Since 2016, Visit Lake Norman has hosted its annual photo contest, showcasing some of the most stunning moments captured around the lake. This year marked the 11th Annual Capture LKN Photo Contest! Participants entered their photos by posting with #CaptureLKN on social media or submitting them directly through our website. The contest concluded on August 31, and we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 WINNERS!
First Place Winner
"Chasing the Last Light"
Jamie Reynolds

Second Place Winner
"The Calm Before the Sail"
Drew Rossman

Third Place Winner
"Sailing into Serenity"
Deanna Hurst

Missed out on this year's contest? Get that camera ready and get out there! You won't want to miss next year's photo contest as we give out some awesome prizes to our winners including VISA gift cards, canvas prints of the winning image, and a variety of Lake Norman merchandise.
2024 Winners
2023 Winners
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
Pretty impressive, right? And thanks to our followers and participants for sharing their moments with us! You don't need to be a professional photographer to win. Sometimes, all it takes is a phone and being in the right spot at the right time. Our photo contest could not have been done without your participation, and we want to thank all of you who submitted images. We hope to see more photos from you next year!