Recharge Baltimore Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association

Administered by the Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association, presented as part of the 2026 Recharge Baltimore Housing Summit.

2026 Recharge Baltimore Housing Summit

Magnetic Charm

Baltimore Photography Contest

What makes Baltimore magnetic?

Capture the charm.

Camera

Uploading requires a free Google (Gmail) account. No account? Email info@baltimoremagneticcharm.com for an alternate upload link.

For professional photographers, hobbyists, and anyone who simply loves Baltimore — 18+, residents of MD, DC, VA & PA. Submissions close October 16, 2026.

The Idea

It's Called Charm City for a Reason

Baltimore has an unmistakable charm — it's why the world calls it Charm City. And as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Magnetic Charm asks photographers, professional and amateur alike, to capture that charm — Baltimore's magnetic charm — in one shot.

Use your imagination to tell the story. Iconic Baltimore landmarks are always welcome — especially shot from a dramatic or unexpected angle. The most memorable entries bring a personal perspective, whether that's a familiar site reimagined or an everyday moment only you would notice.

From lens to landmark

How it works

1

Submit

Upload your photo through the submission form before the deadline.

Closes [Insert Date]
2

Showcase

Finalists are printed large-format and displayed throughout the Summit venue.

Nov 5, 2026
3

Vote

Summit attendees vote live, all day, in front of the prints.

Nov 5, 2026
4

Win

Winners are announced at close of voting, on stage at the Summit.

Nov 5, 2026

What's at stake

Prizes

First Place

$1,000

Second Place

$500

Third Place

$500

Winners are determined by live audience vote at the Housing Summit. See the Official Rules for full eligibility and prize terms.

Part of something bigger

The Recharge Baltimore Housing Summit

Magnetic Charm is presented as part of the 2026 Recharge Baltimore Housing Summit — a gathering of the people building Baltimore's future, from lenders and developers to community leaders and neighbors. Finalist photographs are exhibited throughout the venue all day.

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Date
November 5, 2026
Location
Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD
Presented By
Recharge Baltimore & Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association

Before you submit

A few quick answers

Who can enter?

Professional photographers, hobbyists, and anyone who simply loves Baltimore — 18 and older, living in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or Pennsylvania.

Can I submit an AI-generated or AI-edited image?

No. Images created or materially altered by generative AI aren't eligible. Standard edits — cropping, exposure, color correction — are fine.

How many photos can I submit?

Up to three, each considered on its own.

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