We're continuing our Great State journey! Next stop, New York!

From the bustling streets of New York City to the Adirondack mountains—there are tons of hidden gems that make New York one-of-a-kind. Join our Great State challenge and show off what makes New York a great place to live and to visit!

**Great State: New York Challenge**

This is a photo and video challenge where you have the chance to showcase all of the unique (and sometimes quirky) things you love about New York. Whether you’ve lived here your entire life or have only visited once, you can submit photos and videos for a chance to win prizes.

Share anything from the iconic buildings of New York to the beautiful scenery of the Finger Lakes, the bodegas in Brooklyn to the small town vibes of Upstate New York! Take us on a journey through New York.

More ideas of what to submit: winter activities upstate, Long Island life, food from all over the state, local events and happenings, trendsetting fashion, the diverse global community, and more!

\*This challenge is only open to members that currently live in the United States\*

**Meetups + Events**

**May 15:** [Midtown Photo Studio & Rooftop](https://www.pexels.com/meetups/nyc-meetup/)  
**Event Sponsors:** [@peerspace](https://www.instagram.com/peerspace/) #madeinpeerspace

**June tbd:** Long Island Photowalk

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The Pexels curation team will be choosing the Top 10 submissions to win $800 in prizes!

There is no limit to the number of submissions you can upload—the more you share, the better your chances of winning! Your photos & videos will automatically be categorized and placed into all of the relevant categories by our curation team.

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What is Pexels?

Pexels is a free and open photo and video library for all of us, where over 200,000 photographers share their work. As part of our community, you will meet other photographers, hone your skills and have your content seen all over the world. More than 120 million creative people use Pexels, so it is important that the content is diverse and representative of the world. This is why we are launching photographer communities around the globe, to showcase all of the unique people, cultures and landscapes through the photos and videos shared.

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Why Share Your Photos on Pexels?

Sharing your photography on Pexels means helping creative people all over the world find inspiration and tell their own stories — from teachers to artists, and photographers like you. Not only will your work help people, your photos will also reach a global audience and you can follow your stats on Pexels. Don’t be surprised if you quickly reach millions of views on your photos. 🚀

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SPONSOR: [Peerspace](https://www.peerspace.com) #madeinpeerspace

A special thanks to our partner, Peerspace!

Peerspace invites people to discover and book the most magical spaces in the world. Since 2014, the Peerspace community has been opening the door to thousands of inspiring spaces around the globe - from lofts and mansions to storefronts and studios - helping people to bring their creative ideas to life. Discover the best places to meet, create, and celebrate at [Peerspace.com](https://www.peerspace.com).

1st Place: $250

2nd Place: $150

3rd - 10th Place: $50

$800 in prizes!

From the bustling streets of New York City to the Adirondack mountains—there are tons of hidden gems that make New York one-of-a-kind

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Great State: New York

Join our Great State challenge and show us what makes New York a great place to live and to visit!

$800 in prizes!

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