2026 AFP Photo Contest Entry Form

Entries into the 2026 AFP Photo Contest may be submitted by completing this form and emailing the photo to afpedit@aafp.org or by completing this form and tagging AFPjournal on Instagram with the hashtag #AFPjournalphotocontest.

The contest begins on February 1, 2026, and ends on May 8, 2026, at 5 PM CT.

The AFP Photo Contest is intended to encourage students and residents to share stories through photographs about how you use the AFP journal. Any aspect of the journal can be discussed, including AFP's review articles, covers, and other features such as practice guidelines, photo quizzes, algorithms, figures, etc. Photos can feature individuals or groups, ordinary or extraordinary locations, and have a humorous or serious tone. The sky’s the limit, and we look forward to seeing your creative submissions! The winning photo will be published in AFP.

1. Entry Contact Information *This question is required.

First Name *This question is required.

Last Name *This question is required.

Please Check Student or Resident Below *This question is required.

Institution/Residency *This question is required.

Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

Phone Number *This question is required.

Caption *This question is required.

2. Does anyone other than the entrant appear in this photo? *This question is required.

3. If the photo includes a recognizable person (other than the entrant), please attest to the following:

I have reviewed the contest rules and obtained consent from each and every person appearing in the photo for their image to be included in this submitted photo.

3. Originality and Artificial Intelligence *This question is required.

I attest that this is work is original, created without the use of AI, created solely by me, and has not been previously published.

4. Licensing Agreement *This question is required.

I grant the AAFP and its designees a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to publicly display, distribute, and reproduce the photos in any media now existing or later developed for advertising and promotion of American Family Physician and for any other lawful purpose. Entrants also grant AAFP permission to use their name, city, and state/territory in any announcement to the public of the contest results. Any photo reproduced will include a photographer credit as feasible.