2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
The Aquarium’s 14th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of learning, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winner Credit: Crystal Stromer
November 22, 2023
The special event gives photographers of all skill levels the opportunity to learn skills, test new equipment, and bring their arsenals from home to photograph the Aquarium’s animals and exhibits with the entire facility to themselves. Attendees were invited to submit their best photos of the night to this exclusive photo contest.
The results are as follows:
Grand Prize Winner:
Crystal Stromer
First Runner-Up:
Eric Horvat
Second Runner-Up:
Forrest Blanton
Honorable mentions:
- Annick Loomis
- Brent Lew
- Christian Solo
- Heather Banzuelo
- Jose Garcia
- Mandi Blanton
- Rich Esteban
Congratulations to our winners!

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winner Credit: Crystal Stomer

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Second Place Winner Credit: Eric Horvat

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Third Place Winner Credit: Forrest Blanton

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Honorable Mention Credit: Annick Loomis

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Honorable Mention Credit: Heather Banzuelo

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Honorable Mention Credit: Rich Esteban

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Honorable Mention Credit: Jose Garcia

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Honorable Mention Credit: Mandi Blanton

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Honorable Mention Credit: Brent Lew

2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Honorable Mention Credit: Christian Solo