HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest is Now Open!

Our annual photo contest is back, and submissions are officially open!  

And we’re doing things slightly differently in 2026.  

As always, we invite you to share your best shots of Hawaiʻi for a chance to be featured in HAWAIʻI Magazine. This year’s categories include Land, Ocean, People, Wildlife, Kīlauea, and Student Submissions.  

Finalists will be selected by the HAWAIʻI Magazine team in each of the submission categories.  

But this year, our readers will vote for their favorite photos, and winners will be determined based on audience votes. Voting will begin in May. 

Winning photos will be highlighted in our 2026 Summer digital issue and 2026 FALL/WINTER print issue, as well as on our website and social media channels. There are also possible opportunities for additional features and future showcases. 

Entries must be photographed in Hawaiʻi on or after Jan. 1, 2025, and must be the original work of the participant. Entries that don’t comply with contest guidelines may be disqualified. You can view the official rules here.  

Ready to submit your photos and share your Hawaiʻi story with our audience? Enter now!