Capture Taylorsville Your Photo In The Times

A sample image similar to what might be featured in Local Lens.

Shine a Light on Taylorsville with Local Lens

The Taylorsville Times proudly presents "Local Lens: Readers’ Photo of the Week," a special feature dedicated to showcasing our community through your eyes. Each week, we select one captivating photograph submitted by a local reader that captures the essence of life in our area. This initiative, which began delighting readers on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, aims to celebrate the unique perspectives and photographic talents within our community.

What Makes a Great Local Lens Photo

We are looking for a wide variety of subjects that tell a story or highlight the beauty and character of Taylorsville and its surroundings. Your submissions could feature:

• People in our community (with their permission, of course!) going about their daily lives or celebrating special moments.
• Beloved pets or fascinating farm animals.
• Native wildlife in its natural habitat.
• Beautiful flowers, gardens, and local flora.
• Striking sunrises, sunsets, or other remarkable natural scenes.
• Any other image that is of local interest and suitable for our diverse readership.

Our staff at The Taylorsville Times will carefully review all submissions and choose one standout photo to be featured each week.

How to Share Your Vision

Getting your photo considered for Local Lens is simple. All you need to do is email your photograph to our dedicated address: photos@taylorsvilletimes.com.

To help us process your submission, please include the following details in your email:

• Your full name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• The names of any people shown in the photo (if applicable, and with their consent)
• The date the photo was taken
• The location where the photo was taken
• Any other pertinent information or a brief story behind the photo that you'd like to share.

Submission Guidelines and Photographer Recognition

While there is no monetary compensation for photos chosen for Local Lens, we believe in giving credit where it's due. Each published photo will prominently feature the name of the photographer in the caption, offering a great way to share your talent with the community.

By submitting your photo, you certify that the work is entirely your own. You also grant The Taylorsville Times permission to use the photograph in our print edition and on our online platforms. Importantly, the copyright and ownership of the image remain with you, the photographer.

A Note on Authenticity No AI Images Please

In the spirit of celebrating genuine human creativity and local perspectives, we kindly request that you do not submit artificial intelligence (AI) generated images. We are looking for authentic moments captured through your lens.