CELEBRATION

OF YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS

GRADES 6-12

Ocean Thrill by Annabelle Churyk. 2022 top selected photo.

ASAP!’s 14th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Photos must be original and should adhere to the theme grace
Photos should not be larger than 25MB
Photo editing is allowed
Photos can be taken with any type of camera including smartphones, DSLRs, and traditional film cameras
Photos will be scored based on the following: expression of theme, creativity or uniqueness of concept, composition, lighting, and technical knowledge

SUBMISSIONS

August 1 – October 1

SUBMIT HERE

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 CYP AWARD RECIPIENTS

Dylan’s Wings Photography Awards
High School – Lila Rogers, A Sturdy Lock, Nonnewaug High School, Grade 9
Middle School – Ryan Conard, Crabs Eye View, Harborside Middle School, Grade 7

Honorable Mention
High School – Kiera Jacobi, Looking Out, Nonnewaug High School, Grade 11
Middle School – Hayden Hughes, The Phoenix, Homeschool, Grade 8

Viewer’s Choice
Carter Davis, Soap Stars, Woodland Regional High School, Grade 12