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One Year, One Flag
One Community

Help create a collage of the American flag at St. Johns & Central!

 

This flag has become an enduring symbol of Highland Park, representing the strength, resilience, and unity of our community. The final collage will feature one photo from each day of the year, forming a large American flag. All staff are invited to contribute photos to this project!

 

Questions? Email hpflag@cityhpil.com or reach out to project coordinator Chief Lou Jogmen or Amanda Bennett.

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Check back soon to see some featured photos! 

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Project Rules

Daily Photo Requirement

  • Submit one photo per employee per day of the flag at St. John’s and Central in Highland Park, taken at any time of the day that the flag is highly visible.

  • Entries must be taken during the project dates (June 14, 2025 – June 13, 2026).

  • Send photos to hpflag@cityhpil.com

Flag as the Focus

  • The flag at St. John’s and Central must be the main subject of the photo.

  • Creative angles and compositions are welcome, but the flag must be clearly visible and recognizable.

Originality

Editing

Respectful Imagery

Submission Format

Permissions

  • Photos must be taken by the City of Highland Park staff.

  • No stock photos or AI-generated images are allowed.

  • No adjustments (brightness, contrast, cropping) are permitted.

  • No heavy filters or alterations that significantly change the scene.

  • No disrespectful or offensive content will be accepted.

  • The flag must be treated with dignity and respect.

  • Submit photos in JPEG or PNG format.

  • Minimum resolution: 1080 x 1080 pixels.

  • Include the date of capture in the file name or metadata.

  • By submitting, participants grant permission for their photos to be used in the final collage poster and for project-related promotions.

Participation

  • Participants are welcome to submit photos daily, or on a schedule that works for them—consistent participation is encouraged, but flexibility is okay!

  • If you are submitting multiple photos in a single email, please be sure the photo date is noted in either the filename or metadata – if we can’t tell the date it was taken, we won’t be able to use your photo!

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