location, show us what brings you joy
- Light & Shadow: Get creative with your use of light! Outdoors or indoors, staged or candid, what can light and shadow reveal in your photo?
- Anything Goes: Be creative! As they say, anything goes
The photographer who submits the photo judged best overall will win a grand prize $250 Visa gift card. Honorable mention awards will be given for the winners of each category.
Who may enter:
The contest is open to teens who attend school in Fond du Lac County in grades six through 12.
Deadline:
Submit your photos to the library by April 10, 2026, at 6 p.m., after which the library will gather a VIP panel to judge entries.
Prizes:
Grand prize winner (1): $250 Visa gift card & framed print of their winning entry
Honorable mention (3): Framed print of their winning entry
All entries: Entries will be displayed in the library’s Langdon Divers Community Gallery from May 6 to June 2, 2026.
Contest rules:
Full contest rules and guidelines are available here or by calling (920) 322-3940.
How to enter:
Email us: teenphoto@fdlpl.org
Entries must be a high-resolution photo of 1 MB or larger in a 5×7 or 8×10 format and an acceptable image file type (.jpg, .png or .tif).
By mail: Mail printed photos to:
Teen Photo Contest/FDLPL
32 Sheboygan St.
Fond du Lac WI 54935
Must be postmarked by April 10, 2026. Each photo must be printed on photo paper and accompanied by a separate sheet that includes name, etc., listed above.