Call for Photographers

Your shots.
Our homepage.

We're building LocalRadar with local photography — not stock photos. If you capture Nevada County at its best, we want your work on our site with full credit to you.

What we're looking for

Western Nevada County has a look: golden hour through the pines, misty mornings on Main Street, a crowded taproom on a Friday night. We want that feeling — not polished, not generic, just real.

We cover 12 local categories — from live music and outdoor adventures to farmers markets and wellness spaces. If it captures the place, it belongs here.

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Live Music
Concerts, open mics, and local shows
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Wine & Craft Beer
Local wineries, breweries, and tasting rooms
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Food & Dining
Restaurants, cafés, and local food scenes
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Festivals & Seasonal
Community celebrations and holiday events
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Arts & Theater
Galleries, performances, and creative spaces
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Family Friendly
Parks, playgrounds, and kid-friendly spots
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Outdoor & Adventure
Trails, rivers, Sierra skies, and nature
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Markets & Pop-Ups
Farmers markets, artisan fairs, and pop-ups
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Classes & Workshops
Learning events, studios, and community classes
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Sports & Fitness
Local sports, gyms, and active communities
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Wellness & Mindfulness
Yoga, meditation, and healing spaces
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Civics & Networking
Town halls, mixers, and community leadership

📐 Photo specifications

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Hero Images
Full-width background behind the logo
  • Landscape (horizontal) orientation
  • Minimum 2560 × 1440 px (16:9 ratio)
  • High-res, sharp, no heavy filters
  • JPG or PNG · Max 10 MB
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Block / Category Images
Section and category feature images
  • Portrait (vertical) orientation
  • Minimum 1080 × 1350 px (4:5 ratio)
  • Clean, well-lit, subject-focused
  • JPG or PNG · Max 5 MB
Usage & rotation notice: By submitting photos, you grant LocalRadar permission to feature your work across our site and daily digest. Some photos may be swapped out from time to time to keep content fresh and avoid visual fatigue. Photo credit will always be displayed with a link to your website.

Submit your photo

One photo per submission. If approved, it enters our daily rotation with a link back to your portfolio or website.

Please use a clean URL with no tracking tags. Max 100 characters.
We'll contact you when your photo is approved. We don't spam.
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Drop your photo here or click to browse
JPG or PNG · Max 10MB
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Photo received!

Thanks! If approved, your photo will appear in our daily rotation with a link to your site.