Competition

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 6:45pm to 8:00pm
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Judge: 
Corey Hilz
Theme: 
Outliers

This theme challenges photographers to seek anomalies in a scene—compositions where something or someone stands out as being different from whatever else is in the frame: A tiny dog being walked with several very large ones, an historical building surrounded by modern high rises, someone reading a book among a crowd of phone-scrollers, a beautiful flower poking up from a pile of trash.

Corey Hilz is our judge this month. Corey is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. He helps others improve their photography through group and private instruction. Corey's instruction enables photographers to improve their images technically and artistically. Corey is a published author, and his work is seen in magazines, books, calendars, and catalogs. His photographs are also found in exhibits and private collections. Corey has written six books, including two books on digital workflow and the first book dedicated to Lensbaby. Corey goes beyond the documentary image, looking for fresh perspectives and the decisive moment. He strives to share the beauty of a destination you’ve never seen, as well as a new view on the familiar.