In a different light
Find a surprising story in the real world. Make a photograph with intent, a strong point of view, and careful craft.
$5 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedHUMAN-CREATED WORK · MONTHLY LEAGUES PLANNED
Photography Competitions.
Find the extraordinary in what is already there. Our proposed photography leagues challenge photographers to make original images with deliberate framing, a strong point of view, and a story worth noticing.
Coming soon. These are proposed creative briefs, not open competitions. No submissions, entry fees, or payments are being accepted.
Give your idea a clear point of view.
Look at the edges of the frame as carefully as the subject. Light, timing, background, and distance can change the meaning of a photograph. Choose the image that communicates the idea most clearly, even when another frame is technically more elaborate.
FIVE FIRST-SEASON CONCEPTS
Find a reason to begin.
Each title is a starting point for exploration. League-specific instructions and opening dates will be published before entries can open.
Human traces
Find a surprising story in the real world. Make a photograph with intent, a strong point of view, and careful craft.
$5 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedQuiet places
Find a surprising story in the real world. Make a photograph with intent, a strong point of view, and careful craft.
$10 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedAfter dark
Find a surprising story in the real world. Make a photograph with intent, a strong point of view, and careful craft.
$10 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedUnscripted
Find a surprising story in the real world. Make a photograph with intent, a strong point of view, and careful craft.
$20 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedPrepare your original work.
- Keep the original capture and a record of edits so the creative process can be explained.
- Check focus, exposure, and export quality without relying on a phone-sized preview.
- Review the final rules for editing, permissions, and restricted subject matter before submitting.
JPG, PNG, and WebP are proposed display formats. Rules for permitted adjustments, compositing, and any supporting original files will be stated for each league before entry opens.
What would judges look for?
Our proposed common rubric is originality (35%), craft (30%), interpretation of the brief (20%), and impact (15%). Final discipline-specific criteria and tie procedures must be published before entry opens. Staff and judges cannot enter a contest they administer.
Cash awards would be chosen through judging. Community recognition is separate. Artists would retain copyright, with defined permission needed to display awarded or shared work.