Final call for BCO Conference Photography Competition entries!

Final call for BCO Conference Photography Competition entries!

We hope you enjoyed the BCO Conference in Birmingham this year!

A reminder that entries for the Photography Competition close on Thursday 30 May at 5pm. This year, entrants stand a chance of winning up to £1500 in CASH PRIZES!

Did you capture photos of what Community in a city means to you? Or, perhaps you captured photos of hidden gems, architecture, urban life, vibrant arts, culture or picturesque views of this city full of contrasts? Take a chance, get creative and submit your photos and you never know – you could be following in the footsteps of the previous winner from Dublin 2023. 

The competition is open to all levels. The judges will be looking out for creativity, originality, composition, and visual impact in two categories:

Category 1 – Community:
Capture moments that reflect the interaction between people and their urban environment. This could include street scenes that illustrate the lively and engaged community within the city. Capture what community means to you.

Category 2 – City of Contrasts:
Highlight urban planning and design elements that contribute to the city’s vibrancy and uniqueness. Explore the contrasts within Birmingham’s urban landscape. This might include photos which juxtapose old and new architecture, traditional and contemporary elements, or any other visual contrasts that contribute to the city’s unique character.
For inspiration, look no further than the Amateur Photographer website or last year’s creative shortlist.

There are three different ways you can submit your photographs:

• Upload to the conference app (remember to include your NAME and category in the details section. Find this at the bottom of your photo when entering on the app. Entries with no name will not be counted. Any issues, please email mail@bco.org.uk).
• Post your photo on Instagram with the hashtags for your chosen category i.e #Community or #CityofContrasts. Remember to follow and tag @bco_uk on Instagram.
• Alternatively, you can simply e-mail your entry to mail@bco.org.uk with your name and chosen category in the subject line. 

We hope you enjoyed the BCO Conference! For more info on the competition before it closes, click here. 
Entries will close on Thursday 30 May at 5pm.
Terms and conditions apply.