Shot on Pinwheel: Photo Contest 2025 Winners


The creativity and joy captured by our amazing Pinwheel community keep inspiring us! We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Shot on Pinwheel Photo Contest—a celebration of imagination, everyday magic, and moments worth remembering.
The contest featured four exciting categories: Architecture, Old Timey + Vintage, Pets, and Travel + Adventure. Each category showcased unique perspectives on the world through the lens of Pinwheel’s kid-friendly smartphones, designed to encourage creativity while supporting healthy tech habits.
After careful deliberation, our panel of judges—from the Pinwheel team—selected the winners based on creativity, composition, and storytelling.
And the Winners Are...
🏛 Architecture
⌛ Old Timey + Vintage
🐾 Pets
✈️ Travel + Adventure
Honorable Mentions
While these were our category winners, we were blown away by the creativity in so many submissions. Every entry reminded us why the Pinwheel community is so special—full of kids and families capturing authentic, heart warming moments. Here are a few finalists and highlights that deserve extra recognition:
Celebrating Our Pinwheel Community
The creativity and joy we saw in this contest remind us why Pinwheel exists: to give kids tools that spark imagination while keeping their digital world safe. Every photo told a story, and we can’t wait to see how families continue to explore, discover, and share their moments together.
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a photo—your unique perspectives made this contest truly special. Keep encouraging your children to capture life’s little wonders and share their stories.
Stay tuned—there are more exciting opportunities and experiences on the horizon for the Pinwheel community!
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