WHO CAN ENTER?

The contest is limited to California residents who are existing members of the Auto Club of Southern California ages 18 or older prior to the date of entry, and who have been members prior to April 16, 2023.

WHAT ARE SOME REQUIREMENTS?

• Photos must have been taken on or after June 1, 2021. No identifiable people may be present in the image (i.e., no faces please). Photos made with drones are prohibited.

• For the 2023 contest, photos may be from anywhere in the world.

CAN I SUBMIT A PHOTO TAKEN ON MY CELLPHONE?

Yes! But we recommend making sure your phone's camera resolution is set to the maximum. This will help capture a quality photograph that would look good printed in a large format. Some phones default to low resolution because small files are easier to text and email from your phone, so check your phone's camera resolution settings.

CAN I JUST MAIL YOU A PRINT?

No. This contest is set up to only accept digital photo files submitted through this website. We cannot accept mailed or emailed entries.

HOW DO I ENTER?

On the home page, search for the link that says “click here to register and submit an entry.” After you complete the registration, the site will guide you through several pages with information to provide (fields with an asterisk* are required).

As you complete the pages, click on the “save and next” button to advance through the process.

On the “photo” page, use the “browse” button to locate the photo you wish to enter. You will have the option of dragging and dropping your photo or searching your files for it. To save time, you might want to search for it before beginning the entry process.

Your photo should adhere to the following guidelines: Submissions should be in JPG or JPEG format. Files should have a long dimension of at least 2,000 pixels (roughly 7 inches) and be saved at a minimum of 300 dpi. For best publication results, photo file sizes should be at least 1MB; the system will accept photos up to 10MB.

Note that winning entries will eventually be published: If you submit a low-resolution photo, we will need a better version if it is selected as a winner.

On the “photo information” page, please include some added information about the photo. This will accompany winning entries, so we may seek additional input if you provide a bare-bones description.

You may “save” your entry and return to it later using the credentials you established. NOTE: The “save” button does not submit your entry. When you are ready to submit your entry, click “SAVE AND FINALIZE.”

HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY ENTRY HAS BEEN SUBMITTED SUCCESSFULLY?

After clicking “save and finalize,” you should see a confirmation screen. You should also receive a confirmation email at the address you provided. If these events don’t occur after a few minutes, see the next question.

I STILL NEED HELP.

Email us at WWPhotoContest@ace.aaa.com.