Balloon Reflection by Ian Beckley won Honorable Mention in the Experiences category in last year's contest. Photograph by Ian Beckley.
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FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS, New Mexico Magazine’s annual photo contest has highlighted the state’s natural beauty, culture, people, diversity, and unique charm. Last year, amateur photographers from all over the country participated and submitted more than 1,600 entries for our consideration.
The 2022 photo contest begins July 1, 2021, and ends October 22, 2021. This year, the winners will be revealed in the January/February 2022 issue of the magazine. Subscribe today so you don’t miss out! Click here for official photo contest rules.
There are seven themed photo categories:
- Nightscapes
- People
- New Mexico Experiences
- Landscapes
- Animals
- Mobile
- Enchanting Adventures (New Mexico State Parks)
One grand prize winner will be chosen for the photograph that captures the true essence of New Mexico. Four winners will be chosen from each category and all contest entries will be entered for a random drawing.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Bosque Brewing, El Patron Restaurant and Cantina, NewMexicoCatalog.com, New Mexico State Parks, New Mexico United, Taos Air, Wayne Suggs Photography.
A Prize for the People!
Everyone who enters the contest will be entered for a random drawing. One person will be selected to win a $25 gift certificate to Bosque Brewing.
The Grand Prize
- Two round trip tickets on Taos Air (Direct flight from Taos to LA, San Diego, Austin, or Dallas) ($720 Value)
- One 8-hour post processing workshop with Wayne Suggs Photography ($1,000 value)
- $200 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing and a Bosque Brewing Ball Cap
Category Prizes
Nightscapes:
- 1st Place
- $150 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- $150 gift certificate from NewMexicoCatalog.com
- $150 gift certificate to El Patron Restaurant and Cantina (Albuquerque)
- 2nd Place
- New Mexico United jersey ($85 value)
- $50 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- The Color Of Dreams photo book by Wayne Suggs ($60 value)
- 3rd Place
- Bosque Brewing ball cap
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine and New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($60 value)
- Honorable Mention
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
People:
- 1st Place
- $150 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- $150 gift certificate from NewMexicoCatalog.com
- $150 gift certificate to El Patron Restaurant and Cantina (Albuquerque)
- 2nd Place
- New Mexico United jersey ($85 value)
- $50 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- The Color Of Dreams photo book by Wayne Suggs ($60 value)
- 3rd Place
- Bosque Brewing ball cap
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine and New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($60 value)
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- Honorable Mention
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
New Mexico Experiences:
- 1st Place
- $150 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- $150 gift certificate from NewMexicoCatalog.com
- $150 gift certificate to El Patron Restaurant and Cantina (Albuquerque)
- 2nd Place
- New Mexico United jersey ($85 value)
- $50 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- The Color Of Dreams photo book by Wayne Suggs ($60 value)
- 3rd Place
- Bosque Brewing ball cap
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine and New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($60 value)
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- Honorable Mention
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
Landscapes:
- 1st Place
- $150 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- $150 gift certificate from NewMexicoCatalog.com
- $150 gift certificate to El Patron Restaurant and Cantina (Albuquerque)
- 2nd Place
- New Mexico United jersey ($85 value)
- $50 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- The Color Of Dreams photo book by Wayne Suggs ($60 value)
- 3rd Place
- Bosque Brewing ball cap
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine and New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($60 value)
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- Honorable Mention
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
Animals:
- 1st Place
- $150 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- $150 gift certificate from NewMexicoCatalog.com
- $150 gift certificate to El Patron Restaurant and Cantina (Albuquerque)
- 2nd Place
- New Mexico United jersey ($85 value)
- $50 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- The Color Of Dreams photo book by Wayne Suggs ($60 value)
- 3rd Place
- Bosque Brewing ball cap
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine and New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($60 value)
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- Honorable Mention
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
Mobile:
- 1st Place
- $150 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- $150 gift certificate from NewMexicoCatalog.com
- $150 gift certificate to El Patron Restaurant and Cantina (Albuquerque)
- 2nd Place
- New Mexico United jersey ($85 value)
- $50 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- The Color Of Dreams photo book by Wayne Suggs ($60 value)
- 3rd Place
- Bosque Brewing ball cap
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine and New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($60 value)
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- Honorable Mention
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
Enchanting Adventures (New Mexico State Parks):
New Mexico State Parks would like to remind the public to recreate responsibly and to Keep NM True.
- 1st Place:
- Four annual day-use passes ($160 value)
- $150 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
- 2nd Place:
- Three annual day-use passes ($120 value)
- $50 gift certificate from Bosque Brewing
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
- 3rd Place:
- Two annual day-use passes ($80 value)
- Bosque Brewing ball cap
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
- Honorable Mention:
- One annual day-use passes ($40 value)
- Enchantment: A Pursuit of Dreams in New Mexico ($18 value)
- One-year subscription to New Mexico Magazine ($26 value)
- New Mexico Magazine’s 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar ($15 value)
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This year's judges panel:
- John McCauley, Art and Photography Director, New Mexico Magazine
- Steve Gleydura, Editor in Chief, New Mexico Magazine
- Lauren Aguilar, Art Director, New Mexico State Parks
- Warren Malkerson, owner, Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography
- Gabriella Marks, freelance photographer, Treasurer, National Board, American Society of Media Photographer
- Wayne Suggs, freelance photographer, past contest winner
- Bryce Turner, graphic designer, New Mexico Tourism Department
Click here for official rules. All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions issued by the providing organization. New Mexico Magazine reserves the right to alter prizes and prize categories as needed.