photography competition: my hometown my lens

My Hometown, My Lens is an international photography competition open to students worldwide, inviting young people to explore and document their hometowns through personal visual storytelling.

In a rapidly changing world, conversations about identity, culture, and belonging are becoming increasingly complex. This competition encourages participants to begin with what is closest to them, their own lived experiences, everyday surroundings, and personal memories. A hometown may be a city, a street, a community, or a sense of emotional and cultural belonging.

Through photography, participants are invited to reflect on what “home” means to them and to share those perspectives with a global audience. The competition values authenticity, diverse viewpoints, and independent thinking, offering a platform for young voices to contribute to a broader cross-cultural dialogue.