Photo Story
Photo Story
A Photo Story is a set of 3-5 photographs that tell the story of a project or explain the effects of an environmental issue.
For example, you might take multiple photos showing damage from flooding, or showing how people are working to clean up their community. You could also show before and after photos after a project, for example, work done for Eco-Schools.
Criteria
- Take 3 to 5 photos that tell the story of a project or explain an environmental issue.
- Your photos should be candid i.e. not posed or staged.
- Send your photo in .JPG format with a resolution > 150-300 dpi.
- Please include a description of no more than 100 words to explain the project or issue.
- Please give your Photo Story a title (max 140 characters).
- List any sources of statistics or quotes in a bibliography.
- Some editing is allowed (e.g. colour, contrast, cropping).
- Tell us three places you have shared your photo (e.g. social media or in a display).
- AI is not permitted in this category.
How to Take a Good Photo
Ten tips from the Foundation for Environmental Education on how to take a good photo
Need inspiration? Here are some past entries:
2025
10 Years & Under
First Place: Rex Davidson-Kelly "Beautiful Gullane Beach"
11 to 14 Years
First Place: Poppy Davidson-Kelly
2023
11 to 14 Years
First Place: Abercorn Secondary School "Take a Closer Look"
Have a look at entries from the international competition:
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