Photo Story

A Photo Story is a set of 3-5 photographs that tell the story of an environmental project or 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 to tell the story of an environmental project or issue.
Your photos should be candid (not posed or staged).
Send your photo in .JPG format with a resolution > 150-300 dpi.
Include a description of no more than 100 words.
Give your Photo Story a title (max 140 characters).
List any sources of statistics or quotes in a source list.
Tell us three places you have shared your Photo Story.
Basic editing is allowed but AI is not permitted.

How to Take a Good Photo

Ten tips from the Foundation for Environmental Education on how to take a good photo

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Need inspiration? Here are some past entries:

2026

Cliffs at Slains

First Place: 10 Years & Under

Camille Adam, Glashieburn Primary School

Daffodil Close and Far Away

Second Place: 10 Years & Under

Madeleine Adam, Glashieburn Primary School

2025

Beautiful Gullane Beach

First Place: 10 Years & Under

Rex Davidson-Kelly

11 to 14 Years

First Place: Poppy Davidson-Kelly

"Keeping Scotland beautiful is important in order to maintain the authenticity of our landscapes. More and more housing developments are taking land and resources away from our eco-systems, which impacts the country's flora and fauna. We should minimize the amount of human impact on nature so that we can all enjoy a Scotland that is characterized by biodiversity and beauty."

2023

Take a Closer Look

First Place: 11 to 14 Years

Abercorn Secondary School

"The pupils of Abercorn Secondary School have conducted experiments relating to sustainability, weather, climate change and air pollution. These photos were taken spontaneously during a litter pick around our school. The vibrant life the class unexpectedly found among the depressing debris empowered them. The projects throughout the year, have given the children knowledge and an understanding that they can improve their environment and so, their future. Most importantly, they have learned that nature can, endure."