Photo Contest
Capture the beauty, spirit and unforgettable moments of the Commonwealth!
The annual photo contest invites photographers to share their best images of Kentucky’s people, places, wildlife and landscapes—while competing for prizes, publication and the chance to win People’s Choice.
2026 Contest Winners
A BRILLIANT SUNRISE lights up Kentucky’s first state park. Fog softens the edges of a gentle bend in a one-lane country road. Fans watch a University of Kentucky football game under brilliant stadium lights. A farrier holds a horse’s hoof with an expert hand. Blackberries ripen on the cane.
With more than 2,700 submissions, this year’s Kentucky Living photo contest showcases the people, animals, landscapes and moments that make our state unique—and a special category celebrates America’s 250th birthday.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to see our state through your eyes. Congratulations to the winners, and to every person behind the lens. Your vision is what makes this contest special.
