Winners of the 2025 WI State 4-H Photography Contest

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Congratulations to our 2025 4-H Photography Contest Winners! Your creativity, skill, and unique perspectives truly captured the spirit of 4-H. We’re proud of your hard work and talent—well done!

Top Photos

Black and white image of an aerial lift bridge in fog.

Fog with Aerial Lift Bridge

Participant: Hope W.

County: Eau Claire County

Age: 13th Grade

Top Photo
An up-close and detailed picture of a giraffe's neck.

Giraffe

Participant: Weston J.

County: Green Lake County

Age: 7th Grade

Runner Up
A black and white image of art on a farm resembling a sun coming out of the ground.

The Sun- Farm Art

Participant: Briann B.

County: Sauk County

Age: 5th Grade

Top Ten
A serene view of a dock overlooking a lake.

Peaceful Place

Participant: Rachel J.

County: Langlade County

Age: 10th Grade

Top Ten
A Chesnut colored horse standing out among the white winter background.

It is better to stand out, than to blend in.

Participant: Aubree N.

County: Columbia County

Age: 8th Grade

Top Ten
A dog eyeing the camera amidst a black background.

The main event, the showstopper, Mr. Dan

Participant: GraceLynne D.

County: Door County

Age: 11th Grade

Top Ten
A cat laying on a porch railing surrounded by hydrangea plants.

Violet

Participant: Amelia S.

County: Sheboygan County

Age: 7th Grade

Top Ten
A ball laying still on the ground in the hazy sun.

Here Comes the Sun

Participant: GraceLynne D.

County: Door County

Age: 11th Grade

Top Ten
A cow named Jasmine in her natural habitat: the farm.

My Best Friend Jasmine

Participant: Payton K.

County: Waukesha County

Age: 5th Grade

Top Ten
A high school senior portrait of a senior in front of a wall of wood and looking off into the distance.

Senior

Participant: Johnathan W.

County: Pierce County

Age: 12th Grade

Top Ten

Category Winners

Black and White Only

Black and white image of an aerial lift bridge in fog.

Fog with Aerial Lift Bridge

Participant: Hope W.

County: Eau Claire County

Age: 13th Grade

Landscape

An orange and pink sunset over farmland.

All in a Day’s Work

Participant: Brooklyn M.

County: Grant County

Age: 3rd Grade

Textures

An up-close and detailed picture of a giraffe's neck.

Giraffe

Participant: Weston J.

County: Green Lake County

Age: 7th Grade

4-H Themed

Six 4-H youth lying on the ground with their heads forming a circle.

4-H Circle of Friends

Participant: Julia T.

County: Fond du Lac County

Age: 9th Grade

People

A high school senior portrait of a senior in front of a wall of wood and looking off into the distance.

Senior

Participant: Jonathan W.

County: Pierce County

Age: 12th Grade

Animals

A cat laying on a porch railing surrounded by hydrangea plants.

Violet

Participant: Amelia S.

County: Sheboygan County

Age: 7th Grade

Awards

The top photo in each category will be printed, mounted and displayed at the State 4-H office, be a part of the 4-H State Art show at Summer Academy, shared on the Wisconsin 4-H social media sites, and available for display at other statewide events. Each category winner will be eligible for recognition for the overall best photo. Top photos will be used to promote the 2026 contest.

Questions

If your have any questions regarding the contest please reach out to Jay Johsnon at 920-449-0519 or jay.johnson2@wisc.edu

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