British Journal of Photography - OpenWalls Spotlight 2025

This edition's theme, Traditions in Transition, delves into the evolving interplay between heritage and contemporary life. This theme invites photographers to capture the delicate balance between preserving tradition and adapting to modern influences. Whether it’s the subtle changes in cultural attire, the fusion of ancient rituals with new technologies, or the transformation of communal spaces, these images will tell compelling stories of resilience, adaptation, and the ever-shifting identity of cultures in the face of modernity.

Applicants can submit up to 10 single images or 1 series. All Full Access and Digital Access members can claim free entry to OpenWalls Spotlight but entries may also be purchased from the entry website. 

OpenWalls Spotlight will be exhibited at a 17th-century mansion and artspace Galerie Huit Arles, coinciding with Les Rencontres d’Arles, the photography industry’s acclaimed annual festival in July 2025. Additionally, selected artists will be featured in 1854.photography and will have their work shared with national and international press list. The winner of the Stories category will also receive travel (up to £500) and accommodation to attend the private view of the exhibition.