Last year, Stride K12 encouraged students in grades K-12 to show off their awesome photography skills with the world in the 2023 K12 In Focus Photography Competition.

Students selected one of the following categories to submit their entry:

• DSLR Lens Master
• Smartphone Shots
• Film Photography

We asked students to enter their best snap, pic, or photo for a chance to win prize packages worth up to $1,200. First, second, and third-place winners were determined by our judges in each grade band, in each of our unique categories.

People’s Choice winners were determined by public voting. Students selected to win people’s choice were awarded a $500 Amazon gift card.

With that being said, we are excited to announce the winners of our 2023 K12 In Focus Photography Competition, divided by each grade level and category!

Our DSLR Lens Master Winners are…

K-2 DSLR Lens Master Winners

• 1^st Place – Braylon L., 2nd Grade, Utah Virtual Academy
• 2^nd Place – Michael L., 2nd Grade, Florida Cyber Charter Academy
• 3^rd Place – Parker Z., 2nd Grade, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan

3-5 Grade DSLR Lens Master Winners

• 1^st Place – Soren L., 4th Grade, George Washington Academy
• 2^nd Place – Haven F., 5th Grade, Arizona Virtual Academy
• 3^rd Place – Luca M., 5th Grade, Colorado Preparatory Academy

6-8 Grade DSLR Lens Master Winners

• 1^st Place – Alzekiel J., 6th Grade, Digital Academy of Florida
• 2^nd Place – Ezoza Z., 7th Grade, Minnesota Virtual Academy
• 3^rd Place – Lauriyana B., 7th Grade, Florida Cyber Charter Academy

9-12 Grade DSLR Lens Master Winners

• 1^st Place – Gianna C., 10th Grade, University of Texas at Austin High School
• 2^nd Place – Josiah D., 11th Grade, Wyoming Virtual Academy
• 3^rd Place – Jadon G., 9th Grade, Ohio Virtual Academy

Our Film Photography Winners are…

K-2 Grade Film Photography Winners

• 1^st Pace – Brayleigh B., Kindergarten, Tennessee Virtual Academy
• 2^nd Place – Daisy N., 1st Grade, West Virginia Virtual Academy

6-8 Grade Film Photography Winners

• 1^st Place – Capri E., 8th Grade, Cascade Virtual Academy
• 2^nd Place – McKenzie M., 7th Grade, Volunteer State Virtual Academy
• 3^rd Pace- Taylor C., 8th Grade, Wisconsin Virtual Academy

9-12 Grade Film Photography Winners

• 1st Place – Anaya R., 11th Grade, Digital Academy of Florida
• 2nd Place – Hannah M., 12th Grade, Minnesota Virtual Academy
• 3^rd Place – Drendalin L., 12th Grade, Indiana Digital Learning School

Our Smartphone Shot Winners are…

K-2 Grade Smartphone Shot Winners

• 1^st Place – McKenzie P., 2nd Grade, Cyber Academy of South Carolina
• 2^nd Place – Emmalynn V., Kindergarten, Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe
• 3^rd Place – Oakley S., Kindergarten, Cyber Academy K12

3-5 Grade Smartphone Shot Winners

• 1^st Place – Jacob A., 4th Grade, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
• 2^nd Place – Benicio M., 5th Grade, Texas Online Preparatory School
• 3^rd Place – Angelina L., 5th Grade, Texas Online Preparatory School

6-8 Grade Smartphone Shot Winners

• 1^st Place – Yasin S., 8th Grade, Washington Virtual Academy at OMAK
• 2^nd Place – Troy T., 8th Grade, Ohio Virtual Academy
• 3^rd Place – Ashleigh M.,8th Grade, Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville

9-12 Grade Smartphone Shot Winners

• 1^st Place – Annika Emilia O., 10th Grade, George Washington University Online High School
• 2^nd Place – Viviana H., 11th Grade, K12-Powered School
• 3^rd Place – Eliana D.,11th Grade, Idaho Virtual Academy

Our People’s Choice Winners are…

K-2^nd Grade People’s Choice Winner

• Vivian S., Kindergarten, Ohio Virtual Academy

3^rd-5^th Grade People’s Choice Winner

• Ruth R., 5th Grade, Digital Academy of Florida

6-8^th Grade People’s Choice Winner 

• Daliah A.,7th Grade, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan

9-12^th Grade People’s Choice Winner

• Marina L., 12th Grade, Blanson CTE High School

Stride K12 thanks all students for their contribution and participation in making this competition fun and exciting. Thank you for showing off your talents and making the 2023 K12 In Focus Photography Competition memorable!

Did you miss the live winner reveal from the Savannah College of Art & Design? Watch now.

Have questions about our competitions? Email us at [email protected]