Students captured inspiration, emotion, and storytelling within the Photography class of the 2025 K12 Art Competition! From imaginative views to technically spectacular photographs, this yr’s entries actually stood out.
Each grade degree features a 1st Place ($250), 2nd Place ($100), and People’s Choice ($50) winner—a part of greater than $15,000 in complete money prizes throughout all classes.
Congratulations to our gifted younger photographers—and to each pupil who shared their creativity with us this yr!
Watch a video showcasing the works of all of the Photography winners here.
Kindergarten
1st Place: Leylani, California Virtual Academics
2nd Place: Krystabelle, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
People’s Choice: Keilani, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 1
1st Place: Bella, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
2nd Place: Amelia, Ohio Virtual Academy
People’s Choice: Lukas, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 2
1st Place: Maryam, Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
2nd Place: Zamzam, Indiana Digital Learning School
People’s Choice: Emmalynn, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 3
1st Place: Bexar, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
2nd Place: Roy, Colorado Preparatory Academy
People’s Choice: Bexar, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 4
1st Place: Sarnia, Washington Virtual Academies
2nd Place: Caitlynn, Virginia Virtual Academy
People’s Choice: Alyanna, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 5
1st Place: Harrison, Sunrise Elementary School
2nd Place: Pavithra, Stratford
People’s Choice: Andressa, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 6
1st Place: Gianna, Digital Academy of Florida
2nd Place: Aleysha, Florida Cyber Charter Academy
People’s Choice: Amyah, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 7
1st Place: Jacob, Arkansas Virtual Academy
2nd Place: Selina, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
People’s Choice: Maya, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
Grade 8
1st Place: Varavarnini, California Virtual Academies
2nd Place: Abigail, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
People’s Choice: Ashley, Cyber Academy of South Carolina
Grade 9
1st Place: Anna Grace, Indiana Gateway Digital Academy
2nd Place: Emma, Texas Online Preparatory School
People’s Choice: Abigail, Missouri Virtual Academy
Grade 10
1st Place: Konner, Cyber Academy of South Carolina
2nd Place: Nancy, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
People’s Choice: Gabriella Di, George Washington University Online High School
Grade 11
1st Place: Bodhi, Pacific Collegiate School
2nd Place: Natalia, Wisconsin Virtual Academy
People’s Choice: Zoey, Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville
Grade 12
1st Place: Caden, Klein Cain High School
2nd Place: Darren Del, Carolus Online Academy
People’s Choice: Soleil, California Virtual Academies
How Photos Were Judged
Each photograph was thoughtfully reviewed by our panel of judges utilizing 4 key standards:
- Creativity and originality: Does the photograph seize a singular perspective or imaginative concept?
- Technical talent: How nicely does the photographer use lighting, focus, and different methods?
- Composition and framing: Are the weather organized in a means that attracts the viewer in and enhances the story?
- Storytelling and emotional influence: Does the photograph convey a message or feeling that connects with the viewer?
About the Competition
The 2025 K12 Art Competition invited college students in grades Okay–12 to share their creativity and discover the humanities in new methods. This yr’s occasion inspired self-expression throughout three thrilling classes—Digital Art, Physical Art, and Photography.
Click right here to see the winners of the Digital Art and Physical Art classes.
Congratulations once more to our 2025 Photography winners—and to each pupil who shared their imaginative and prescient with the world! We’re so pleased with each pupil who participated on this yr’s competitors. Your creativity, coronary heart, and expertise remind us that artwork has the ability to inform tales, spark feelings, and encourage us all.
Be certain to take a look at all our current and upcoming competitions and maintain the creativity flowing.