Colfax Captured: Local Photographer Greyson Sharpe Wins the Historic Colfax Billboard Contest

Greyson Sharpe’s Vision Now Welcomes All to Colfax

There’s something magical about rounding the bend into Colfax and seeing the town’s charm come to life on a larger-than-life digital canvas. That magic? It’s the work of Greyson Sharpe, the talented local photographer recently named the winner of the Historic Colfax Billboard Contest.

Out of a pool of passionate submissions that beautifully showcased the essence of Colfax, Greyson’s image stood out. Selected by the Colfax City Council, his photograph now proudly greets visitors and locals alike on a prominent digital billboard—an iconic first impression of a town full of history, beauty, and heart.

A Contest That Brought Colfax Into Focus

In partnership with the City of Colfax and the Colfax City Council, and organized by the Historic Colfax Downtown Association (HCDA) the billboard contest was much more than a photo competition—it was a community celebration.

Running through the first quarter of 2025, the contest invited both local photographers and visitors to submit their best snapshots of downtown Colfax, focusing on themes like:

• Historic architecture and storefronts
• The town’s rich railroad legacy
• Unique perspectives that capture the spirit of Colfax

Photos were submitted via Facebook and email, then opened to the community for voting. In the end, the top-voted image was reviewed and officially approved by the City Council, sealing Greyson’s win.

Meet Greyson Sharpe: A Lens on Local Life

Greyson Sharpe is no stranger to capturing Colfax through the lens. A lifelong resident and passionate visual storyteller, his work often features the quiet beauty of everyday life in Colfax—sunlight spilling across vintage brick walls, mist weaving through the pines, and the nostalgic rhythm of the railroad.

His winning photo perfectly embodies the goals of the contest: to highlight the beauty, history, and personality of Colfax in one striking image. With the digital billboard now live, his work is making thousands of impressions each week, offering a warm welcome to travelers and a point of pride for residents.

A Community Effort Worth Celebrating

The success of the contest is thanks in large part to the HCDA’s ongoing commitment to promoting Colfax as a place to visit, live, and invest in. With platforms like VisitHistoricColfax.com, the HCDA continues to elevate the local economy by highlighting Colfax’s charm to a broader audience.

From organizing the contest to engaging the community through social media voting, the HCDA helped turn this initiative into a powerful example of community-driven tourism and arts promotion.

And the response? Overwhelmingly positive. Locals shared and voted, families snapped billboard selfies, and visitors learned something new about Colfax just from driving through.

What Comes Next?

Greyson’s billboard is now live and will continue to shine a light on Colfax’s downtown for the coming months. The winning image will also be featured on VisitHistoricColfax.com, helping attract new visitors and businesses to town.

And while this round of the contest has wrapped, the momentum has just begun. The HCDA is already looking ahead to future events that celebrate creativity, history, and community pride. Stay tuned.