Ojai, CA -- The Ojai Visitors Bureau (OVB) invites both amateur and professional photographers to participate in an online photo contest entitled “Destination Ojai: Through Your Lens” to capture Ojai's unique attributes, attractions and activities that make it a desirable destination. Categories for photo submission include:

· CULINARY - Ojai dining, wine tasting, farmers market, and other culinary experiences

· EVENTS - Ojai special events and signature festivals

· RECREATION - Outdoor recreation in the Ojai Valley

· PLACES TO GO – Interesting businesses, spas, shops and historic places

· ARTS - Ojai arts and culture including galleries, theatre, museums, exhibits

· SCENIC BEAUTY – Vistas, hiking trails, back country, mountains, landscape

The Grand Prize winner will receive a $300 Ojai fun package including a $125 gift certificate to The Day Spa of Ojai, $75 gift certificate to Suzanne’s Cuisine, a $50 gift certificate at Feast Bistro and a $50 gift certificate to the Ojai Art Center. First place winners in each of the six categories will receive a $15 gift certificate to Knead Bakery and an Ojai calendar from Made in Ojai. Winning images and other favorite photos may also be featured with photo credit in marketing collateral for Ojai including website, advertisements, brochures and photo galleries.

The deadline for the photo contest is April 15, 2011. Contest details and online submissions are available at www.ojaivisitors.com . For more information call Ryan Curran White at the Ojai Visitors Bureau at 1-888-OJAI-NOW.