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ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Port Stephens in Print 2026
Celebrating the Beauty, People and Stories
of Port Stephens Through Photography
Winner 2025 - Colin Sheringham
BECOME A FEATURED LION STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHER
Category winners including people's choice receive much more than an award. They become Featured Lion Studios Photographers, receiving professional representation and ongoing opportunities to promote and sell their work.
✔ 12 months of artist representation
✔ Portfolio consultation with Cath De La Hunty from CD Fine Art Printing
✔ Online gallery featuring up to 10 images
✔ Promotion and fine art print sales opportunities
✔ A professionally printed 24" × 36" gallery exhibition throughout August
📷 EVERY ENTRY EXHIBITED
Every accepted photograph is professionally printed and exhibited.
🌟 WIN ARTIST REPRESENTATION
Category winners become Featured Lion Studios Photographers.
🏆 GAIN RECOGNITION
Your work will be judged by industry professionals, viewed by thousands of visitors, eligible for People's Choice voting, and may even find a new home through exhibition sales.
EVERY ENTRY WILL BE EXHIBITED
Every accepted photograph will be professionally printed and displayed as part of the Port Stephens in Print Exhibition. This is your opportunity to showcase your work in a professionally presented public exhibition and have it seen by hundreds of visitors.
✔ Professionally printed exhibition photograph
✔ Displayed in a public gallery exhibition - Soldiers Point Bowling Club
✔ Judged by leading industry professionals
✔ Eligible for the Category and People's Choice Award

At Lion Studios, we believe photography has the power to preserve the stories, landscapes and people that make Port Stephens such a special place. Port Stephens in Print was created to celebrate our region's talented photographers while providing opportunities for exhibition, recognition and ongoing artistic development.
Whether you're an emerging photographer or an experienced professional, we invite you to share your unique perspective and become part of this annual celebration of local creativity.
Meet the Judges
Meet the wonderful judges of Port Stephens in Print 2026. We are incredibly grateful for their time, expertise, and dedication in helping to celebrate the creativity and talent of our local photographic community. Their thoughtful contributions play an essential role in making this exhibition possible, and we sincerely thank them for joining us on this journey and supporting the artists who make this showcase so special.
Key Dates

1 July 2026
Entries Open
28 July 2026
Entries Close
30 July 2026 | 6:00 PM
Opening Night at Soldiers Point Bowling Club
Category Winners Announced
People's Choice Voting Opens
2 August 2026 | 2:00 PM
People's Choice Voting Closes
2 August 2026 | 3:00 PM
People's Choice Winner Announced
2 August 2026 | 6:00 PM
Exhibition Closes at Soldiers Point Bowling Club
7 August 2026
Category Winners and People's Choice Winners Exhibition Opens at Lion Studios
31 August 2026 | 5:00 PM
Exhibition Closes at Lion Studios

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