Photo Contest Official Rules

Contest Dates:
Entries Accepted: August 5 – September 18
Big Timber Judging: September 18 – September 25
People’s Choice Judging: September 18 – September 25
Winners Announced: September 25

Submitting Photos & Videos:
Submit Photo(s) & Video(s) through our online form above.

Who Can Enter?
All Big Timber customers with a structure that has been 100% installed may enter our contest!
If you have sent in photos or videos of your Big Timber structure in the past, you may still enter our contest. However, you must submit NEW content that has not been previously shared with the Big Timber team.

People’s Choice Award:
All contest entrants will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award!
Encourage your audience to vote for you by sharing your Big Timber photo(s) in a public post on Instagram or X between September 18 and September 25 with the hashtag #Bigtimber2025 and a link to our public voting platform. The link to vote will be September 18.

The photo(s) & video(s) must be in their original state and cannot be altered in any way, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within the frame.
Entries will not be accepted unless submitted via the official contest channel. Entries not submitted through the proper channel will be deleted.
Entries will be judged by Big Timber. All decisions are final. The Company reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed inappropriate or does not conform to stated contest rules.
By entering the contest, entrants agree that the photos & videos submitted can be used by Big Timber for advertising and promotional purposes.
Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline lapses.
The prize must be collected by the winner and is non-transferable.
The winner will be contacted via the email address provided during entry. If no response is received after [three] business days, a new winner will be selected and the previous winner will forfeit all rights to the prize.
Violators will be removed from the contest, stripped of any prize(s), and banned from entering future contests.
All photos & videos must be new to Big Timber – meaning you may enter the contest even if you have submitted photos to Big Timber in the past, however, to qualify for the contest you must submit new photos & videos we have never seen/posted before.

Photo & Video Guidelines:
Raw images and footage only: no crops; no filters
The highest resolution is required; no blurry images!Photos: 2MB file size recommendedVideos: 720p or 1080×1080 recommended
Original content only: all content must be owned by YOU! You may not submit professional photographs taken by someone else unless you have purchased/acquired the full rights to share/redistribute.
Clear all content rights: when you clear rights, you verify that there’s no material in your production that is going to get you sued or prevent the distribution of your production.
Multiple images & videos accepted per submission: you may submit as many photos as you would like with your entry (within reason).We’d appreciate it if you did not exceed 5 photos & videos per submission.
Eligibility: To be eligible for our contest, each Big Timber owner may only enter ONE time. If you do decide to enter more than once, we will use the photo(s) from your first submission for judging.
Accepted File Formats: .JPG .JPEG .HEIC .MOV .MP4

Photo Best Practices:
Make sure the entire Big Timber structure (or a majority of it) is in the frameHorizontal photos work best for this, but vertical is fine as long as everything fits in the shot!
Don’t zoom – it lowers the quality
Clean up all trash, toys, or furniture/organize the space before taking photos
Make sure iPhone/Android camera is in focusTip: when holding the camera up, point it at the shed and tap the screen in the middle of your Studio Shed – this will automatically focus your cameraThis helps avoid blurry photos!
Make sure your camera lens is clean
Lighting is best when the sun is behind you (the photographer)

Two winners will be selected from this year’s #BigTimber2025 photo & video contest!

Big Timber Winner:
Judging: the winner will be selected by a panel of judges from the Big Timber team.
Prize: Valued at $4,500, the Morelli Collection from Tortuga Outdoor is a sleek, modern upgrade for your backyard. Built with lightweight aluminum frames and slatted accents, it’s durable without feeling bulky. Cushions are wrapped in premium Sunbrella or Agora fabric—fade, stain, and mildew resistant for year-round style. The 5-piece set includes a loveseat, two club chairs, a coffee table, and a side table. With a wraparound frame and thick 4″ cushions, this set nails both comfort and clean design.

People’s Choice Award Winner: 
Judging: the winner will be selected by you and your peers!We will release a link to our public voting platform on September 18th that you can share with your friends, family, and followers to encourage them to vote for you!We will also share the link to our public voting platform with our audiences so current Big Timber followers can vote for their favorite photo(s)!
Prize: The entry with the most votes will win a $250 gift card to Tortuga Outdoor, perfect for upgrading your patio setup. Choose from a wide range of stylish, weather-resistant furniture and accessories—from outdoor seating to fire tables and dining sets. Whether you’re adding a finishing touch or starting fresh, this prize lets you bring home a piece of modern outdoor living.