New Canaan Launches Photography Contest

NEW CANAAN, CT — New Canaan has launched a photo contest open to all ages that will run through May 1.

According to a news release provided by the town, New Canaan's Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) Sub-Committee is launching a photography contest as part of its 10-year plan update.

This is the next phase of a yearlong community engagement plan that started with a survey that received over 2,000 responses and was followed by multiple public hearings to share feedback directly with the sub-committee, according to town officials.

The town hopes to tap into the creative side of its residents by seeking current photos of New Canaan that highlight what makes their town special.

The contest is open to all ages and anyone in town who has a camera or smartphone. Photos submitted should avoid including people's faces and focus on the town's land and buildings, according to town officials.

The POCD subcommittee and staff will select as many photos as possible to include throughout the final plan and the winner's photo will be clearly showcased.

Town officials also noted not every photo submitted to the contest will make it into the plan. The town will also keep these photos and may use them for future purposes.

Submitting a photo conveys permission for the town to publish it, town officials said. Photos can be submitted by email to sarah.carey@newcanaanct.gov before May 1.

Entrants should reference the photo contest and include the photographer's name and address in their email, according to town officials.