The Elena S Blair Community Print Competition was created as a place for photographers to share work they’re proud of and take part in a photography print competition for photographers that feels supportive, approachable, and grounded in real community.

It’s about showing up, submitting your work, and being part of something alongside other photographers who understand the process, the pressure, and the passion behind every image.

Each year, photographers inside the Elena S Blair Education community are invited to enter images and participate in a competition that values connection just as much as creativity.

Nine Categories That Reflect Real Work

The competition includes nine categories that reflect the work many photographers are already creating: Black and White, Documentary, Environmental Portrait, Family, Fine Art Portrait, Maternity, Motherhood, Newborn and Pets.

These categories allow photographers to submit images that feel true to their style and season of life. With hundreds of submissions across all nine categories, this photography print competition for photographers highlights just how diverse and thoughtful the work within the The Elena S Blair Education community really is.

How the Competition Works

Once submissions close, a panel of judges reviews every entry and narrows the field down to ten finalists per category. From there, the process is handed to the community itself.

Finalist images are shared inside the Elena S Blair Education Facebook group, where members vote to select the winners. This peer-driven voting is what makes the competition feel collaborative and really communal. It’s photographers supporting photographers.

What the Winners Receive

Winners of the 2026 print competition receive a free ticket to attend the 2027 Elena S Blair Mastermind Retreat. Winning images are professionally displayed at that year’s retreat, giving photographers the opportunity to have their work printed, showcased, and viewed in person by retreat attendees.

Why This Competition Matters

At its heart, this photography print competition for photographers is about participation and growth. It’s about pressing submit, voting for work you love, and being part of a community that values community over competition.

To everyone who entered, voted, and supported one another, thank you. This competition exists because of the people who show up and take part. We’re so proud of this community and excited to see how it continues to grow, create, and connect year after year.

Let’s Take a Look at the Work

Below, you’ll find the finalist and winning images from each category. Each category highlights a different perspective, story, and approach, and together they represent the depth of work created inside the Elena S Blair Education community.

Scroll through each category to see the images and take a moment to celebrate the photographers behind them.

Black and White Category Winner – Casey Louise Thornton

Black & White Category Rounded Top 3

From left to right: David Enloe, Ashley Kaplan

Black & White Category Finalists

From left to right: Greta Holness, Laurie LaPorte, Nicole Seguin, Purvee Patel, Rebecca Bloomfield, Teresa Castracane, Tiffany Alia Daraiseh.

Documentary Category Winner – Tiffany Alia Daraiseh

Documentary Category Rounded Top 3

From left to right: Ashley Kaplan, Minda Vermazen

Documentary Category Finalists

From left to right: Caeli Richter, Casey Louise Thornton, Janet Sanchez, Linda Charbonneau, Neha Hira, Rebecca Bloomfield, Vanessa Olsen.

Environmental Portrait Category Winner – Margot McKelvie

Environmental Portrait Category Rounded Top 3

From left to right: Ashley Kaplan, David Enloe

Environmental Portrait Category Finalists

From left to right: Alyx Jones, Ellen Lai, Janet Sanchez, Jenny Kellogg, Karen Koenig, Michelle Baril, Tristin Tracy.

Family Category Winner – Ashley Kaplan

Family Category Rounded Top 3

From left to right: Neha Hira, David Enloe

Family Category Finalists

From left to right: Caitlin Ross, Ellen Lai, Jasalyn DeRyke, Kristin Sinclair, Mariano Alvarez, Nicole Mackle, Tiffany Alia Daraiseh.

Fine Art Portrait Category Winner – Morgan Schmidt

Fine Art Portrait Rounded Top 3

From left to right: Neha Hira, Jasalyn DeRyke

Fine Art Portrait Finalists

From left to right: Caeli Richter, Caitlin Ross, Jessica Grace, Niki Jones, Olivia Carroll, Tamara Kenyon, Teresa Castracane.

Maternity Category Winner – Vanessa Olsen

Maternity Category Rounded Top 3

From left to right: David Enloe, Casey Louise Thornton

Maternity Category Finalists

From left to right: Kristin Sinclair, Linda Charbonneau, Marlo Moody, Morgan Schmidt, Niki Jones, Purvee Patel, Tamara Kenyon.

Motherhood Category Winner – Nicole Mackle

Motherhood Category Round Top 3

From left to right: David Enloe, Morgan Schmidt

Motherhood Category Finalists

From left to right: Caeli Richter, Casey Louise Thornton, Ellen Lai, Jessica Brown, Niki Jones, Rebecca Bloomfield, Tristin Tracy

Newborn Category Winner – Rebecca Bloomfield

Newborn Category Rounded Top 3

From left to right: Caeli Richter, Nicole Seguin

Newborn Category Finalists

From left to right: Caitlin Ross, David Enloe, Linda Charbonneau, Marlo Moody, Nicole Mackle, Tamara Kenyon, Tristin Tracy.

Pets Category Winner – Tristin Tracy

Pets Category Rounded Top 3

From left to right: Caeli Richter, Margot McKelvie

Pets Category Finalists

From right to left: Alyx Jones, Casey Louise Thornton, Danielle OBrien, Jennifer Banks, Jessica Brown, Purvee Patel, Tiffany Alia Daraiseh.

If this competition reminded you why you fell in love with photography in the first place, we’d love to invite you deeper into the community.

The Elena S Blair Education Facebook Group is where photographers come together to grow their craft, share their work, and build real, sustainable businesses alongside people who truly get it. Inside the group you’ll find an active and positive community of photographers from all over the world.

If you’re also feeling ready to take the next step in your business, you can start with my free Photography Business Roadmap, where I break down exactly how I would build a profitable photography business from scratch today.

And for photographers who want mentorship, strategy, and community at a higher level, the Elena S Blair Mastermind is where we go deep. It’s designed for photographers who are ready to grow profitably with intention, clarity, and support.

Whether you’re here to be inspired, to learn, or to fully step into what’s next, there’s a place for you.