Each month, we offer a fun new theme. View these themes below. Note that this theme applies only to the "Monthly Theme" category. For help understanding the other categories, visit our page, Photo Contest Categories: How to Classify Your Photo Contest.

• Connect

• April 2008: Standing Out from the Crowd

• March 2008: Sisterhood
• February 2008: Diversity
• January 2008: Outdoor Fun
• December 2007: Nature's Gifts
• November 2007: Blessings
• October 2007: Kindred Spirits
• September 2007: Beautiful Blur ... to celebrate Tony Sweet's exciting new Creative Nature/Outdoor Photos with Lensbabies online course.
• August 2007: Pictures of People Taking Pictures
• July 2007: Bliss
• June 2007: Vacation Time
• May 2007: Gold ... to celebrate the golden 50th issues of BP's PhotoFlash & Digital Darkroom newsletters! Learn more here.
• April 2007: April Showers
• March 2007: Anticipating Spring
• February 2007: Love Story
• January 2007: Refreshing
• December 2006: Inspiration
• November 2006: Go Green
• October 2006: Autumn Events
• September 2006: Back to School Fun
• August 2006: Keep Cool
• July 2006: Summer Fun Summer Fun
• June 2006: Motion
• May 2006: Funny Stuff
• April 2006: Black and White
• March 2006: Celebration (To mark BetterPhoto.com's 10th anniversary)
• February 2006:Purple, Pink, or White
• January 2006:Transform
• December 2005:Joy
• November 2005: Adventure
• October 2005: Energy
• September 2005: Education
• August 2005: Simplicity

To celebrate the release of Jim's book, The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography, which demystifies digital photography and teaches the art in plain English.

• July 2005: Pictures of Beach Fun
• June 2005: Scary Travel Photos
• May 2005: Roaring Lions and Funny Cats
• April 2005: Unforgettable Faces Photo Contest
• March 2005: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
• February 2005: Love
• January 2005: Renewal
• December 2004: Holiday Greetings
• November 2004: Gratitude
• October 2004: Seasonal Change
• September 2004: Blue
• August 2004: Humor
• July 2004: Independence