A digital photography competition, with the theme of “Life is Beautiful”, will be a feature of the online HCT Digital Literacy Leadership Forum, to be held from June 1-2, 2022. Student photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their stories and perspectives, incorporating the competition theme and captured through a camera lens or by mobile phone. Ten (10) photographs will be selected by a judging panel for display at a virtual exhibition and the best three (3) photographs will be awarded cash prizes and certificates. The competition has been made possible by the generous support of the forum’s corporate sponsor – Grapheast Elite Education, Adobe Distribution Partner in the MENA region.

Submission Requirements:

• All college/university students from around the world are eligible to participate in the competition
• All college/university students from around the world are eligible to participate in the competition.
• Each student can only submit ONE photography entry.
• Portrait or Landscape photographs taken thorough mobile phones or professional cameras are accepted.
• Creative, clear, high resolution photographs should be submitted.
• The photographs should reflect the theme “Life is Beautiful”.
• Creative interpretation and expression of the theme should be considered.
• While editing the photo, only color corrections can be done. Manipulated photos will not be accepted.
• The submitted photos should include a caption (Do not exceed five words) and submitted through the competition submission link.
• File limit should not exceed 9 MB.
• The last day for submissions is 5pm on May 30, 2022.
• The decision of the Judging panel is final.
• The HCT Applied Media Faculty reserves the right to use any submitted photos for promotional or marketing purposes.

Entries can be submitted using the Submission Link:

Entry Evaluation Criteria:

• Storytelling/Concept: Creative presentation of the theme
• Quality of the photo: Resolution and clarity
• Application of design or photographic principles: Use of lighting, composition, and balance etc.
• Technical skills: Use of exposure, depth of field and focus etc.
• Visual Appeal: Color, value, contrast, artistic expression etc.