Only Student and Associate members may enter this category. Entries may be of any subject. Winning photos will receive recognition, but are not eligible for Best of Show and no points will be awarded towards ranking.
Grammy nominated artist Blessing Offor tells his story to a crowd of people. Blessing lost his vision as a child, while blindness has created numerous challenges for him, Blessing frequently remarks how being blind has blessed his life.
Elementary education majors practice their lesson plans in the snow.
Grammy nominated singer Blessing Offor makes a new friend at a Q&A.
A student models for a feature photo for an article about the impacts of zoom on work culture.
Hannah Claywell, editor-in-chief of the Northwest Missourian student newspaper, reads a copy of the publication in the newsroom.
Basketball runout pre tip-off.
Northwest Missouri State freshman guard Bailey Birmingham points toward a teammate after hitting a three-pointer against Arkansas-Fort Smith on Feb. 21, 2026, at Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Missouri.
In this in-camera double exposure, an extra-large moon rises above Trinity Hall on the night of Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.
First photo: 18mm, f/4 6sec ISO200
Second photo: 200mm, f/5.6 1/320 ISO200 (Maybe, I forget; it wasn't recorded in EXIF)
The moon is that glowy because I fogged up the 200mm lens with my breath before taking the 2nd photo.
Greg Shafer surfaces for air while swimming in the Wildcat Recreation Center's pool on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
12mm (APS-C), 1/3200 f/5.6 ISO200
(the hard vignette is from the waterproof case I was using)
A student uses the Well's red light therapy booth on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
11mm (APS-C), 1/800, f/2.8, ISO100