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#2023XDC Giveaway & Instagram Contest

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The 2023 Exposed DC Photography Show opened at Lost Origins Outside in the alley next to Ellē in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, June 4. The exhibition will be on view throughout the summer.

From the beginning, Exposed DC’s primary focus has been to celebrate local photography. Our annual show is curated from a contest to reflect the city we live in today. We’d love to see and hear about how these photos resonate with you. As such, we’re excited to have some prizes to give away in conjunction with our show and with thanks to our sponsors! This year, there are two opportunities to win a prize from Capital Photography Center, Aperturent, or Nations Photo Lab. See below for all the details.

Instagram Contest

We invite you to share your own images taken at this year’s show for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Capital Photography Center or a $100 gift certificate to Aperturent. Follow @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter, and @aperturent on Instagram and tag us in your images along with the #2023XDC hashtag to participate. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 30, 2023. Winners will be notified via DM before announcements are made on Instagram.

Terms & Conditions

The contest is open to residents of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who are 18 years of age or older, excluding anyone from the Exposed DC team, their families, or anyone professionally connected with the organizations participating. The contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

To enter, you must follow @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter, and @aperturent on Instagram. Share an image you capture while checking out the outdoor exhibition using the hashtag #2023XDC and tagging @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter and @aperturent in the caption. Please note that only posts will be eligible, not stories. Entries will be accepted through June 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, and winners will be notified soon thereafter via Instagram.

Two prizes will be awarded to two winners for the Instagram Contest and provided electronically: one $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center and one $100 gift certificate to Aperturent.

Exposed DC, Capital Photography Center, and Aperturent may post contest entries on their Instagram accounts and websites with photo credit provided. No rights are transferred by participating.

Opening Celebration Giveaway

At the opening celebration, attendees aged 18 or older had the opportunity to enter a giveaway. A total of ten winners will be selected at random from all entries. Each will receive a $50 gift certificate to either Aperturent or Nations Photo Lab. 

Terms & Conditions

The giveaway is open to residents of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who are 18 years of age or older, excluding anyone from the Exposed DC team, their families, or anyone professionally connected with the organizations participating. A total of ten prizes will be awarded to ten attendees of the opening celebration: five $50 gift certificates to Aperturent and five $50 gift certificates to Nations Photo Lab. The drawing will take place shortly after the opening with winners notified via email by June 6. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

#2022XDC Giveaway Info

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From day one, Exposed DC has been about celebrating local photography. Our annual show is curated from a contest to reflect the city we live in today. We’d love to see and hear about how these photos resonate with you. As such, we’re excited to have a few prizes to give away in conjunction with our show and with thanks to our sponsors!

We invite you to share your own images taken at this year’s show for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center or a SpyderX Pro monitor calibrator (valued at $169.99). Share your image with the #2022XDC hashtag and be sure to tag @exposed_dc and @capitalphotographycenter on Instagram to participate. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 30, 2022. Winners will be notified via DM before announcements are made on Instagram.

The 2022 Exposed DC Photography Show opens at Lost Origins Outside in the alley next to Ellē in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, May 29. Join us for an opening celebration from 3-6 p.m. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, July 24.

Terms & Conditions

The contest is open to residents of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who are 18 years of age or older, excluding anyone from the Exposed DC team, their families, or anyone professionally connected with the organizations participating.

To enter, share an image you capture while checking out the outdoor exhibition using the hashtag #2022XDC and tagging @exposed_dc and @capitalphotographycenter in the caption. Please note that only posts will be eligible, not stories. Entries will be accepted through June 30, and winners will be notified soon thereafter.

Two prizes will be awarded to two winners: one $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center and one SpyderX Pro monitor calibrator (valued at $169.99).

Exposed DC and Capital Photography Center may post contest entries on their Instagram accounts and websites with photo credit provided. No rights are transferred by participating.

#2021XDC Giveaway Info

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As we reach 15 years of celebrating local photography, we invite you to share your own images taken at this year’s show for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center or a complimentary Washington Photo Safari nighttime session (valued at $79). Share your image with the #2021XDC hashtag and be sure to tag @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter, and @washingtonphotosafari on Instagram to participate. Deadline extended: Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 21, 2021. Winners will be selected by June 26 and will be notified via DM before announcements are made on Instagram. Prizes will be sent digitally via email. 

See you at Lost Origins Outside in the alley next to Ellē in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, June 6 from 3-6 p.m. for the show opening and kickoff festivities for the Focus on the Story International Photo Festival! The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, July 11.

Terms & Conditions

The contest is open to residents of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who are 18 years of age or older, excluding anyone from the Exposed DC team, their families, or anyone professionally connected with the organizations participating.

To enter, share an image you capture while checking out the outdoor exhibition using the hashtag #2021XDC and tagging @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter, and @washingtonphotosafari. Entries will be accepted through June 7, and winners will be notified the following day.

Two prizes will be awarded to two winners: one $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center and one gift certificate for a nighttime session with Washington Photo Safari (valued at $79).

Exposed DC, Capital Photography Center, and Washington Photo Safari may post contest entries on their Instagram accounts and websites with photo credit provided. No rights are transferred by participating.