Contest for Young Photographers Around The World and an Opportunity to Win $5002018

The Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation announces a call for application on “Faces of Al-Quds” International Youth Photography Contest which seeks to bring young photographers to demonstrate their vision of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, its importance in terms of Islamic cultural heritage and the challenges to its sanctity under Israeli occupation. Beyond this, the contest would award recognition to young photographers with promise and talent; empowering and encouraging them to go further in their pursuit of photographic journalism and art.
The contest will select 51photographs for 51 years of Al-Quds occupation to raise consciousness on the stark reality of life in Palestine.

The Best Awards Application, with the Awards Ceremony to take place on 3 September 2018 and the award is 500$.

Contest themes:

[1] Al-Quds al-Sharif (Cradle of Civilizations): Photographs of cultural, civilizational or religious significance, scenes and sites, taken in the holy city of Al-Quds that capture the spiritual, historical and civilizational depths of the ancient city.    
[2] Al-Quds Al-Sharif (City under Siege): Photographs of the difficulties and challenges of life; specifically in visiting al-Quds sanctuaries under Israeli occupation; that capture and document challenges to the sanctity, soul and religious character of al-Quds al-Sharif.
[3] Faces of Al-Quds: Photographs of the daily life of residents of al-Quds al-Sharif under Israeli occupation; that capture their spirit of resilience, challenges, perseverance, griefs and hopes.

Eligibility criteria:

[1] Message    

[2] Originality and creativity of expression    

[3] Photo composition    

[4] Quality of execution