FAQ

Who can enter?

Anyone who has lived in a country in Africa for 12 months between August 2007 and August 2009.

What is the deadline?

Midnight, September 30, 2009.

Is there an entry fee?

No.

How many categories may I enter?

You may enter only one time and you can only enter only one of the four categories:

Professional Single Photo
Professional Photo Essay
Amateur Single Photo
Amateur Photo Essay

Am I a professional or an amateur photographer?

For the purposes of this contest, we define a professional photographer as someone who makes a living from selling their photographs or who works as a photographer for either profit or non-profit organizations.

What kind of photos can I enter?

The photos you enter must have been taken in the past 24 months on the continent of Africa (between August 2007 and August 2009) For the Single Photo category – both professional and amateur – contestants may submit up to five different photographs. For the Photo Essay category – both professional and amateur – contestants may enter no more than one photo essay consisting of four to 10 photos.
Only photos not already published may be submitted.
You must possess all copyrights of your images.

Can I submit my photos by mail?

No. You can only submit them via our website. Click here to register and upload your photos.

What kind of photos and photo essays are you looking for?

We want to see photos with people in them, documenting their efforts to make positive changes to the environment around them. Special attention will be paid to photos showcasing the role that women can and do play as stewards of their environment.

Do I need to include caption information?

Yes. Captions are a crucial part of the contest. We must know who you are photographing, where they live, what they are doing and what change they hope to see as a result.