Each month, we offer a fun new theme. View these themes below. Note that this theme applies only to the "Monthly Theme" category in our contest.

• November 2009: Hope

• October 2009: Union
• September 2009: Response
• August 2009: Creative Power
• July 2009: Reconnect
• June 2009: Common Ground
• May 2009: Passion
• April 2009: Backyard
• March 2009: Thriving - to celebrate the 13th anniversary of BetterPhoto.com
• February 2009: Belonging
• January 2009: Re-Creation
• December 2008: Togetherness
• November 2008: Seasonal
• October 2008: Exhibit
• September 2008: Interaction
• August 2008: Global Village
• July 2008: Summer Fun
• June 2008: Brotherhood
• May 2008: 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 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
• 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
• 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