Submit your best photo capturing the beauty, culture, and spirit of the Bahamas in the Our Shared Paradise Photography Contest, celebrating the imagination and creativity of our community.
You could win up to $2,500 in cash and have your work proudly displayed at Atlantis Paradise Island and be featured in a local media spotlight.
Deadline to Submit: October 15, 2025
Theme: “Our Shared Paradise – #BahamasAtHeART”
Open To: Atlantis Team Members, students, and the general community
Categories: Architecture, Culture, Food, Environment, Landscapes, Marine Life & Nature, Portraits/People in the Community
Entries are limited to two per person
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.