How Do I Create a Photo Voting Contest on Instagram?

A photo voting contest on Instagram lets your audience choose the winner by engaging with submissions. To set one up, ask participants to post entries using a specific hashtag and tag your account. Then repost selected entries to your account or a dedicated Story highlight where followers can vote. Voting can happen through Instagram likes, comments, Story polls, or emoji sliders. Clearly explain the voting process and deadline in your contest rules. Be aware that voting contests can favor participants with larger followings, so you may want to combine voting with judging criteria to balance fairness. Tools like Gleam can also help manage photo voting contests by collecting entries, organizing them into galleries, and automating voting outside of Instagram if you prefer more control.