How to Vote in America’s Favorite Photos: Step-by-Step for New Voters
Introduction America’s Favorite Photos is a photography competition built around public voting —meaning real people, not a judges-only panel, help decide which images rise to the top. The experience is designed to feel like a mix of gallery browsing and community participation : you discover photos, pick favorites, and vote as the competition moves through Groups and Rounds (for example: Round One, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and a Final Round). If you’re new, the actual click-to-vote action is easy. What trips people up is everything around it: eligibility rules, account verification, daily voting windows (including the platform’s “day” definition tied to Pacific Time ), and the way ranks are calculated inside Groups. This guide walks you through the entire process—from creating your voter account to making sure your vote counts as a Qualifying Vote , to voting again on eligible days without confusion. Throughout the article, you’ll also see practical tips for staying safe onl...