Announcing The Trellis Photo Contest
Show us what you've got. We'll show you the cash.
The Trellis is a platform for practicing art and storytelling with the goal of documenting and elevating Philly biking culture. 2025 has been an amazing year for biking in Philly and we want you to help us tell that story.
For the first time ever, The Trellis Photo Contest will offer cash prizes for photos that capture what makes our biking community the very best around.
Submit your photos by 11:59 pm on January 7 using the form below for a chance to win.
The Trellis Photo Contest Submission Form
Prizes
Best Overall: $100 cash
Second Place Overall: $75 cash
Third Place Overall: $50 cash
Category Winners - $25 cash each:
- Best photo taken while riding a bike
- Best photo highlighting athleticism
- Best photo highlighting adventure
- Best photo highlighting activism or urbanism
- Best photo highlighting everyday biking
Submission requirements
- Photo must be taken in 2025.
- Photo must be taken in Philadelphia or the immediate region.
- Photo must depict cycling or cycling culture in some meaningful way.
- Photo must be original content and high-resolution (no screenshots etc., mobile images are ok).
- Each entrant may submit up to 3 photos.
- By entering, you agree to allow The Trellis to feature your work (with credit) on our website, social media, and newsletter.
Judging Criteria
Photos will be evaluated based on:
- Visual impact
- Composition, clarity, image quality
- Creativity & originality
- Storytelling or emotion
- Philly-ness
- Connection to cycling
Thanks to Jay Shifman for partnering and contributing to the prize pool. More Judges will be announced on social media soon!
