Generously Sponsored by:
Beau Photo, Canadian Association for Photographic Art, and Kerrisdale Cameras
A Prestigeous Competition...
The North Shore Photographic Challenge is the premier photographic competition in Western Canada, welcoming non-AI generative entries from both individual photographers and camera clubs, throughout British Columbia and Yukon Territory. The competition theme is open, with a wide range of subject matter, including stunning landscapes, altered reality, abstracts, portraits, architecture, wildlife, nature, architecture and more.
Click here to watch a five minute recap of the highlights of last year's Challenge.
And a Gala Event...
The North Shore Challenge is also a celebration of excellence in photography at a Gala Event on Zoom on Saturday March 7, 2026 that includes a showcase of competition images, comments from judges on selected and winning images, and competition results.
North Shore Challenge News
Entries Are Now Closed for Challenge 2026!
The deadline to enter has passed. Entries are no longer being accepted. Thanks to 27 clubs, and more than 130 individual photographers, for participating!
Challenge 2026 Sponsors: Beau Photo and Kerrisdale Cameras!
NSPS greatly appreciates the return of multi-year North Shore Challenge sponsor, Beau Photo Supplies, and warmly welcomes the support of new sponsor, Kerrisdale Cameras.
Key Dates
Mar 7, 2026: Ticket sales close 4:00 PM (Pacific). Pre-Show 6:45 PM. Gala Event 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Information for Gala Event Attendees
The Gala Event is attended by anyone, anywhere, who has purchased admission and has Internet access. The formal program begins at 7:00 pm (Pacific Time). Access to the Zoom meeting is included for photographers who enter the Individual category of the North Shore Challenge. All others need to purchase a ticket (CA$10 per login, non-refundable).
More than 280 images are expected to be shown. A score for each image will be announced, and winners declared. And… the competition judges will make comments on selected and winning images.
Ticket Sales Closed.
Information for Competing Photography Clubs
Thank you, to the 27 BC and Yukon clubs who are participating in this year's North Shore Photography Challenge!
Information for Competing Individual Photographers
Thank you, to more than 130 individual photographers who are participating in Challenge 2026!
Although entries are closed, you may still view the Individual competition details.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Challenge competition will follow CAPA's AI Requirements on CAPA Competitions. Images containing AI will be disqualified -- no substitutions.
Images created or modified using specific AI generative techniques such as in-painting (where AI fills in generated elements not captured by the photographer or where AI removes elements from a photograph), or out-painting (where the AI extends beyond the original boundaries of the image captured by the photographer using generated elements), will be disqualified. Whether with or without text prompts, these are not permitted for submission.
All images will be checked for compliance with the No-AI rule. If there is any uncertainty, the photographer will be asked to provide Raw files for all elements in the submitted image within 48 hours of the request. If the requested information is not provided, the image will be disqualified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about the North Shore Photographic Challenge on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Images from Challenges Past
To view winning images from North Shore Challenge competitions held in past years, please visit the North Shore Challenge Galleries page.
To contact Challenge 2026 organizers, email: challenge2026@nsps.ca