Young people across Western Australia are being invited to take part in a statewide photography competition launched as part of Youth Week WA 2026.
Snapshot WA, led by the Commissioner for Children and Young People, is open to children and young people aged eight to 17 and encourages them to share their lives through original photographs.
The free competition asks participants to capture what matters most to them, including their communities and the places they feel they belong.
Entries are now open and will close on May 28, with submissions made online.
Participants can enter photos under six themes, including My Day or My Life, What Matters to Me, Things That Make Me Happy, Places I Belong, My World and Home.
A selection of entries will be featured in an online gallery launching in late June, when winners will also be announced.
Prizes include a $100 voucher for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third, along with a $25 People’s Choice Award decided through public voting.
Commissioner for Children and Young People Dr Jacqueline McGowan-Jones said she hopes to see wide participation across the state.
“While I don’t have a set target for entries, I very much hope to see strong participation from young people across Western Australia,” she said.
“Previous initiatives of this kind have attracted significant interest, and I’m looking forward to building on that engagement through accessible entry pathways and broad promotion across the state.”
The competition builds on a similar photography initiative held in 2024, which drew strong interest from young people and informed the development of Snapshot WA.
Selected entries will be showcased in a digital gallery hosted by the Commissioner’s office, where the public will also be able to vote for the People’s Choice award.
Dr McGowan-Jones said entries would be assessed by a judging panel that includes herself and two young people.
“The panel will review submissions against the competition themes and eligibility criteria,” she said.
“All panel members will declare any prior relationships with entrants before judging begins, and all decisions will be final.”
She said the competition has been designed to make it easier for young people across WA to take part.
“We are also providing a simple digital entry option to ensure accessibility for schools, regional communities, and young people with varying levels of access to technology,” she said.
