The City of Bismarck is kicking off its annual Call for Photos, but this year there is extra incentive to participate: The winner of this year’s contest will have their photo incorporated into the City of Bismarck’s homepage. 

“We are in the process of redesigning the City of Bismarck website and this would be a pretty cool way for someone to get their photography incorporated into the design,” said Bismarck’s Communication Strategist Kalen Ost. “We are always looking for different ways to engage the community, and this would be a unique way for a photographer to make their impact on Bismarck.” 

Photos can be submitted from now through November 30, 2023. High resolution photos (at least 300 dpi or 1024x768 pixels) are recommended. By submitting photo(s) you are granting the City of Bismarck permission for non-exclusive rights to use your photograph(s):

• Photos must have been taken between October 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023.
• Photos must be from a location within Bismarck. Abstract photography is welcome, as long as there is a connection to Bismarck. 
• Photos submitted must be able to be used in any, and all, publications or marketing materials, without payment or any other consideration in perpetuity. 
• Photos must be submitted through the City of Bismarck online form at https://www.bismarcknd.gov/FormCenter/Administration-2/Call-for-Photos-Make-Your-Image-Our-Focu-242.
• By submitting photo(s) you agree you have obtained all necessary consents from individuals pictured or their guardians/parents if they are minors. 
• By submitting photo(s) you certify that you are of legal age and agree to indemnify the City of Bismarck from any and all claims related to the photo(s).

Depending on the quantity of photos received, a select number of photographers will be awarded a City Swag Bag. Winners will be notified by email in December and can pick up their prizes from the City of Bismarck Administration Office on the Fourth Floor of the City/County Building (221 N. Fifth Street in Bismarck).