YJI Photography - Feature Photo
by Youth Journalism International (YJI)
Award Certificate
International journalism contest category by YJI for young photographers aged 19 and under, celebrating visual storytelling beyond breaking news coverage. Entry fee $7 USD.
Mode
Online
Fee
$7
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Annual contest cycle
Time needed
Submission of previously published photograph
Eligibility
Open to non-professional journalists aged 19 and under worldwide. The contest covers work published or broadcast in English during the previous calendar year. Entries must be accessible online with a public link.
- Age range
- Up to 19 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Published feature photograph accessible online
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Award Certificate
Custom-made award certificate for winners from first place to honorable mention
Recognition
International Photography Recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration closed
- 13 Feb 2026
- Results
- 2 May 2026
How to apply
- 1Submit entry via YJI online form with public link to published photograph
- 2Pay entry fee of $7 USD (fee waivers available for financial hardship)
Rules and guidelines
- Entrants must be non-professional journalists aged 19 or under
- All entries must be accessible online with a public link
- Photographs must have been published during the previous calendar year
- Entries accepted from school publications, blogs, online papers, and other venues
- Previous first-place winners cannot re-enter the same category
- Judges may reassign entries to a more appropriate category
Technology requirements
- Internet access for online submission
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Individual entry fee is $7 USD. Fee waivers are available for individuals facing financial hardship: write to contest@youthjournalism.org. Waiver requests are limited to two entries.
Financial support
Fee waivers available for individuals experiencing financial hardship. Contact contest@youthjournalism.org. All financial information is kept confidential.
About this opportunity
The YJI Photography Feature Photo category is part of the annual Youth Journalism International Excellence in Journalism Contest, celebrating visual storytelling that goes beyond breaking news coverage. This category recognizes photographs that capture human interest moments, daily life, cultural scenes, and candid narratives.
Non-professional journalists aged 19 and under from any country may submit previously published feature photographs accessible online. Entries should demonstrate creative composition and the ability to tell a compelling story through a single image that evokes emotion or provides insight.
Winners receive custom-made award certificates, with recognition from first place to honorable mention. All entries are evaluated by a global panel of more than two dozen judges, including professional journalists, teachers, and media experts from around the world.
The category offers an international platform for young photographers to showcase their feature photography work and develop skills in visual narrative, creative composition, and documentary-style image making.
Rounds and format
Single round evaluation of previously published feature photographs by a global panel of judges
How entries are judged
Creative composition, ability to tell a compelling story through a single image, evoking emotion, and providing insight.
Selection process
Evaluation of submitted photographs based on creative composition, storytelling, and emotional impact by a global panel of judges.
How to prepare
- Practice photography techniques
- Study visual storytelling principles
- Review award-winning feature photographs
- Experiment with different compositions and lighting
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Frequently asked questions
How does participation in this contest benefit a young photographer's portfolio and career aspirations?
Winning or being recognized in this international contest provides significant validation, enhances a photographer's portfolio, and offers global exposure to media professionals and educators, fostering career growth.
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