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A Prestigious 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 recap of the highlights of Challenge 2026.
And a Gala Event...
The North Shore Challenge is also a celebration of excellence in photography at a Gala Event on Zoom that includes a showcase of competition images, comments from judges on selected and winning images, and competition results.
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The Challenge 2027 Gala Event...
The next North Shore Photographic Challenge Gala Event will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Key Dates
November 1, 2026: Challenge open for image submissions.
November 1, 2026: Gala tickets available for purchase.
January 17, 2027: Image submission deadline.
March 6, 2027: Gala Event on Zoom.
Information for Competing Photography Clubs
All photography and camera clubs located in British Columbia and the Yukon are eligible to participate in the North Shore Photographic Challenge.
| Challenge 2027 Club Submission Guidelines | Challenge 2027 Package | Challenge 2027 Image Rules |
Information for Competing Individuals
Individual photographers who are residents of British Columbia or the Yukon--or who are members of a photography club located in BC or the Yukon--may enter the Individual category of the North Shore Photographic Challenge. The entry fee includes admission to the Gala Event.
| Challenge 2027 Package | Challenge 2027 Image Rules |
The link for individual entries will be available here on November 1, 2026.
Information for Gala Event Attendees
The Gala Event is attended by anyone, anywhere, who has purchased admission and has Internet access.
Approximately 300 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.
The link for Gala Event tickets will be available here on November 1, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The North Shore Challenge competition follows 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 2027 organizers, email: challenge2027@nsps.ca