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. For help understanding the other categories, visit our page, Photo Contest Categories: How to Classify Your Photo Contest.

• 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 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

• 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