"Action" Minnesota 4-H Photo Challenge

Minnesota 4-H photography is excited to offer another statewide photography challenge open to youth in grades K-13.

Capture a thrilling shot or a fast-paced moment! Whether it’s sports or animals in motion or other dynamic events, action photography allows you to freeze movement.

How it works

Take action photos between March 21 and April 30. (Note: The deadline extension to April 30).

Select one image (with no or minimal editing) and write one to two sentences on why the photo is important to you.

Submit your one (1) jpg or jpeg image and your statement in one email to [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on April 30, 2025. (Note: The deadline extension to April 30).

Type “Action” in the email subject line, and in the email include the participant’s name, grade, state, your one to two sentence statement and attach your photo. 

Once your email submission has been received and your registration verified, you will receive a confirmation email. Please be patient to receive your confirmation email as a staff member has to manually do this - it is not automated.

Rules

• All youth (grades K-13) are welcome but must be enrolled in 4-H. Join 4-H!
• 4-H members must be the ones taking pictures.
• Photos must be taken between March 21 and April 30.
• Photo submissions must be completed in one email by 11:59 p.m. CST on April 30. Note: Deadline extension to April 30.
• Type “Action” in the email subject line, and in the email include the participant’s name, grade, state, your one to two sentence statement and attach your photo.
• Everyone who participates in the photography challenge will have their names entered in a random drawing for prizes.
• Volunteer photography judges will provide feedback and recognize the top-quality images.
• Submitted photos and statements will be shared through an online slideshow.

4-H photography project resources provide information and tips on how to take better photos.