Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for photography? Here’s your chance to showcase your skills and win fantastic prizes! Don's Photo, is hosting a Student Photo Contest, proudly sponsored by Canon, for all middle and high school photographers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Contest Theme:

"Local Lens: Where Every Click Tells a Story!"

The theme invites you to capture the beauty, uniqueness, and everyday stories of your local surroundings. Whether it’s a hidden gem in your community, the charm of wildlife, or the magic of a winter scene, let your creativity shine and tell a story through your lens!

Prizes:

We’re offering some incredible prizes for the top three winners, including a prize for your school!

1st Place: Canon Pixma Pro 1000 Printer (Value $1,599)

2nd Place: Canon EOS R100 Kit (Value $799)

3rd Place: $500 Don's Photo Gift Card

Your school will also receive a matching prize, so it’s a win-win for everyone involved!



TERMS & CONDITIONS:

ELIGIBILITY:

• OPEN TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MANITOBA AND SASKATCHEWAN ONLY.
• ENTRANTS MUST BE BETWEEN 11 AND 18 YEARS OLD AS OF THE CONTEST DEADLINE.
• PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER THE CONTEST USING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S EMAIL ADDRESS.
• PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MUST CONSENT TO THE MINOR ENTERING THE CONTEST.

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS:

• PHOTOS MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK BY THE ENTRANT (NO STOCK IMAGES OR PHOTOS TAKEN BY OTHERS).
• PHOTOS SHOULD BE IN DIGITAL FORMAT (JPEG OR PNG) AND HIGH-RESOLUTION.
• EACH STUDENT MAY SUBMIT A MAXIMUM OF TWO PHOTOS.

SUBMISSION RULES:

• NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• ENTRIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED CRITERIA, VIOLATE ANY RULES, OR MISREPRESENT ORIGINALITY MAY BE DISQUALIFIED AT THE DISCRETION OF DON'S PHOTO.

JUDGING:

• JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON PUBLIC VOTES THROUGH THE SHORTSTACK WEBSITE.

WINNER NOTIFICATION:

• WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA THEIR PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S EMAIL ADDRESS BY FEBRUARY 2ND, 2025.

USAGE RIGHTS:

• DON'S PHOTO RETAINS THE RIGHT TO USE THE WINNING PHOTO IN PROMOTIONAL CONTENT.

PRIZES:

• PRIZES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, HAVE NO CASH VALUE, AND CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE:

• THE CONTEST IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, AND LOCAL LAWS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

• BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS AGREE TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD HARMLESS DON'S PHOTO, CANON, AND ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST, ACCEPTANCE OR USE OF ANY PRIZE, OR ANY PUBLICITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTEST.
• DON'S PHOTO AND CANON ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR TECHNICAL ISSUES, LOST ENTRIES, OR ANY OTHER ISSUES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL THAT MAY AFFECT PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST.