Submit a photo essay

If you enjoy photography and/or writing, have a go at writing a photo essay on a special photograph. Contributions are always welcome! It is hoped that the site reaches a stage where a new photo essay is posted every day.

So feel free to have a go! Once you're done, fill out the form below! You can also e-mail your photoessay, photograph and answers to the questions. Feel free to let me know if you have any enquiries.

Conditions

1. Essays should be within 300 and 1000 words.

2. The photograph must be a personal one (ie. not from newspapers, magazines or the internet)

3. Only permission to post the essay and the photograph on the site is sought as copyright over the essay and photograph will remain with its maker. Any essay or photograph can be removed from the site at any time upon request of the maker.

FAQ

What are some example sources of inspiration? Choosing a photograph that is important to you is the best start to being 'inspired' by a photograph, but finding an 'important' photo is not essential. It might bring back memories of an event that the photograph tried to capture. A photo of a loved one might trigger something that happened or simply emotions toward the person. A photo of you when you were younger might bring back memories of the good old days. The possibilities are limitless and this is what the "A Picture's Worth" project is trying to capture.

What if I can't write 1000 words? First, it is not necessary to write 1000 words (at least 300 words is fine). It is recommended that you choose a photograph that is of significant personal importance. Having found one, you'll be sure to find difficulty fitting everything within 1000 words! If you're still having trouble, try answering a few questions that a reader would ask in addition to what you have already written.

What if I don't think my photograph is good enough? Although a picture has the advantage of being worth more than a thousand words, this project believes that it is the essay that makes the photograph! The emphasis is more on good story writing that can bring out the real significance of a photograph.

How can I improve my chances of being published? Having said that there is a real emphasis on the story writing, there generally needs to be a positive element in the essay whether it is in the story itself or the quality of the writing. Hence, a negative article that has not been thought out (i.e. pointless or offensive article) is unlikely to be selected for publication. However, if it is clearly apparent that negative elements derive from the photograph, it is likely to be selected.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop David a line using the contact form.