Short Description
The next issue of Photography+, titled The People’s Pictures, will explore vernacular photography, the ordinary, the personal, and the overlooked moments of daily life. From family albums and tourist photos to amateur portraits, street snapshots, and even the casual scroll of a phone’s camera roll, these images capture the rich, textured life of photography beyond the professional or artistic sphere. They document people, places, material culture, and fleeting moments that might otherwise be forgotten. Vernacular photography is at once intimate and expansive. It preserves memory while reflecting the broader rhythms of everyday life, offering a unique lens through which to examine history, identity, and culture.
Eligibility
We invite community submissions that respond to this theme. The call is open to everyone, wherever you are in the world.
Submission Requirements
- Personal Info
- Brief description of image
- Caption
- Artwork File
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists will receive £80. In each issue of Photography+, the magazine publishes one photograph submitted by a community member that relates to the issue’s theme. The upcoming issue will explore vernacular photography, focusing on the ordinary, the personal, and the overlooked moments of daily life.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 3 November 2025
Website Link: https://photoworks.org.uk/opportunities/photography-open-call-vernacular/
