Blacktown City Council’s Inaugural Mayoral Photography Competition is now open, inviting locals to capture the spirit of Blacktown through their lens.

Open to amateur and aspiring photographers across Australia, this exciting community initiative offers the chance to have your work featured in the 2027 Community Calendar, delivered to all households across the region. 

The Inaugural Blacktown Mayoral Photography Competition: Capture the Heart of Blacktown City

If you’ve ever snapped a glowing sunset, stumbled across a hidden local gem, or captured a lively community moment, now is your time to shine. The inaugural Mayoral Photography Competition is an initiative by Blacktown City Council that celebrates what makes this vibrant corner of Western Sydney so special.

From everyday life to standout local landmarks, the brief is simple. Show off the beauty, diversity and personality of Blacktown City through your own unique perspective.

Your Photo Could Be in Homes Across the City

Thirteen winning images will be selected to feature in Blacktown's 2027 Community Calendar, making it the first calendar shaped entirely by the local community. It is a fantastic opportunity to have your work seen by over 100,000 households across the region.

Selected photographers can also choose to have their social media handles or website included alongside their image, giving their creative work a valuable platform and a wider audience.

What Can You Submit?

The competition is open to a wide range of subject matter, as long as it is photographed within Blacktown City.

• Scenic landscapes and sunsets
• Favourite local hangouts
• Community events and gatherings
• Hidden gems and neighbourhood moments

However, there is one key requirement - all images must be submitted in landscape orientation to be considered for the calendar.

Who Can Enter?

This competition is designed to be inclusive and accessible:

• Open to Australian residents and permanent citizens aged 13 and over
• Amateur photographers are encouraged to enter
• Entry is completely free
• Multiple entries are allowed, with each photo submitted separately
• All works must be taken with a camera (phone camera accepted)

Even staff from Blacktown City Council can take part, although they are not eligible for prizes or public acknowledgements.

How to Enter

Getting involved is easy!

• Complete the online entry form
• Upload your photograph
• Provide your contact details
• Include the photo location and an optional description

Just make sure your image meets the required specifications before submitting, and include your social handles or website if you would like them promoted.

Entries close at 11.59 pm on Friday 8 May 2026, and winners will be announced on Thursday 30 July 2026. Winning images will be judged by a panel, with final selections made by the Mayor of Blacktown City.

Why You Should Get Involved

This is not just a photography competition - it's a chance to tell the story of your community, celebrate local life and have your perspective shared across the city.

Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just love snapping moments on your weekend walks, this is your opportunity to contribute to something truly local. So grab your camera, explore your surroundings and start capturing what makes Blacktown City such a special place.

Find out more about the conditions of entry and image specifications, and get your entries in for the Inaugural Mayoral Photography Competition.

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