A nationwide photography competition is challenging amateur photographers to capture the importance of faith through the lens of a camera.
‘Faith through a lens’ is now in its second year and organisers, Congregational & General, will be looking for a snap just as captivating as last year’s winner, which portrayed a Haitian grandmother with child in the aftermath of the devastating January 12 earthquake.
Photographers are being invited to submit pictures to five categories: Moments of Faith, Community Heroes, Places of Faith, Community Spirit Against the Odds, and New Faith.
Not only will the winning photographers win prizes, but prizes will also be awarded to their chosen faith, charity or community group.
The panel of judges includes international renowned photo-journalist Don McCullin, Community Matters chief executive David Tyler, Churches Together in England General Secretary the Rev Dr David Cornick, and Paresh Solanki, of the Inter Faith Network.
Margaret Slater, of Congregational, said: “We live in a multi-cultural and diverse society and 'Faith through a lens' is a fantastic way for anyone, whether budding photographers or not, to capture what ‘faith’ means to them.”
Photo entries can be uploaded to the microsite www.faiththroughalens.co.uk or via the Congregational & General Facebook page.
The winner, runner-up and highly recommended entrants will be announced at an exclusive event to be held during Interfaith Week from 20-26 November.
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