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Are you ready to capture the magic and memories of high school seniors and youth sports like never before? Join us at SYNC for the most prestigious high school senior and youth sports Image Competition in the industry!

Showcase Your Talent: The Image Competition is your platform to showcase your unique talent and vision. Share your high school senior and youth sports photography with a captivated audience of fellow photographers, educators, and potential clients.

Compete for Recognition: Compete against some of the most talented photographers in the industry and earn the recognition you deserve. Our esteemed panel of judges will evaluate your work and provide valuable feedback to help you grow as a photographer.

Win Fabulous Prizes: Win exciting prizes, including state-of-the-art photography equipment, products, and other valuable tools to enhance your craft.

Exhibition: Marvel at incredible themed galleries of breathtaking portraits from talented photographers around the country. Get inspired by their creativity and craftsmanship.

Awards Ceremony: Join us for the SYNC Awards where the winners will be announced. Celebrate your achievements and those of your peers in style! Then join us for the Party Like A Rock Star theme party with a live DJ and more!

Keep scrolling for the categories, rules, and how to submit your entries today!

Let your creativity shine, and let's make SYNC's Image Competition an unforgettable experience!

SAVE THE DATES

November 1, 2025: SYNC Image Competition opens.

November 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025: $20 per entry until 11:59 PM EST / 10:59 PM CST / 9:59 PM MST / 8:59 PM PST.

December 31, 2025, to January 31, 2026: $30 per entry starting at 12:00 AM EST / 11:00 PM CST / 10:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM PST

January 31, 2026: Final deadline—ALL entries must be uploaded and paid by 11:00 PM EST (10:00 PM CST / 9:00 PM MST / 8:00 PM PST). No exceptions.

February 5-7, 2026: Live Image Competition Judging.

February 23, 2026: SYNC Awards and Party (included with SYNC registration)

No late entries will be accepted. Entry fees are non-refundable. Deadlines will not be extended. There are no refunds for a failure to upload your images by the deadline. All entries must be registered and paid for using the entry form at www.printcompetition.com.

RULES COMING SOON

IMAGE COMPETITION IS CLOSED

2026 CATEGORIES
HS Senior Indoor
HS Senior Outdoor
HS Senior Hobby/Arts
HS Senior Athlete

Sports and Volume Indoor (ages K-12)
Sports and Volume Outdoor (ages K-12)
Sports and Volume Banners (ages K-12)
Sports and Volume Action (ages K-12)

The Gallery at SYNC: Seasons
Open

How Are Trophies and Awards Determined. Coming Soon.

AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED - New awards coming soon! Check Back!

Award Of Excellence
Judges Choice
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies
First Timer
Breakout Photographer of the Year
Seniors' Choice
Photographers' Choice
Best of Show
Photographer of the Year

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED!

To ensure eligibility please adhere to the official rules and deadlines. Download the rules below.

All entries must go through PRINTCOMPETITION.COM.

Stay connected with your scores as they are being judged with www.printcompetition.com. SYNC utilizes PrintCompetition.com to manage your images and scores for the SYNC Awards. All images must be uploaded into this system to be eligible for judging.

RULES COMING SOON

The Gallery at SYNC: Seasons. At SYNC, for the third year we bring this innovative addition to our photography competition – an immersive photography gallery that will transport you to the mesmerizing world of seasons like never before. Prepare to journey through Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter as you step into an experience that transcends traditional photography exhibitions.

The Seasons Theme
Our photography competition has always sought to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, and this year's Seasons Category is no exception. Attendees will submit their most breathtaking images, all centered around the theme of seasons. The results will be nothing short of extraordinary.

How will images be selected?
The TOP 20 images in the Seasons Category will be showcased. If an attendee has more than one image in the top 20, only the highest-scoring image will be on display. This allows 20 dynamic images by 20 talented photographers. In case of a tie, the judges will make a final decision.

The Gallery Information
The Gallery will be open during conference hours and is located on Level 2 of the conference center in the Jasmine Room.

Meet The Makers
Mingle with the photographers who created the images and ask questions about their techniques. Day and time to be announced.

Presented by:
BayPhoto
ProPrints

Explore the Top 10 Display at SYNC, featuring the highest-scoring images. These standout photos represent the peak of creativity and skill in high school senior and youth sports photography. Each image tells a powerful story, showcasing the exceptional talent of SYNC’s top photographers.

How will images be selected?
The top 10 scores from the Image Competition will be on display. In case of a tie, the judges will select the final image(s).

The Top 10 Display Information
The display will be open during conference hours and is located on Level 1 of the conference center in the grand foyer.

Meet The Makers
Mingle with the photographers who created the images and ask questions about their techniques. Day and time to be announced.

Presented by:
BayPhoto
ProPrints

The Favorite Things print display at SYNC is a prestigious showcase of carefully curated photographs handpicked by the event's organizers, Darty and Michele Hines. The selection process is highly discerning, ensuring that only a limited number of exceptional photographs make it to the display, making it a true celebration of visual artistry and storytelling. All categories and all scores will be considered.

How will images be selected?
The images are hand-selected by Darty and Michele Hines, the owners of SYNC, and are considered some of their favorite images of the competition.

The Favorite Image Display Information
The display will be open during conference hours and is located on Level 1 of the conference center in the grand foyer.

Meet The Makers
Mingle with the photographers who created the images and ask questions about their techniques. Day and time to be announced.

Presented by:
BayPhoto
ProPrints