A unique celebration of amazing imagery and music.

Save the date: November 18, 2026

2025 Award Winners

Five professional photographers based in Durango were selected to participate in the inaugural Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown. In future editions, participants will be chosen through a juried selection process. The lineup is subject to change if any selected photographer is unable to fulfill their commitment.

Youth Photographer Showcase

One of the most inspiring highlights of this year’s Colorado Pro Photographer Showdown was the Alpine Bank Youth Photography Showcase, featuring the remarkable work of more than fifty middle and high school students from all La Plata County School Districts

The 2025 Photographers

Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado

Ignacio, Colorado

Presented by:
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

A unique celebration of amazing imagery and music.

Five award winning professional photographers captivated the audience as they projected their best work on the giant screen at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall. Each presentation was expertly curated to music, showcasing a lifetime of photography through five dynamic ten minute shows with energetic party breaks in between.

Audience members were treated to remarkable visual journeys featuring the natural world, cultural landscapes, and the human condition, both in Colorado and across the globe. Each photographer brought a distinct artistic voice, offering everything from sweeping mountain vistas and intimate wildlife portraits to vibrant urban scenes and powerful stories of people.

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2025 Award Winners

Thank you photographers, judges, students, parents, and sponsors!

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Best in Show

Durango, Colorado

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People’s Choice

Durango, Colorado

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Best Train Photo

Durango, Colorado

Youth Showcase Gallery