Photographers of all ages and experience levels – it’s time to get snapping for the Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2020!

This beloved annual competition is open to people who live, work and study in Brisbane – from novices to professionals, everyone is welcome to have a shot at the amazing prizes on offer. The awards are an opportunity to be involved in capturing Brisbane’s character by photographing moments that reflect this year’s theme ‘Suburban Life’.

There are seven categories that you can enter into – as well as several different cash prizes to be won – including the new environmentally-focussed Green Heart category (with a first prize taking of $1500), the Open category (with the winner taking $5000, the first runner-up $2000 and the second runner-up $1000), and the Student category (with a prize of $1500). There’s also the People’s Choice category, which is decided by a public vote ($1500) and the Social Media category ($1500). Budding participants are encouraged to enter using this form through the Council’s website or by using the Instagram hashtag #LMPA2020.

Fun fact – last year’s awards saw Brisbane City Council receive more than 1,100 Instagram entries, 1,245 website entries and hundreds of votes in the People’s Choice category.

So, what are you waiting for? Entries for the Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2020 are now open – for more information, head to the Brisbane City Council website.

Image one: Rita Lam, Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2019 People’s Choice Award
Image two: William Fryer Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2019 Open category winner
Image three: Chi Wai Lui, Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2019 Open category second runner-up
Image four: Tobias Moore, Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2019 Student category winner
Image five: Lachlan Douglas, Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2019 Open category first runner up
Image six: Christo Brits, Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2019 Social Media category winner