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Meet Nick Souvall! One of the 2026 Showdown Competitors.Nick Souvall is a nature photographer who has been photographing...
10/12/2026

Meet Nick Souvall! One of the 2026 Showdown Competitors.

Nick Souvall is a nature photographer who has been photographing wildlife and epic landscapes all across Colorado and the world for the last 10 years. He loves the quiet moments of photography; waiting for an osprey to dive for a fish, watching the clouds light up at sunrise, or simply enjoying the neighborhood park. He hopes his passion for wild places and the creatures that inhabit them shine through in his work and inspire others to care about the natural world around them.


Meet Betsy Botsford! One of the 2026 Showdown Competitors.Betsy is a fine art landscape photographer based in Western Co...
10/12/2026

Meet Betsy Botsford! One of the 2026 Showdown Competitors.

Betsy is a fine art landscape photographer based in Western Colorado whose work explores solitude, resilience, and the quiet beauty of wild places. Inspired by her experiences working for the U.S. Forest Service and her personal journey through loss and healing, her photography reflects the beauty of being alone, but not lonely. A published and award-winning photographer, Betsy also gives back through her business, Point of Light Photo, supporting homelessness and animal rescue organizations.


Meet Steve Chinn! One of the 2026 Showdown competitors. Steve is a Durango-based photographer whose creative journey spa...
10/12/2026

Meet Steve Chinn! One of the 2026 Showdown competitors.

Steve is a Durango-based photographer whose creative journey spans more than two decades. With a background in art, graphic design, and commercial photography, his diverse work blends creativity, simplicity, and emotion. A former photography instructor at Colorado Mountain College, Steve has exhibited his fine art photography in galleries and shows, with images published in local, national, and international publications.


Students! Your Photo Could Be a Magazine Cover!One student photographer from the 2026 Youth Photography Showcase could ...
10/09/2026

Students! Your Photo Could Be a Magazine Cover!

One student photographer from the 2026 Youth Photography Showcase could have their image featured on the cover of Durango City Lifestyle Magazine’s February 2027 issue!

The selected photographer will also receive a $500 professional photography payment, becoming one of Colorado Photography Week’s newest paid professional photographers!

What an incredible opportunity for a young photographer!

Cover selection is at the publisher’s discretion and subject to editorial standards and required permissions



Durango City Lifestyle

Calling All Colorado Middle & High School Photographers!The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is your chance to hav...
10/09/2026

Calling All Colorado Middle & High School Photographers!

The Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase is your chance to have your photography exhibited in a professional gallery during Colorado Photography Week!

Up to 100 student photographs will be selected for exhibition, with opportunities to sell their work, be featured in an online gallery, and receive recognition at the Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown on November 18, 2026.

Selected students also receive one complimentary ticket ($35 value) to the Showdown at Fort Lewis College! Tickets must be claimed by November 17. Family and guests may purchase tickets separately.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your creativity! Submit on our website. https://coloradophotoweek.org/youth-showcase/




Alpine Bank

📸 THE 2026 SHOWDOWN COMPETITORS ARE HERE!After an incredibly competitive selection process, we are excited to introduce ...
10/01/2026

📸 THE 2026 SHOWDOWN COMPETITORS ARE HERE!

After an incredibly competitive selection process, we are excited to introduce the five photographers selected to take the stage at the 2026 Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown!

These photographers were chosen through a blind jury process from an outstanding field of photographers from across Colorado. Each will now prepare a dynamic presentation featuring some of the best work of their photographic careers, all presented LIVE on the big screen.

On November 18, they’ll take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in Durango for an unforgettable evening celebrating the art and craft of photography.

🏆 $10,000 Best in Show
🏆 $1,000 People’s Choice
🏆 $1,000 Best Colorado Photograph

Over the next several days, we’ll introduce you to each of our five competitors and share more about the photographers behind the work.

Congratulations to the 2026 Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown competitors!

📅 November 18, 2027

ENTRIES ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED!The call for entries for the 2026 Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown has officially come t...
09/17/2026

ENTRIES ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED!

The call for entries for the 2026 Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown has officially come to a close and what an incredible response!

We’re blown away by the enthusiasm from photographers across Colorado. The number of entries, the talent represented, and the excitement surrounding this year’s Showdown have exceeded our expectations.

A huge THANK YOU to every photographer who put your work forward and helped make this year’s call for entries such a success.

Now the jury process begins…and we can’t wait to see who takes the stage during Colorado Photography Week this November!

The road to the Showdown starts now!



🎟️ TICKETS ARE LIVE!Get ready for an unforgettable night of photography at the 2026 Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown!E...
09/13/2026

🎟️ TICKETS ARE LIVE!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of photography at the 2026 Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown!

Experience incredible imagery, powerful storytelling, and some of Colorado’s most talented photographers as they take the stage during Colorado Photography Week.

Five of Colorado’s top photographers.
One giant screen.
A live audience.
And $10,000 on the line for Best in Show.

📸 Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
📍 Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | Durango, Colorado

This isn’t just a photography competition...it’s a SHOW.



Colorado Photographers!This is your chance to compete in Colorado’s premier, live photography competition.The Colorado P...
09/11/2026

Colorado Photographers!

This is your chance to compete in Colorado’s premier, live photography competition.

The Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown brings five of Colorado’s most accomplished professional photographers to the big screen for the state’s premier live photography competition.

Each finalist gets just 10 minutes to take the audience on a visual journey through their life’s best work. All will compete for the $10,000 Best in Show prize and additional cash awards.

Share and Experience photography the way it was meant to be seen: BIG, LIVE, and in front of an audience.

FIVE PHOTOGRAPHERS - ONE STAGE - $10,000 ON THE LINE

📍 Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
✨ The signature event of Colorado Photography Week

See the links in the bio for more info.



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