Photo Contest Entry Form — shared by the community
Dev A. shared this 15-question build with 4 conditional rules already wired up. Test it below, then take a copy.
A ready-to-use awards, contests & voting form for small teams who need a reliable intake process: 15 questions, 3 pages, 4 conditional rules.
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- Dev A. · Freelance consultant
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- 15
- Replies
- 14
- Copies taken
- 255
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Live preview and test console
This is the real form. Answer it to test the 3 conditional rules — nothing is sent or stored.
Page 1 of 3 — Entrant
Every question on this page is currently visible.
Works for you? Take Dev A.'s copy into your own workspace — questions, rules and settings included.
Who this template is for
Photo Contest Entry Form is built for small teams who need a reliable intake process who need to collect the same complete information from everyone.
- Small teams who need a reliable intake process working in awards, contests & voting.
- Teams who need to collect the same complete information from everyone without writing code or paying for a custom build.
- Anyone replacing chasing missing details over email with one structured record per enquiry.
- Respondents are the people you send it to — the form asks them 15 questions across 3 screens.
Why this form is useful
It removes the cost of chasing missing details over email and turns each submission into a record your team can act on immediately.
- 12 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
- It collects a verified email address so replies and confirmations land.
- It accepts a document or photo upload as evidence.
- It records a signature you can keep as proof of agreement.
- Conditional logic hides 4 questions until they are relevant — shorter forms convert better than long ones.
- Splitting the form across 3 pages keeps each screen short and shows respondents how much is left.
- Every response is stored, searchable and exportable, so nothing depends on one person's inbox.
How to use this template
From copy to live form is a few minutes of work, and every step is reversible.
- 1Press “Use this template” — a fresh copy of Photo Contest Entry Form lands in your workspace, ready to edit.
- 2Rename or delete any question, and change what is required. Nothing here is fixed.
- 3Open Notifications and add the email addresses that should be alerted on each submission; add an auto-reply to the respondent if the form collects an email address.
- 4Check the upload limits on the file question so respondents can attach what you actually need.
- 5Publish it, then either share the link directly or paste the embed snippet into your site — the embedded form resizes to fit and loads no marketing or advertising trackers.
- 6Watch responses land in Submissions, where you can filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF.
Logic and conditions blueprint
Exactly how this form behaves as it is answered — 4 conditional rules ship with it.
- Features advanced show logic: if “Does the photograph contain identifiable people?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Model release or permission”. Otherwise that question never appears.
- Features advanced show logic: if “Has this image been published or entered elsewhere?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Where was it published or entered?”. Otherwise that question never appears.
- Features advanced show logic: if “Was the image edited beyond cropping and exposure?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Describe the editing applied”. Otherwise that question never appears.
- Features conditional validation: if “Does the photograph contain identifiable people?” is Yes, “Model release or permission” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
- All 4 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other.
What this form asks
Page 1 — Entrant
- Entrant namerequired
- Email addressrequired
- Class enteredrequired
- Age grouprequired
Page 2 — The photograph
- Title of the photographrequired
- Photograph filerequired
- Where and when was it taken?required
- Was the image edited beyond cropping and exposure?required
- Describe the editing applied
Page 3 — Rights
- Does the photograph contain identifiable people?required
- Model release or permission
- Has this image been published or entered elsewhere?required
- Where was it published or entered?
- Licencerequired
- Entrant signaturerequired
Conditional logic in this build
- When “Does the photograph contain identifiable people?” is Yes, show “Model release or permission”.
- When “Has this image been published or entered elsewhere?” is Yes, show “Where was it published or entered?”.
- When “Was the image edited beyond cropping and exposure?” is Yes, show “Describe the editing applied”.
- When “Does the photograph contain identifiable people?” is Yes, require “Model release or permission”.
Questions about this shared form
How much editing should be allowed?
That is your rule; this form simply makes the entrant describe it. Contests that ask get far fewer disputes than contests that assume.
Do I need a model release?
If people are identifiable, ask for one. The form opens the upload automatically and marks it required.
Can entrants submit more than one image?
Yes — one submission per image keeps titles, editing notes and licences attached to the right file.
Who owns the winning photograph?
The photographer. The licence here grants display and publicity rights for this contest only, which is the fair standard.
Is the Photo Contest Entry Form template free to use?
Yes. You can preview and test Photo Contest Entry Form on this page without an account, and take a copy into your own HelloForms workspace on the free plan. There is nothing to install and no card required to publish it.
What does the Photo Contest Entry Form template ask for?
It asks 15 questions across 3 pages, 12 of which are required. Every question is listed in full further down this page, and each one can be renamed, reordered, made optional or deleted after you copy the template.
Can I edit the Photo Contest Entry Form form after copying it?
Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the classic layout, restyle it to match your brand, and set who gets notified on each submission.
How does the conditional logic in this awards, contests & voting form work?
4 conditional rules ship with the template: Features advanced show logic: if “Does the photograph contain identifiable people?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Model release or permission”. Otherwise that question never appears. Features advanced show logic: if “Has this image been published or entered elsewhere?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Where was it published or entered?”. Otherwise that question never appears. Features advanced show logic: if “Was the image edited beyond cropping and exposure?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Describe the editing applied”. Otherwise that question never appears. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.
Where do responses to the Photo Contest Entry Form form go?
Submissions land in your workspace under Submissions, where you can search, filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF. You can also email a notification to your team on every submission and send the respondent an auto-reply.
Can I embed the Photo Contest Entry Form form on my own website?
Yes. Publish the form and paste the embed snippet into any page or share the direct link. The embedded form resizes to fit its container and loads no advertising or marketing trackers inside the iframe.
Can respondents upload files?
Yes. This template includes a file upload question, so respondents can attach documents or photos with their answers. You can adjust the accepted file types and size limits on that question.
Is the signature on this form legally usable?
The template captures a drawn signature and stores it with the submission, along with the timestamp, so you keep evidence of who agreed and when. Whether that is sufficient depends on your jurisdiction and the agreement itself.
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