Bayside Photography Competition

Bayside's annual photography competition encourages residents to capture the beauty of the local area through their camera lens.
 

2025 Bayside Photography Competition

Applications for the 2025 Bayside Photography Competition have now closed.

Submit a photo reflecting the Bayside community and have the chance to win one of seven category prizes. 

Categories include: 

  • Open
    • This category is open to all residents and is not bound to a specific theme. Submitted photographs will be judged upon their technical skill and how the photographer has captured a unique perspective of the LGA.
  • Natural Environment
    • Bayside is full of amazing wetlands, beaches and parks, all filled with a range of unique flora and fauna. This category focuses on capturing local wildlife and vegetation across the LGA.
  • Waterways
    • Water gives life, provides travel and is a calming vista for Bayside residents. The local rivers, creeks and the bay are important for the identity of the community. This category photographs of waterways in a new and unique way.
  • Transport
    • Bayside is a transportation hub. From planes, boats and automobiles, the community travels in a variety of ways. This category is to highlight the many modes of transportation that exist across Bayside.
  • Active
    • Bayside is an active community, where sport and exercise are a key part of life. This category encourages residents to think about how being active fits in their life and how this could be represented visually.
  • Your Neighbourhood
    • From architecture, people, shops, or night life. This category allows residents to capture a unique view of their neighbourhood and the life they see everyday.
  • Junior
    • For all budding photographers under the age of 15. This category is open to all types of photographic themes.

Applications close Friday 31 October.

2025 Winners and Finalists

Bayside's Photography Competition winners for 2025 have captured the essence of our area's natural beauty and diverse local community.

Across each category, this year’s photographs offer glimpses into what makes Bayside such a vibrant cultural and creative exchange in Southern Sydney.

Category Winner and Finalists: Open

Winner: Brighton-Le-Sands in the Dream by John Zhang

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Category Winner and Finalists: Natural Environment

Winner: The Conversation by Radivoie Miletich

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Category Winner and Finalists: Waterways

Winner: Framed by Michelle Sparks

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Category Winner and Finalists: Transport

Winner: Shapes of Transport by Jared Underwood

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Category Winner and Finalists: Active

Winner: Not Today by Ryan Pedraza

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Category Winner and Finalists: Your Neighbourhood

Winner: Festive by Edward Adhikari

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Category Winner and Finalists: Junior

Winner: Peeking Through by Liam Veljanovski

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