Photography Categories

Every photo submitted to the Detroit Lions Photo Club must be placed into one of our three official contest categories. These categories help organize submissions, keep judging fair, and showcase the wide range of Lions pride that fans bring to life. Choose the category that best fits the content and energy of your photo.

Game Day Action

This category is all about the excitement and energy of Detroit Lions football on game day. Whether you're capturing a touchdown celebration, a perfectly timed catch, a defensive stop, or the atmosphere inside Ford Field when the crowd erupts, this is where the intensity and motion of the sport belong. Game Day Action photos should highlight the speed, emotion, and unpredictability that make football so thrilling. Shots of players running out of the tunnel, fans reacting to big plays, sideline moments, and even dramatic weather conditions can all fit into this category. If your photo captures movement, hype, or the pure adrenaline of gameday, it belongs right here in the Game Day Action category.

Fans & Ford Field Vibes

Lions fans are the heart of Detroit, and this category celebrates everything that makes the community special. Tailgates, fan traditions, watch parties, homemade signs, face paint, blue-out crowds, and the electric atmosphere around Ford Field all belong here. These photos should highlight the spirit, connection, and passion that Lions Nation brings to every game, whether at the stadium or miles away. This is the perfect place for group photos, family traditions, creative outfits, and anything that shows how fans unite to support the team. If your photo captures the personality, excitement, or emotion of being a Detroit Lions fan, this category is the best fit.

Lions Gear & Setups

From custom jerseys to decked-out rooms lit in Honolulu Blue, this category highlights the creativity behind Lions-themed setups. Show off your memorabilia displays, framed collections, gaming rooms, bar areas, fan caves, or any space that reflects your personal connection to the team. Lions Gear & Setups is also great for unique outfits, homemade merch, DIY decorations, or anything you have customized with Lions pride. This category is perfect for fans who love to express themselves through design, style, or detailed setups that go beyond game day. If your photo focuses on objects, spaces, or gear rather than on-field action or large crowds, this is where it should go.