Every life—no matter where or how it unfolds—is filled with emotional moments, memories, objects, and stories. Photography has the power to capture these moments and reveal the reality, emotions, and narratives behind them. A single frame can tell the world about tragedies, uncover hidden feelings, inspire hope, or bring a smile. It condenses efforts, dreams, despair, and expectations into one unforgettable “moment.”

 

3rd International Photography Contest
In Memory of Sümeyra Gelir
Theme: Hope and Resistance
A photograph taken behind prison fences. A mother. A child.
And a wide smile on her face: Sümeyra.
This contest is dedicated to the memory of Sümeyra Gelir, who was forced to care for her two younger siblings while her mother was imprisoned, and who lost her life at the age of 15 after an epileptic seizure on April 3, 2025.
This contest is a call to witness:

  • Silenced children
  • Invisible injustices
  • Hope that survives even under the harshest conditions
Submission Period:
January 10 – March 15, 2026
Awards:
🥇 $1,000   🥈 $750   🥉 $500
Submit your work:
[email protected]
www.silencedturkey.org
With a single photograph, you can leave a mark on memory.
Join this call. Be a witness.


Important Notice – Terms & Conditions
Participation

  • Open to all except first-degree relatives of jury members.
  • Participation is free of charge.
  • Maximum 3 photographs per participant.
  • Photos must be original and free of logos, trademarks, copyright violations, or obscene content.
  • Written consent is required for recognizable individuals (parental consent for minors).
  • Non-compliant submissions may be disqualified by AST.

Technical Rules

  • Minimum resolution: 1 MP.
  • Single, original image file.
  • No AI-generated, AI-enhanced, or AI-assisted images.
  • JPEG format, highest quality.
  • No watermarks, signatures, logos, or frames.
  • Borderless (“bleed”) images preferred.
Required Information

  • Full name
  • Country / City
  • Contact information
  • Date photo was taken
  • Photo description
  • Camera / device model
  • Lens information (if applicable)
  • Editing details (if any)

Submission & Rights

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: silencedturkey.org
  • Submission via Email, Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or similar platforms.
  • Links must be publicly accessible.
  • File name format: FirstName_LastName • PhotoTitle_Year.jpg
  • AST is not responsible for corrupted or inaccessible files.
  • Submitted photos may be used by AST with credit, free of charge and without time limitation.
  • Jury decisions are final.