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Facebook Photo Contest Template

Get users to post photos on Facebook with your specified #hashtags to enter a contest.

This Facebook Photo Contest template allows you to collect authentic contest entries from your audience by getting users to submit photos from their Facebook profile using a designated hashtag. These submissions can be reviewed and showcased in a sleek, embeddable gallery on your website or even within a Facebook tab.

Running a contest on Facebook is one of the best ways to boost your presence on social media platforms, drive lead generation, and grow your email list while gathering valuable user-generated content.

Photo contests also add a fun, visual element to your marketing campaigns. With Gleam, it’s super easy to manage submissions, moderate content, and pick a winner through a fair draw or based on quality. You can build trust, boost engagement, and showcase real users enjoying your product or service.

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Template Features

  • Collect photo submissions from personal Facebook timelines
  • Custom hashtags required for valid contest entries
  • Auto-import entries and moderate submissions
  • Display user content in a live, customisable photo gallery
  • Grow email subscribers through additional entry methods
  • Track participant actions and send real-time notifications

Benefits of Running a Facebook Photo Contest

A well-timed Facebook photo contest helps you:

  • Grow your Facebook page audience and engagement
  • Tap into social sharing with personal timelines
  • Encourage participation with a chance to win exclusive prizes
  • Collect marketing-ready user-generated content
  • Drive visitors to your landing pages or contest app
  • Convert users into leads via email address capture
  • Build deeper relationships with your target audience

Who Should Use This Template

This template is ideal for:

  • Ecommerce brands launching seasonal campaigns
  • Small businesses promoting Facebook contests
  • Influencers and creators looking to boost UGC
  • Event or campaign managers running social media activations
  • Marketers seeking contest templates that drive results

Integration Support

This campaign integrates with:

Official Gleam Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Accept Images Into My Contest?

You can accept images in your campaign from social media accounts through our Import or Submit Media actions.

How to Encourage User-Generated Content With An Easter Photo Contest

Host an Easter-themed photo contest using Gleam to collect and showcase user-submitted content across your brand’s channels.

How Do I Choose A Winner For Photo Contests?

To pick a winner for your photo contest, you can either draw winners randomly, manually through a judge panel, or by popular vote from an audience.


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How to Run a Facebook Photo Contest

  1. Set the Entry Method
    Choose Facebook as your entry type and require users to submit a photo from their account tagged with your branded #hashtag.
    ➡ Learn about Facebook photo actions

  2. Customise Design & Fields
    Tailor your contest form, header image, colours, and hashtags to match your brand.
    ➡ Learn how to customise your Capture's design

  3. Display a Live Gallery
    Enable the Gallery feature to showcase submissions in real time and inspire new users to participate.
    ➡ Install your photo gallery

  4. Enable Viral Share or Bonus Actions
    Drive more reach with Viral Share and give bonus entries for users who complete all actions.
    ➡ Enable viral actions

  5. Moderate & Announce Winners
    Review the images, then use the built-in draw system to pick a winner fairly or select the best entry based on quality.
    ➡ Learn how to draw winners

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Facebook Photo Contest Template

Get users to post photos on Facebook with your specified #hashtags to enter a contest.

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