Photo Contest

We are accepting submissions for the 2026 Florida Ranches Calendar Photo Contest now through July 18! Winners will have their photo featured in the calendar among photos by famed photojournalist, Carlton Ward Jr. and others from the wildpath team. To view our contest flyer, click here.

Our award-winning calendar pays tribute to Florida’s cattle ranches through powerful and captivating photography. It is used to tell the story of Florida’s oldest stewards of the land and the critical role they play in preserving Florida’s environmental, agricultural and cultural heritage.

General Guidelines:

Photos must feature Florida ranch properties, including (but not limited to): cattle, horses, cowboys, water, landscapes, and wildlife.
Horizontal (landscape) format ONLY.
High resolution/high quality JPG, PNG or Raw files accepted (2400 pixels wide).
Photos may be edited for minor adjustments such as cropping, brightness or contrast. If content is changed such as adding or removing objects or using filters photos will be disqualified.
A max of five (5) photos may be submitted. There is no charge for submitting one photo. After the first photo, a $25 admin fee will be charged.

How to Submit:

Please complete the photo questionnaire below, email your photo(s) to FloridaRanches@gmail.com along with photographer name and ranch in the subject line.

2026 Photo Questionnaire

Contact Information

First Name:

Last Name:

E-mail:

Phone (Mobile):

Phone (Work/Home):

Number of Photos Submitted:

Mailing Address

This is where complimentary calendars (5) would be shipped — no P.O. Boxes

Street Address:

Address 2:

City / Town:

State:

Zip Code:

Ranch Information

Ranch Location - Physical Street Address:

Address 2:

City / Town:

State:

Zip Code:

County / Counties:

Ranch Owner(s) Names:

Ranch Name:

Length of Ownership:

How many generations of the family have been ranching on this property?

Acreage:

Full name(s) of anyone pictured. If children are in the photo, provide ages:

If horses or dogs are in the photos, please include their names:

Type of cattle on the ranch:

Size of the herd:

Describe the type of ranch operation and if there are any other agricultural activities in addition to cattle ranching:

Conservation Activities and Successes

Any new or innovative conservation efforts or environmental improvements taking place on the ranch? For example, conservation easements, energy efficient activities, or specific Best Management Practices:

Is the property part of a larger area of environmental significance? For example, is it part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor? Adjacent to a local, state, or national preserve area or park?

Is the ranch home to endangered or threatened species? Panthers, Black bears, Scrub Jays, Eagles, etc.

Additional Information

Is there anything else of interest you would like to share with us?

Please email your photo(s) to FloridaRanches@gmail.com along with photographer name and ranch in the subject line.