Marina del Rey Wildlife Photography Contest: Share Your Shots, Paddle Free for a Year
Photo of Mike Vaughan Jr., founder of Pro SUP Shop in the Santa Monica bay by Bo Bridges
📸 Capture the harbor’s wildlife & win one full year of VIP Membership
At Pro SUP Shop, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented photographers in the world. These images have helped tell the story of both Pro SUP Shop and Marina del Rey in ways words couldn’t begin to. That’s why this year we’re turning the lens to celebrate the incredible local talent here in the LA area by hosting our first-ever Wildlife Photo Contest.
The calm waters of Marina del Rey are teeming with life with sea lions lounging on buoys, pelicans diving, stingrays gliding through the flats, herons perched along the docks, and perhaps a dolphin cutting across the channel once in a while. We’re inviting photographers of all levels to show us the harbor through your lens.
Photo by Brandon Kirk
Contest Details
Contest Dates: August 22 – September 22, 2025
Grand Prize: 1 Year of Pro SUP Shop VIP Membership (Unlimited SUP + Kayak Rentals) a $1788 Value + 16x20 archival print of the winning image courtesy of DSJ Printing
Winner Announced: September 30, 2025
Photo by Kirill Umrikhin
How to Enter
Post your photo on Instagram between August 22 and September 22, 2025.
Use the hashtag #MDRWildlife2025 in your caption.
Tag @ProSUPShop so we don’t miss it.
Mention where in Marina del Rey your photo was taken.
Rules
Photos must be taken in Marina del Rey, California.
Wildlife must be shown in a legal, safe and respectful context. No feeding, touching, or disturbing animals. Please obey all posted signage.
All entries must be your own original photographs (no AI-generated images).
You may submit multiple entries, but each must be a separate Instagram post.
No watermarks — full photographer credit will always be given
By entering, you grant Pro SUP Shop permission to share your image (with credit and linkbacks where applicable) on our blog, social media, email marketing, and website gallery.
Judging
Our panel will select the winner based on creativity, composition, clarity, and how well the image captures the spirit of Marina del Rey wildlife:
Kirill Umrikhin – Professional Action, Sport & Outdoor Photographer
Joy Peters – Professional Portrait Photographer
Coral Hine – Art Director, photographer, and the vision behind our visuals
Bonus Exposure
Even if you don’t win, selected entries may be featured on the Pro SUP Shop blog and social media, always with full photographer credit and links to your portfolio or Instagram.
📍 Hashtag: #MDRWildlife2025
📍 Tag: @ProSUPShop
📍 Location: Marina del Rey, California
