Do you love photography? Are you captivated by the beauty of architecture and infrastructure around you? The Concrete in Life 2024/2025 Photography Competition could be your opportunity to showcase your talent! This competition invites participants to capture the essence of concrete in everyday life, whether through the structures surrounding us or the innovative designs that inspire us.
About GCCA Concrete in Life Photography Competition
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 23, 2024
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
- Category: Contest
Concrete, one of the most widely used materials globally, is essential in shaping the modern world—from buildings and bridges to renewable energy infrastructures. The competition aims to celebrate this useful material and its impact on daily life through artistic photography. Participants can showcase their unique perspectives and submit photographs highlighting concrete’s beauty and functionality in urban landscapes, infrastructure, or daily interactions.
With over 21,000 entries in 2023 and global recognition from platforms like the BBC and Forbes, this year promises to be even bigger. Winning photographers can win up to $10,000 by capturing the power of concrete in different categories, promoting cultural and architectural diversity worldwide.
Award Categories
The GCCA Concrete in Life competition has four categories as follows:
- Urban Design and Use (#UrbanConcrete): Capture cityscapes and architectural wonders, from iconic buildings to hidden gems.
- Concrete Infrastructure (#ConcreteInfrastructure): Showcase the essential urban and rural infrastructure above or underground.
- Concrete in Daily Life (#ConcreteInDailyLife): Highlight how people interact with concrete daily.
- Beauty and Design (#ConcreteBeautyAndDesign): Display stunning uses of concrete in art, architecture, and Design, like beautifully crafted buildings or landmarks.
Benefits of GCCA Concrete in Life Photography Competition
Applicants will benefit from the program as follows:
- Overall Winner: $10,000
- Category Prizes: $2,500 each for winners in:
- Urban Concrete
- Concrete Infrastructure
- Concrete in Daily Life
- Concrete Beauty and Design
- People’s Choice Award: $5,000
- Global exposure with potential recognition from major media platforms like BBC, Forbes, and Dezeen.
GCCA Concrete in Life Photography Competition Requirements
Entrants must meet these requirements:
- Submission is open to photographers worldwide, including amateurs and professionals.
- Must submit original photos showcasing the use of concrete in one of the four categories.
- Entrants must make their submissions public on social media platforms like Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) using the required hashtags.
Application Date and Process
What to submit
- A valid photograph submission featuring concrete, uploaded on Instagram or X.
- Hashtags for:
- The main competition: #ConcreteInLife2425
- The category: (e.g., #UrbanConcrete, #ConcreteInfrastructure, etc.)
- The country where the photo was taken.
How to Apply
- Capture a photo of concrete in your life.
- Post your photo on Instagram or X using the following hashtags:
- #ConcreteInLife2425
- Category-specific hashtag (e.g., #UrbanConcrete, #ConcreteInfrastructure, etc.)
- Country hashtag (e.g., #USA, #France)
- Alternatively, you can email your entry to [email protected].
- Ensure your photo is public on Instagram so the judges can view it.
Application Deadline
30 November, 2024
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