Overview

Welcome to the Our Shared Paradise – #BahamasAtHeART photography contest! This competition celebrates the beauty, culture, and community of The Bahamas through the lens of amateur and professional photographers.

Eligibility

· Open to Atlantis Team Members, residents of the community, amateur and professional photographers.

· Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of entry.

Categories

Submissions will be accepted in the following categories:

1. Architecture

2. Culture

3. Landscapes

4. Marine Life & Nature

5. Food

6. Environment

7. Portraits/People

8. Community

Submission Guidelines

· A maximum of 2 photo submissions per person.

· All entries must be received by the entry deadline, October 15, 2025

· All submissions must:

o Meet the entry limit.

o Be submitted in proper resolution as specified in the entry form.

o Include a completed entry form with all required details.

Judging and Prizes

· Entries will be judged by a judging panel appointed by Atlantis, and will include local Bahamian artists.

· Judging will be based on creativity, technical skill, originality, and relevance to the category theme.

Prizes:

· Grand Prize – $2,500

· 1st Place – $1,500

· 2nd Place – $1,000

Recognition

· Winning photographs will be showcased at Atlantis Paradise Island’s Coral Rotunda.

· Selected entries may be used for commercial purposes, including but not limited to:

o Website

o Email campaigns

o News stories

o Social media platforms

Note: By entering the contest, participants grant the contest organizers non-exclusive rights to use submitted photographs for promotional and commercial purposes with credit to the photographer.

Additional Terms

· Entrants must own the rights to all submitted images.

· Submitted works must not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

· The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not adhere to the contest rules or does not align with the contest’s values and theme.

Contact and Information

For further inquiries, please refer to the official entry form or contact the contest organizers directly at Erika.lavyne@atlantisparadise.com.