The Photo Review National Photography Competition for 2000 garnered almost 3,300 images from 812 domestic and international entrants, leaving juror and noted photographer William Wegman the task of selecting 96 images as competition winners.

Seattle photographer and color photography teacher Carla Fraga was juried with her "Badlands, South Dakota" entry. Mercer Island photographer and instructor Nancy LeVine won fourth prize with her photo titled "They Have Not Entirely Put Away Their Wildness, Their Animal Desire to Let Wind Flow Through Them." Seattle photographer and instructor David D. Johnson also was recognized for his "Can't See The Forest" entry.