Virginia Photo Contest – Department of Aviation

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Virginia Aviation Photo Contest

The annual Virginia Aviation Photo contest takes place each year and offer photographers and pilots the opportunity to show off their best aircraft pictures. Aerial photos highlighting Virginia’s lovely scenic areas as seen from the sky may be entered. Photos taken with drones will also be accepted. Winning entries may be featured in DOAV’s annual aviation calendar and social media.

Point of Contact

Photo Contest Submissions

Anthony Sotelo

anthony.sotelo@doav.virginia.gov

804-774-4634

Photo Contest Rules and Eligibility

Submitting Your Photos

Five submissions are allowed from each photographer. The photographs must have been taken in Virginia, have not been previously published, and be at least 300 ppi.

Permitted Artistic Medium

Only digital entries will be accepted. Photos should be taken at the highest resolution possible (minimum 300 ppi or 3MB). The preferred format is .jpg.

Transfer of Photo Ownership

Photos submitted to the contest become and remain the property of the Virginia Department of Aviation for use in the promotion of aviation in Virginia and may be used without any further permission or credit.

Virginia Aviation Photo Contest Entry Form

The annual Virginia Aviation Photo Contest invites photographers and pilots to showcase their best aircraft and aerial images of Virginia’s scenic landscapes. Drone photos are welcome. Winning entries will be featured in the DOAV’s annual aviation calendar.

Eligibility & Requirements:

Deadline: August 14, 2026.
Format: Digital Entries Only, .jpg format preferred, minimum 300 ppi or 3 MB (highest resolution possible).

*This application does not autosave progress prior to submission.

Applicant Details

Name

First

Last

Email

Phone

Mailing Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Photo Upload

Please attach your photo submission(s) below. Only one photo submission is required. You can upload up to 5 submissions. Brief descriptions are required for each photo including location and aircraft type (if applicable).

Photo #1

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Photo #1 Description

Please write a description for each of your photo submissions including the location and type of aircraft (if applicable).

Photo #2

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Photo #2 Description

Please write a description for each of your photo submissions including the location and type of aircraft (if applicable).

Photo #3

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#2 #1 Email

Photo #3 Description

Please write a description for each of your photo submissions including the location and type of aircraft (if applicable).

Photo #4

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Photo #4 Description

Please write a description for each of your photo submissions including the location and type of aircraft (if applicable).

Photo #5

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Photo #5 Description

Please write a description for each of your photo submissions including the location and type of aircraft (if applicable).

Application Agreement

By submitting a photograph to the Virginia Aviation Photo Contest, I affirm that I am the creator and copyright holder of the submitted image(s). I hereby grant the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works from my submitted photograph(s) in any format or medium, for any DOAV purpose, including but not limited to print materials, marketing, publications, the annual aviation calendar, websites, and social media. I understand and agree that DOAV may use my photograph(s) without seeking additional permission and without obligation to provide credit, compensation, or notification. I further release and discharge DOAV from any claims arising out of the use of my photograph(s), including rights of publicity or privacy. I represent that my submission does not infringe upon the rights of any third party and that any individual(s) recognizable in the photograph have given permission for their likeness to be used.

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