Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Rodeo
2026-05-10 | Online Event
Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Rodeo

Contest ends May 10, 2026

Grab your hat and boots—it’s time for the rodeo! For September, show us your best bronc riding, mutton bustin’ and team roping shots from your hometown roundup. Enter Now.

You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.
Original photography only. Images generated by computer/AI or heavily manipulated by editing software will be disqualified.

Call for Photography Closes: Around the World Exhibition
2026-05-31 | Online Event
Call for Photography Ends Today at 5pm CT!
Every photograph taken during a journey is a story waiting to be told. This August, the Lakeway Photography Club invites you to share yours.
Our second annual members-only exhibition, “Around the World,” is a celebration of global perspective. We are looking for captivating images that transport the viewer – whether through the geometric precision of an architectural icon, the quiet dignity of a cultural monument, or a candid moment on a distant street corner.
From the exotic to the intimate, help us turn the Lake Travis Community Library into a window to the world.
Submit Your Work
Lakeway Photography Club members are invited to submit their work online for consideration. Selected photographs will be displayed at the Lake Travis Community Library throughout August.
Entry is free and open to all club members. Show us where your lens has traveled!

Deadline: May 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Submission Link: [Enter Today]

Save the Date: Opening Reception
Saturday, August 8 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us at the library to meet the photographers, discuss the techniques behind the shots, and celebrate our shared passion for travel and the visual arts.

Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Tailgating
2026-06-10 | Online Event
Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Tailgating

Contest ends June 10, 2026

It’s synonymous with football and always a blast. For October, show us your food, vehicles and friends decked out in game day gear. Enter Now.

You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.
Original photography only. Images generated by computer/AI or heavily manipulated by editing software will be disqualified.

Naturescapes 2026 Photography Contest
2026-06-22 | Online Event
Naturescapes Photography Contest is celebrating its 22nd year! The unique beauty of the natural areas within San Marcos inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest. The contest includes photographs taken in greenspaces and natural areas throughout Hays, Blanco, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, and Travis Counties. Contest sponsors are the Hill Country Photography Club and the Hays County Master Naturalist program.
Goals of the contest and exhibit include increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting our natural world and giving photographers at all levels of experience a chance to capture, share, and receive recognition for beautiful and inspiring images. Suggested subjects include natural scenery, wildlife, plants, and people and pets in the natural environment.
Accepting entries through June 22, 2026.

Prizes

$150 for Best in Show
$100 for Best Natural Waterscape, sponsored by the Hays County Master Naturalists. The photo must feature a natural water feature such as a creek, river, pond or lake.
$75 for Best Youth
$75 each for 4 Awards of Excellence
$25 each for 4 Awards of Merit
$100 for the Best San Marcos Natural Area, sponsored by the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. The photo must be taken within one of San Marcos’ six natural areas: Purgatory Creek Natural Area, Spring Lake Natural Area, Ringtail Ridge Natural Area, Schulle Canyon Natural Area, Blanco Shoals Natural Area, and Sessom Creek Park. You can find out more about them, including their locations, at https://smgreenbelt.org/natural-areas/. To be eligible for this prize, a photo must first be selected for the Naturescapes exhibition.
$50 each for the Best Adult and the Best Youth Native Wildflower, sponsored by The Hill Country Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. To be eligible for this prize, a photo must first be selected for the Naturescapes exhibition.

The contest is open to resident and visiting photographers of all ages.
Naturescapes Exhibition
San Marcos Activity Center Walkers’ Gallery from August 31st – October 23rd, 2026

Naturescapes Awards Reception
San Marcos Activity Center on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Ride the Rails
2026-07-10 | Online Event
Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Ride the Rails

Contest ends July 10, 2026

History, nature and adventure await as you roll through the countryside drinking in the views. For the November issue, train your lens on our railroads and the scenery it moves through. Enter Now.

You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.
Original photography only. Images generated by computer/AI or heavily manipulated by editing software will be disqualified.

Lakeway Photography Club "Around the World" Opening Reception
2026-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX, 78734, United States
Get ready to embark on a travel journey through a camera lens! The Lakeway Photography Club is thrilled to announce their upcoming exhibit, “Around the World,” showcasing captivating photographs inspired by travelling around the world. This unique exhibition will be held at the Lake Travis Community Library from August 1st to 29th, 2026. Stay tuned to enter your photos from May 1 – 31.
Mark your calendars for the opening reception on Saturday August 8, 2026 from 2-3pm. This event will provide an opportunity to meet the photographers, admire their work, and engage in lively discussions about the power of travel and photography.

Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Christmas Fails
2026-08-10 | Online Event
Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Christmas Fails

Contest ends August 10, 2026

From crying babies and bewildered Santas to Christmas decorating and baking disasters, the holidays can be filled with hilarious mishaps. For December, show us a holiday to remember. Enter Now.

You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.
Original photography only. Images generated by computer/AI or heavily manipulated by editing software will be disqualified.

Lakeway Photography Club Meeting
2026-08-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX, 78734, United States
Lakeway Photography Club (LPC) hosts quarterly meetings at the Lake Travis Community Library. The LPC is an informal group of photographers of all ages and experience who are interested in exploring photography as an art medium. We strive to help everyone improve their individual photographic styles, as well as to learn more about the art and science of both film and digital photography. Our meetings are free and open to the public.
We will host a special in-depth Photographer Roundtable Discussion of the Around the World exhibit at the Lake Travis Library. The talented exhibiting photographers will share the stories behind their travel photos, reveal their favorite camera gear, break down their editing process, and answer all your questions. We hope you will join us!

National Photography Day
2026-08-19 | Online Event
National Photography Day celebrates the dedicated photographers who bring the world to our eyes through their lenses. Photography ignites our collective imagination, and it is the photographer who skillfully captures these moments and shares them with the world. The images and art we cherish owe their existence to the vision and dedication of these individuals. From portraiture and fashion to architecture and landscapes, the diverse world of photography offers endless perspectives for us to explore.

Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Barns
2026-09-10 | Online Event
Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Barns

Contest ends September 10, 2026

They stand the test of time, weathered and rugged in their beauty. For January, we want to see your barns and hay lofts and whatever may be napping there. Enter Now.

You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.
Original photography only. Images generated by computer/AI or heavily manipulated by editing software will be disqualified.

Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Swamps
2026-10-10 | Online Event
Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest: Swamps

Contest ends October 10, 2026

The perfect habitat for migrating birds and gators alike, Texas’ wetlands are brimming with life. For February, show us your favorite part of the swamp. Enter Now.

You must be a member of a Texas electric cooperative to enter this contest.
Original photography only. Images generated by computer/AI or heavily manipulated by editing software will be disqualified.
