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2021 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners

The Aquarium’s 12th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of workshops, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.

Rebecca Li's grand prize winning photo of tiger salamander relaxing in a pool

Photographers Night 2021 Grand Prize Winner Credit: Rebecca Li

December 3, 2021

The special event gives photographers of all skill levels the opportunity to learn skills, test new equipment, and bring their arsenals from home to photograph the Aquarium’s animals and exhibits with the entire facility to themselves. Attendees were invited to submit their best photos of the night to this exclusive photo contest.

The results are as follows:

Grand Prize Winner:

Rebecca Li

First Runner-Up:

Kathryn C. Newman

Third Place:

Michael Ginn

Honorable mentions:

  • Robert Fields
  • Lisa Diaz 
  • Matt Neustadter

Congratulations to our winners!

Kathryn C. Newman's first runner up photo of a day octopus in action against a blue background

Credit: Kathryn C. Newman

Michael Ginn's third place winning photo of a smack of sea nettles

Credit: Michael Ginn

Day octopus gently floats down in exhibit

Credit: Matt Neustadter

Otter exhibit as seen from above and below the water: otter sits on beach looking at viewer, fish swim below.

Credit: Lisa Diaz

Comb jelly floats

Credit: Kathryn C. Newman

Egg fried jelly floats to the right

Credit: Robert Fields

Black and white photo of a crab with three prawns sitting on top

Credit: Rebecca Li

Aquarium Discounts

Aquarium coupons at Baker’s through December