CASE #01
Where Light Lingers
How does light behave and manifest in everyday spaces as it shifts and
how does this affect colour and human presence?
About the Theme
Light does not appear all at once. It moves slowly through the city and leaves marks behind.
In everyday streets, light changes how places feel. It falls on walls, passes through windows, stretches across the ground, and briefly touches people as they move. When light shifts, colour shifts with it. Shadows appear and fade, shaping what we notice and what we miss.
The city itself does not change, but light changes how we see it.
Photographers are encouraged to observe where light stays a little longer, how colours become warmer or cooler, and how shadows add mood and meaning to simple scenes. These moments are often small and easy to overlook.
Each photograph becomes a record of how light, colour, and shadow quietly shape everyday life.
How to Participate
Shoot using one or more of the three Investigation Partner films
Observe everyday moments and environments
Select images that respond to the case theme
Include a short written reflection with your submission
Your interpretation matters as much as the image itself.
Submission Deadline: 7th April 2026
What You Might Photograph
This case is not about specific subjects, but about how light behaves within them. Here are some example situations to help guide your observation:
Everyday Urban Spaces:
Sunlight hitting a shopfront in the early morning
Fluorescent lights inside a small convenience store
Light filtering through stairwells, corridors, or car parks
Transitional Light Moments
Shadows stretching as the sun lowers
Mixed lighting from signage, headlights, and street lamps
- Neon or LED light altering skin tones or textures
Human Presence
A person briefly passing through a pool of light
- Faces partially lit, partially obscured
What Matters Most
It’s not what you photograph, but why you notice it.
Ask yourself:
What made me stop here?
How did the light change this moment?
What feeling does this light create?
There is no single way to interpret the case.
Every observation adds another layer to the investigation.
1- THE STREET WITNESS
Kodacolor 200
Warm, classic, effortlessly approachable.
Kodacolor 200 captures the world with soft contrast and natural skin tones, letting light and colour feel familiar and grounded. Its forgiving exposure makes every frame feel like a gentle memory.
Ideal for: Everyday life, portraits, family moments, casual outdoor scenes.
2- THE COLOUR ARCHIVIST
Lomo Classicolor 200
Vibrant, playful, alive with colour.
LomoClassicolor 200 brings punchy hues and lively contrast to your shots, turning ordinary moments into bold, energetic visuals. Its pleasant grain adds texture without distraction, perfect for capturing life with a sense of fun.
Ideal for: Street photography, creative projects, colorful compositions, dynamic urban scenes.
3- THE SHADOW EXPERT
Lucky SHD 400
Moody, timeless, strikingly monochrome.
Lucky SHD 400 embraces the classic black-and-white aesthetic with high contrast and rich blacks. Its pronounced grain and wide ISO allow low-light storytelling with character and depth, evoking drama without artificiality.
Ideal for: Night scenes, moody portraits, architectural textures, emotive black-and-white narratives
