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Orleans County Tourism Welcomes Photo Submissions for 2026 Marketing Materials

ALBION, N.Y., August 18, 2025 — Orleans County Tourism has opened its annual call for photographers, inviting submissions that capture the county’s unique character, events and natural beauty. This year’s call places special emphasis on photographs that celebrate America 250, the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

Photographers are encouraged to showcase scenes, events, landmarks and moments that reflect the spirit, history and culture of Orleans County as part of this historic anniversary.

Orleans County Tourism may use submitted photos in the 2026 calendar, travel guide, fishing calendar, social media and other promotional materials. Photos that are used will receive appropriate credit.

In addition, photographers whose work is chosen to represent a month in the 2026 calendar or appear on the travel guide cover will receive a swag bag of Orleans County merchandise. Photographers who submitted images that are featured on a particular month in the 2026 calendar will receive 5 copies of the calendar.

Entries must be submitted by Nov. 2, 2025, via email or mail. The official rules and entry forms can be downloaded here.

For questions, contact Orleans County Tourism at 585-589-3282 or isabella@orleanscountytourism.com.

“July 4th Sunrise on Lake Ontario,” in Lyndonville, by Robyn Ottaviano, was chosen as the cover image for the 2025 Orleans County calendar.

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