📱 Submitting Smartphone Photos? Read This First!

In an effort to make banner design more fun and accessible, we encourage participants to submit photos taken with high-resolution smartphones.

As photographer Chase Jarvis famously said, “The best camera is the one you have with you.”
And with today’s advanced smartphone technology, that couldn’t be more true!

✅ Smartphone Photo Submission Tips

• Camera Specs
  Use a smartphone with at least a 14MP sensor and minimum resolution of 1920x1080 at 440ppi. (See adjacent list for recommended devices.)

• Camera Settings
  Set your camera to the highest resolution and choose the “Most Compatible” format instead of “High Efficiency” to avoid image compression. 👉 Need help? Watch the tutorial video below.

• Image Quality
  Use a tripod or phone stand to avoid blur and ensure proper exposure.
  Avoid using digital zoom—this reduces image quality by “crushing” pixels.

• Orientation
  Always shoot in portrait (vertical) orientation. Horizontal images won’t be accepted.

• Post-Processing
  Use editing apps to enhance your images:

  • Snapseed (Free)

  • VSCO (Paid)

  • Remini (Paid)

• Submitting Your Image
  When you’re ready to upload, make sure to download the highest resolution version of your photo from your device. 👉 Watch the video below for instructions.