Outdoor Photography Canada

Illustration: ©Dale Wilson

Photo contests have been around since the days when chemistry was first introduced to develop light-sensitive cellulose — in other words, since before photography became a popular hobby in the 1930s.  

  What has changed, however, is the intended flavour of the contest. It wasn’t long ago the photo contest was a vehicle that promoted the pleasurable pursuit of photography as a hobby and rewarded excellence in craft.