Short Description
GAZE is an initiative that aims to strengthen the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community through photography.Thematically, GAZE ties in with Pride Month in June – as an opportunity to celebrate political achievements, honour queer life and create spaces for solidarity and visibility. These spaces are particularly necessary in places where queer people continue to experience invisibility, marginalisation or discrimination – especially in rural or structurally disadvantaged regions.The call for entries invites queer people to photographically depict their perspectives, experiences and realities of life – from political protest to personal everyday moments.
Participants can enter their pictures within three categories
- Pride in Action: Photos of pride parades, demonstrations, and other events.
- Pride Portraits: Individual and group portraits celebrating pride and identity.
- Everyday Pride: Everyday moments that capture the life, love, and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Categories
Pride in Action: Photos of pride parades, demonstrations, and other events.
Pride Portraits: Individual and group portraits celebrating pride and identity.
Everyday Pride: Everyday moments that capture the life, love, and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Eligibility
All individuals residing in Germany who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community are eligible to participate.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Pride in Action – 1st Place: a €500 voucher to spend on used photo and video gear from MPB
- Pride Portraits – 1st Place: a €1,000 voucher to spend on used photo and video gear from MPB
- Everyday Pride – 1st Place: a €1,000 voucher to spend on used photo and video gear from MPB
- Each voucher is valid once for the purchase of used photo/video cameras, lenses, or accessories from mpb.com. The shipping is not included. For full terms, please visit mpb.com/info/terms.
- All winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) in each category will be included in an exhibition in Berlin, which will start end of October (tbc).
Entry Fee
None
Location
Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Website Link: https://www.gaze.vielformat.com/de
