Need some pointers on how to take great photos when you're outdoors?

Read photographer Matt Chesebrough's full guide to responsible park photography at calparks.org/blog and enter the contest at calparks.org/photocontest.

📸:Matt Chesebrough

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THE PHOTO CONTEST SUBMISSION DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!⏳📸

The 2026 California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest closes September 30 at 11:59 p.m. Enter now at calparks.org/photocontest

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The California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest is open!

Category winners will win a complimentary California State Parks Foundation membership with a California Explorer Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass and be featured in our 2028 calendar

calparks.org/photocontest/submit

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