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ACDSee Announces the Photographer Spotlight Contest is Back: Your Chance to Win an Unforgettable Photography Experience on Vancouver Island, BC Canada

Flights, accommodations, $1,500 spending money, plus ACDSee will buy your best photos from the trip — all while getting exposure for your photography brand. Total prize value of $25,000!

Victoria, BC (February 12^th, 2025) – ACDSee, a global leader in photo editing and management software, is excited to announce the launch of the ACDSee Photographer Spotlight Contest, offering photographers an incredible opportunity to boost their career and take their work to new heights. The grand prize includes flights and accommodations for two to Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, an iconic destination known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife—perfect for any photographer’s portfolio.

Along with the all-expenses-paid trip, the winner will receive $1,500 in spending money and ACDSee will purchase five of their best photos from the trip for future promotional use. As part of this unique experience, the winner will also be featured on ACDSee’s website, accompanied by a short bio and links to their own website and social media accounts—a fantastic opportunity for exposure to over 1 million viewers per month.

But that’s not all. ACDSee will produce a Photographer Spotlight video documenting the winner’s journey, which will be used as content for ACDSee’s website, emails and social media platforms, giving the winner’s work additional reach. The winner will also receive a copy of this Spotlight video to use as they please, whether it’s for their own marketing efforts on their website and social media, or to simply share with their mom. ACDSee is here to help shine a light on the winner’s unique story and photography brand!

“Our goal with the ACDSee Photographer Spotlight Contest is to recognize and elevate the work of photographers at every level,” said Warren Recker, VP of Marketing & Online Sales at ACDSee. “This is more than just a trip—it’s an opportunity for photographers to gain exposure, sell their best work, and be part of an inspiring journey that could lead to new opportunities in their careers.”

Key Grand Prize Details:

• Flights and accommodations for two to Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Your “plus one” can be a friend, family member, model, or significant other.
• $1,500 spending money to enjoy the trip and enhance your experience.
• ACDSee will buy five of your best photos from the trip.
• You’ll be featured on ACDSee’s website, including a short bio and links to your personal website and social media profiles (acdsee.com receives over 1 million views per month).
• A Photographer Spotlight video documenting your trip, to be featured on ACDSee’s emails and social media, with a copy for you to use in your marketing.
• Amazing photos of Vancouver Island to add to your portfolio.

How to Enter: Photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter. Complete details, guidelines, and entry instructions can be found on the ACDSee Photographer Spotlight Contest page.

Contest Deadline: The contest opens on February 12th, 2025, and the deadline to enter is April 9th, 2025. The winner will be announced on April 16th, 2025, across ACDSee’s social media accounts. Make sure you’re following!

Previous Winners: To see how past winners have showcased their journeys and work, visit the Photographer Spotlight page.

About ACDSee: ACDSee is a global leader in digital photo editing and asset management software, trusted by millions of photographers and creatives worldwide. With over 30 years of innovation, ACDSee provides powerful, intuitive tools that help photographers manage, edit, and share their images—giving them total photography control from click to finish.