TFSF 1st "Woman in Focus" International Photography Contest

TFSF 1st
Contest Name

TFSF 1st "Woman in Focus" International Photography Contest

Contest Description

Organized by the Turkish Federation of Photographic Art (TFSF) in commemoration of International Women's Day, this competition aims to bring visibility to women’s presence, labor, and impact across all spheres of life. The focus extends beyond professional productivity and achievements in the public square; it seeks to illuminate the often unseen and undervalued forms of labor within daily life. The competition positions women as central subjects who rebuild, sustain, and transform life—whether at home, in the workplace, fields, workshops, schools, hospitals, streets, or any corner of the public realm. The core of this photographic open call centers on women's labor across a vast spectrum: from domestic work and caregiving to industrial production, art, science, sports, volunteer work, and social solidarity networks. The objective is to present a holistic visual narrative of women’s labor, capturing not only its recognized and documented facets but also its quiet, invisible, yet vital contributions that sustain everyday life. The competition ultimately aims to secure a stronger, more equitable representation of women's multi-layered roles within collective memory. Within this framework, the competition treats "woman" not merely as a thematic subject, but as an omnipresent reality, inviting photographers and viewers alike to re-examine the unseen layers of this enduring labor.

Contest Specifications

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  • Start Date 23.07.2026 00:00
  • Deadline for Participation 14.02.2027 23:00
  • Board Meeting Date 20.02.2027 00:00
  • Announcement of Results 08.03.2027 00:00
Institution Information
Issuing Institution
Türkiye Fotoğraf Sanatı Federasyonu
Secretariat Officer
Ela AKTAY
Secretariat E-Mail Address
elaaktay@hotmail.com
Secretariat Phone
5056360877
TFSF Representative and Approval Information
Representative Name Surname
Burak KURT
TFSF Verification Code
2027-007
FIAP Verification Code
2027-002
Participant List (Last 10 Participants)
Name Lastname Country Woman In Focus (Color / Monochrome)
Elif ET Turkey 4 15.11.2026 13:28
Erkan YAŞAR Turkey 4 11.11.2026 12:39
K******* E******** Turkey 3 10.11.2026 16:01
Fisun ARABACI Turkey 4 10.11.2026 06:45
Sevim FİDAN Turkey 4 09.11.2026 22:49
Hatice TÜRKAY Turkey 2 09.11.2026 11:19
Mojtaba GITINEZHAD Iran 4 08.11.2026 15:01
Akin ACAR Turkey 4 07.11.2026 05:34
Guillermo DIAMANTE Argentina 4 07.11.2026 00:42
Ali EŞME Turkey 3 06.11.2026 12:08
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