NZAC Photographic Competition

The NZAC holds a national photographic competition each year. The objectives of the competition are to stimulate interest in mountain and rock climbing photography and assist members to attain a higher standard of photography. A panel of selected judges determines the winners.

The results of the competition are announced and selected winning entries reproduced in the New Zealand Alpine Journal, the NZAC Photographic Competition Calendar and on the NZ Alpine Club website.

For 2024 we have a change up in the mix. We are adding a theme to the Mountain & Climbing Culture Category and we ask for you to enter a photo story with your images. The 2024 theme will be Huts.
Photographers can provide 3-5 images that convey a compelling story or message involving a Hut – with each image strong enough to stand on its own while conveying a greater narrative when viewed in the photographer’s desired sequence. Photographers can include a 100-200 word caption to support the images and to provide context, however, judging will be on the story told through the images. At least one image will need to feature a hut. Images may be historic or modern in nature, but as per the standard rules of the NZAC Photographic competition, may not have been previously entered into the national competition.

All other categories will remain the same. Click the link below for more details including the competition entry criteria, image specifications and terms and conditions: