• There are many possibilities for photography theme contests.photographer image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.com
  
  Photography is a leisure pursuit enjoyed by many, whether as an occasional dalliance, a serious hobby or an actual profession. Contests are one way that photography enthusiasts get together to showcase and share their craft. The world is there for the shooting, so the possibilities for contest themes are many.
  
  

Nature Notions

• Nature photography offers many possibilites for contest ideas.photographer"s photographer image by Lee O"Dell from Fotolia.com
  
  The great outdoors provides plenty of inspiration for photographers. You could narrow the theme down by having contestants focus on something specific in nature such as plant life, bodies of water, the sun and moon, weather, insects or a specific kind of animal.
  
  

Good Eats

• Have a food-themed photography contest.Blackberry and apple ice cream image by hazel proudlove from Fotolia.com
  
  See whose photograph can make food look the most tempting and delicious. Let photographers shoot any and all food, or have categories for different fare: desserts, entire meals, meats, fish, breads, chocolate or vegetables.
  
  

Togetherness

• Photographs entered in this contest must convey the theme of togetherness.horses image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
  
  Contestants can capture whatever they like, as long as the subjects in photographs convey the theme of togetherness and unity. This theme can be interpreted in countless ways, making for a lot of interesting entries.
  
  

Color Wonderful

• Photo submissions have to show bright and brilliant color.Paint brush and aqua paints image by PaulPaladin from Fotolia.com
  
  The only rule for this theme is to capture color. Contestants can photograph whatever catches their eye---rainbows, flowers, fabrics, birds---as long as the photo in some way features brilliant colors. Leave the category open or pick a specific color for everyone to feature.
  
  

Technique

• Black and white is a specific technique you can use for a contest theme.Bridge-Black and White image by Sean Gill from Fotolia.com
  
  Test competitors' talent in using a specific skill: silhouette, black and white, movement, use of wide angle or telephoto lenses, high speed or macro photography.