The American Meteorological Society invites you to enter its 2026 Photo Contest, open to all professional and amateur photographers ages 13+. Prizes for the four winners range from $200 to $500, and all winners will receive a free one-year associate membership to AMS, connecting you with a worldwide network of weather enthusiasts and professionals. Your winning photo will be showcased on AMS Headlines, a news hub for the weather, water, and climate community. Winners will also have the opportunity to participate in an AMS photography webinar, where they can share their experiences, tips, and techniques with our community.

Submitted photos should capture weather, water, and climate, ranging from subtle atmospheric scenes to extreme conditions. Examples include: Clouds, Waves, Storms, Atmospheric conditions, Oceanic phenomena, Hydrologic features.