About

Welcome to The Aperture Club!

Welcome to The Aperture Club, where creativity and community meet! This is your home to contribute stunning imagery, connect with fellow photo buffs, and participate in the art of visual storytelling. As for amateurs learning the lens' secrets, The Aperture Club offers a stimulating forum to post your best photos and find beautiful compositions.

Every month, our members share their best work, and the people in the community choose their favorite photo. The most voted-for photo earns itself a prestigious spot in our Winner's Gallery, cementing its position as a work of exceptional visual art. Compete in good spirits, take inspiration from various styles, and push your own creativity. At The Aperture Club, your talent is center stage—so grab the camera, click the moment, and share the world through your eyes!

Rules

If you would like to be a participant on this website, you MUST follow the rules, or else, you will lose the privilege to posting entries or comments on this site.

We only accept gifs, jpg, and png image file formats to this website. Other file formats will be disqualified and will not be used, so please convert your stunning photos. Inappropriate images will also be disqualified from entry or posted to any area on the site. The submission period closes on the last day of the month at 11:59 PM, no late submissions will qualify.

All photographs submitted to the voting contest must be every contestant’s original art. All users who are found to be in violation will be banned from any contests in the future. Any user that has violated these rules will be penalized up to and including a permanent ban status. Other penalties include temporary suspension, limited site use, and the disqualification of competing in contests.

Voting

Welcome to the voting page, where your vote decides the direction of photography! Each month, talented photographers across the globe upload their finest photographs, and now it's your turn to decide which picture takes crown. Browse incredible submissions, lose yourself in mesmerizing images, and vote for the picture that's most artistic, creative, and powerful. Your participation not only crowns a winner but also energizes an active community of creatives who push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Your vote contributes to our evolving gallery of greatness, featuring the most inspiring images and photographers. After voting closes, the popular photo is awarded its place in the Winner's Gallery, celebrating the artist who created it. Whether you're here to support emerging artists, revel in healthy competition, or simply be amazed by great photography, this is where the community converges. Vote now and have your say in deciding the future of The Aperture Club!

Name
Photogrpah Title

	Tomato Soup	Macaroni and Cheese
Food
	Beach	Mountains
Nature
	Jinx	Red
Cosplay

Additional Information

Gallery

Welcome to the Gallery, where past contest entries continue to inspire. This carefully curated gallery shows breathtaking photos in three vibrant themes: Food, Nature, and Cosplay. From delicious dishes to breathtaking landscapes full of life, each photo has a story to tell. Whether it is the vibrant color of a plated dish, the majesty of uncharted wilderness, or the transformations of cosplayers bringing tales to life, this gallery captures the passion of creativity.

Uncover the greatest photos, chosen by the community and hailed for their impact on art. The Food category celebrates the beauty of food. The Nature category transports you to the depths of the wilderness, showing you the awe-inspiring grandeur of our planet. Meanwhile, the Cosplay section is a showcase of creative expression through costume making, showcasing photographers who bring beloved characters to life with incredible detail and personality. Lose yourself in the gallery.

April 2025

Food
Nature
Cosplay

March 2025

Food
Nature
Cosplay

February 2025

January 2025

December 2024

Winner's Gallery

Welcome to the Winner's Gallery, where the best is put on a pedestal! This exclusive gallery showcases top-voted images from past competitions, celebrating the artistry of the top photos. Every photo within captivated the community and found a place in The Aperture Club's top of the class gallery. From landscapes to cosplay portraits, the winners reflect the artistry of photographs.

Immerse yourself in this gallery of winners and experience the best from every contest. Is it a lucky snap, a good composition, or an emotional shot? Whatever it is, these winners are the proof of excellence. Let their images be your inspiration.

April 2025

Food
Nature
Cosplay

March 2025

Food
Nature
Cosplay

February 2025

January 2025

December 2024

Submit

Fill out the form to submit to the monthly contest!

We only accept photographs in .gif, .jpg, or .png file formats. For any other rules please see the Rules page.

Categories

Welcome to the Categories page! This page is dedicated to promoting our themes for the monthly contests. More information is provided below for each category.

	Food The Food Photography category celebrates the art of the culinary realm, transforming everyday dishes into visual feasts. Whether it is the decadent textures of a gourmet meal, the deep hues of fresh ingredients, or the perfect drizzle of sprinkles on a sweet dessert, these photographs bring forth creativity. Every image is a savory story.
	Nature The Nature Photography category captures the dynamics of nature, ranging from mountains and forests to wildlife and beautiful sunsets. Whether it's the stillness of a morning or the force of a storm, nature photography invites the viewer to honor its beauty.
	Cosplay The Cosplay Photography category is a testament to imagination, crafting, and art of character impersonation. From meticulously crafted costumes to sophisticated set-ups, these photos promote the hard work put into each cosplay. From heroes, villains, or creatures, cosplay photography makes storytelling, artisanship, and visual drama coalesce into stunning portraits.

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