Take The Picture

and share The world through your lens

Take The Picture is an online resource showcasing the images of aspiring photographers with an emphasis on those based in California.  Additionally, it is a place to focus on images that demonstrate connections between living things and the environment or the viewer.

Photo by RG Estrella

Los Angeles Union Station during COVID-19 restrictions

ENTER PHOTO CONTEST

News & Events

COVID-19 photo contest in progress through June 30th.  $100 prize for first place.  

STUDENT CATEGORY COVID-19 FINALISTS
MAY 2020

First Place
Birthday in Quarantine

Martin D. - Los Angeles, CA

Honorable Mention
Frustrated by the Quarantine

Wendi L. - Los Angeles, CA

Honorable Mention
Staying Safe at Work

Emely A. - Los Angeles, CA

ADULT CATEGORY COVID-19 FINALISTS

First Place
Maternity During a Pandemic

Jo-Rhea G.. - Los Angeles, CA

Honorable Mention
What Have Humans Done?
Thinking about the unexpected changes humans have caused.

Johanna C. - Los Angeles, CA

Honorable Mention
Snail Blissfully Unaware of the Pandemic
"I met him during my daily routine and took it as a sign to slow down and not rush things."

Erin S.. - Los Angeles, CA

OTHER COVID-19 PHOTOGRAPHS

"The Future is Bright" Store Sign

R.G. Estrella - Pasadena, CA.

"We've Got More in Store" Store Sign

R.G. Estrella - Pasadena, CA

Woman in Chinatown COVID-19 Restrictions

R.G. Estrella - Los Angeles, CA

Coming Soon

fEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS

California photographers will be featured regularly.  Check in to view some of the work of these creative Californians.

Huy Hoang, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Paul Faulstich, Ph. D.

Claremont, CA

Mike Von

Los Angeles, CA

Victoria Pham

Alhambra, CA