SCDES Coastal Photography Contest is Now Open

Photographers of all degrees of expertise are invited to participate in the annual photography contest sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.

What kind of photos should be submitted?

SCDES is looking for coastal South Carolina scenes including marshes, beaches, or wildlife.

What are the rules?

  • Pictures must be the original work of the photographer
  • Horizontal/landscape orientation is required
  • Digital photos are accepted with a limit of three (3) pictures per contestant
  • Individual photos should not exceed a file size of 65 megabytes
  • All entries must be submitted between August 1 and September 1, 2024

What do I win?

The winning photo will appear on SCDES’s 2025 Tide Table Poster.

How do I submit entries?

Go to the photo contest entry form.

Who do I contact with contest questions?

For questions about the contest, contact Kelly Harris, Outreach Project Manager, at [email protected] or (843) 953-0233.

Written by SCDES.