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Our World is Kind

Submit your kind photos and #PictureaBetterWorld

Envision Kindness   /   Deadline: 11/13/18

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o you believe the world could be a kinder place? It can, through your photography. Science shows that exposure to images of kindness can help people be kinder and more generous. These images can also make people happier, more grateful, and more optimistic. And kind, happy, grateful, and optimistic people are healthier, too!

That's what this contest is all about. We hope to inspire kindness by gathering and sharing still and video photography with the world. The more positive content we share, the more compassionate, empathetic, happy, and healthy our communities can be.

The 2017 Our World is Kind Contest garnered more than 1500 submissions from 650+ photographers in over 80 countries. We received so many terrific and moving images last year that we're back for 2018, seeking photos from talented and kind photographers around the world.

Will you join the kindness movement? Submit your kind images today and #PictureABetterWorld.

Location

There is no geographic restriction on the origin of the contestant or where the submitted entries were captured, except where prohibited by law for that country or state.

Fees

FREE

Eligibility

This contest is open to all photographers 18 years of age and older.

Requirements

- Participants must submit their own original work.
- Participants may submit up to 5 entries total. An entry consists of one photo, in addition to the completed information fields.
- Images of kindness can be either as they occurred (documentary style) or as they are conceived of (or recreated) to illustrate concepts or past events. The submissions are only as limited as the creativity of the photographer.

All submissions must:
- Be at least 3000 Pixels on long dimension at 300 dpi
- Use Adobe RGB for color space
- Be JPEG (at max quality) or TIFF file formats up to 10MB file size

Awards

There will be five prizes awarded:

First place, Public Choice and three Honorable Mentions
The Public Choice prize is earned by popular (public) vote. You promote your entries and the world gets to pick their favorites! The top vote-getter will win a Public Choice Prize.
First Place: $500

Public Choice Award: $500

Honorable Mention (3 chosen): $100 each

Each photo can only win one prize, whichever is greater.

Evaluation Criteria

Entries will be judged for both the inspirational effect of the submission as well as for technical quality and creativity.

Contact Information

Allie Cashel

W: https://www.envisionkindnesscontest.org
E: contest@envisionkindness.org