Impact Behind the Lens Photo Competition

In a world brimming with diverse cultures, interconnected communities, and shared challenges, Social Entrepreneurs are on the front lines of the movement to manifest radical solutions to the problems the world is facing. Their ability to engage with communities facing the grandest challenges of our time by offering unique solutions to improve their lives is unique. Moreover, the stories they capture through their daily engagement with struggling communities has the power to change policy and minds. Our goal with this photo contest is to invite social entrepreneurs to submit their most compelling images to capture moments that inspire positive change and foster unity. This artist competition showcases the incredible impact that social entrepreneurs are having as they go about their work, interact with their communities, and manifest a world where everyone is the architect of their own future. 1. **Theme:** Calling all visionary photographers to submit their most compelling and thought-provoking images encapsulating the essence of positive social impact within communities. Through your lens, explore the stories of resilience, compassion, collaboration, and innovation transforming lives for the better. Capture the tangible results of initiatives, programs, or individuals that have brought about positive change, highlighting the ripple effects that extend beyond individuals to touch and uplift entire communities. .   2. **Subject Matter:** Submissions can cover a wide range of subjects, including (but not limited to): Alleviating Poverty Climate Resilience Womens Economic Power    Access to water Regenerative agriculture Education and skill development Healthcare and well-being Environmental sustainability Cultural preservation Social justice and equality Entrepreneurship and Economic Power *No photos of children   3. **Storytelling:** Each submission should accompany a brief narrative (up to 150 words) explaining the photograph's context, significance, and impact. Share the backstory of the captured moment and how it reflects positive change within the community.   4. **Originality:** All entries must be original photographs captured by the submitting photographer. Submissions will be evaluated based on their creativity, uniqueness, and ability to evoke emotion.   5. **Technical Excellence:** Photographs should demonstrate mastery of photographic techniques such as composition, lighting, focus, and framing.   6. **Ethical Consideration:** Ensure that subjects' rights, dignity, and privacy are respected. Obtain necessary permissions and consents when photographing individuals. Submission Process: **Deadline:** Submissions will be accepted until June XX 2026. **Format:** High-resolution images in JPEG or PNG format. Images can be in color or black and white. **Submission Limit:** Each photographer can submit up to three photographs. **Submission Platform:** Submit your entries through the official competition website, callforentry.org **Entry Fee:** "There is no fee to enter. Administrative costs are covered by the sponsoring organizations."   Judging Criteria: Entries will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges from the fields of photography, community development, and the arts. The judging will be based on the following criteria: - Relevance to the theme - Emotional impact - Composition and visual appeal - Technical excellence - Storytelling effectiveness -artist's statement 500 words   Timeline Kick off awareness 2025 Oct-Dec Submission launch Jan-April 2026 Submission Deadline June 2026 Judging July 2026 Announce August 2026 Show October 2026

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More Info: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16637

Eligibility: Unspecified

Call Type: Photography

In a world brimming with diverse cultures, interconnected communities, and shared challenges, Social Entrepreneurs are on the front lines of the movement to manifest radical solutions to the problems the world is facing. Their ability to engage with communities facing the grandest challenges of our time by offering unique solutions to improve their lives is unique. Moreover, the stories they capture through their daily engagement with struggling communities has the power to change policy and minds. Our goal with this photo contest is to invite social entrepreneurs to submit their most compelling images to capture moments that inspire positive change and foster unity. This artist competition showcases the incredible impact that social entrepreneurs are having as they go about their work, interact with their communities, and manifest a world where everyone is the architect of their own future.
1. **Theme:** Calling all visionary photographers to submit their most compelling and thought-provoking images encapsulating the essence of positive social impact within communities. Through your lens, explore the stories of resilience, compassion, collaboration, and innovation transforming lives for the better. Capture the tangible results of initiatives, programs, or individuals that have brought about positive change, highlighting the ripple effects that extend beyond individuals to touch and uplift entire communities.
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2. **Subject Matter:** Submissions can cover a wide range of subjects, including (but not limited to):
Alleviating Poverty
Climate Resilience
Womens Economic Power   
Access to water
Regenerative agriculture
Education and skill development
Healthcare and well-being
Environmental sustainability
Cultural preservation
Social justice and equality
Entrepreneurship and Economic Power
*No photos of children
 
3. **Storytelling:** Each submission should accompany a brief narrative (up to 150 words) explaining the photograph's context, significance, and impact. Share the backstory of the captured moment and how it reflects positive change within the community.
 
4. **Originality:** All entries must be original photographs captured by the submitting photographer. Submissions will be evaluated based on their creativity, uniqueness, and ability to evoke emotion.
 
5. **Technical Excellence:** Photographs should demonstrate mastery of photographic techniques such as composition, lighting, focus, and framing.
 
6. **Ethical Consideration:** Ensure that subjects' rights, dignity, and privacy are respected. Obtain necessary permissions and consents when photographing individuals.
Submission Process:
**Deadline:** Submissions will be accepted until June XX 2026.
**Format:** High-resolution images in JPEG or PNG format. Images can be in color or black and white.
**Submission Limit:** Each photographer can submit up to three photographs.
**Submission Platform:** Submit your entries through the official competition website, callforentry.org
**Entry Fee:** "There is no fee to enter. Administrative costs are covered by the sponsoring organizations."
 
Judging Criteria:
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges from the fields of photography, community development, and the arts. The judging will be based on the following criteria:
- Relevance to the theme
- Emotional impact
- Composition and visual appeal
- Technical excellence
- Storytelling effectiveness
-artist's statement 500 words
 
Timeline
Kick off awareness 2025 Oct-Dec
Submission launch Jan-April 2026
Submission Deadline June 2026
Judging July 2026
Announce August 2026
Show October 2026