The Photo Of The Year Contest
The Photo Of The Year Contest
Our dogs bring us endless joy and they grow and change so fast! The Laurel Canyon Dog Park isn’t just for pups—it’s also where friendships spark between humans. The first-ever Laurel Canyon Dog Park Photo Contest is a chance to freeze a moment in time and celebrate the memories we make together. Submit your favorite (or most creative) photo moments for a chance at a prize!
📸 Contest Rules
Each person may submit up to ~3 photos.
Once you submit a photo, you cannot swap it out.
You must submit at least ~1 photo to participate in voting.
Photos MUST be taken at Laurel Canyon Dog Park between November 26, 2024 – November 26, 2025.
After the submission deadline, participants will be notified for first-round voting.
🗳 Voting Process
In the first round, you'll vote for your top ~3 photos and each vote will be weighted:
1st choice = 5 points
2nd choice = 3 points
3rd choice = 1 point
The top ~4 scoring photos will advance to the finals, where one last vote decides the Photo Of The Year.
⏰ Deadlines
Photo Submission Deadline: November 26, 2025
Additional voting deadlines: To be announced
🎉 The Prize
$100 cash prize
and bragging rights at the dog park!
❓ FAQs
Q: What is the criteria for Photo Of The Year?
A: Everyone should vote for the photo they like the best. Photo titles should also be taken into consideration. Think: epic moment, great photography, creative title.
Q: Can I submit a photo series?
A: Nope—each submission must be a single photo.
Q: Can I submit a video or moving image?
A: Also no—still photography only.
Q: Does a dog need to be in the photo?
A: It is not required that a dog (or a person) be in the photo.
Q: Can I use AI?
A: You cannot submit AI generated images. You can use AI for title inspiration (if you must).
Q: Will voters know I took the photo?
A: Your name may or may not be listed with the photo. TBD.
Q: Can I submit a photo that someone else took?
A: Yes. But for the love of dogs, be a good human about it. Whether that means asking the photographer's permission or splitting the prize.
Please note: you will need to sign into a Google account in order to access the submission form.
💫 Good Luck & Woof! 🐾