Participation Rewards
Grab your camera and start your investigation
Why Participate?
Discover new ways of seeing, experiment with film, and share your perspective through each case.
Get recognitions through monthly features, case closure highlights, and partnership achievements.
CASE CLOSURE REWARDS
Who it’s for
Case Closure Recognition is for photographers who work with the main case across the quarter, demonstrating a sustained engagement with the theme. Participates in the monthly challenge increase the chance of being selected to the case closure rewards.
Typically, this includes:
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One Grand Feature
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Two Notable Mentions
Recognition may include:
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A photobook, print, or creative-related voucher
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A dedicated online feature or interview
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Spotlight across FOTM platforms (website, newsletter, or social channels)
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Inclusion of written reflections alongside selected works
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Featured placement within the Q1 Case Archive Highlights
MONTHLY RECOGNITION
Who it’s for
Monthly Recognition is for photographers who participate in the optional monthly mini-challenges within a case.
Typically, up to three photographers per monthly challenge are highlighted.
Recognition may include:
Feature on Instagram (post and/or story highlight)
A short curator note accompanying the work
Featured name and selected images in the Q1 Case Archive
Store or lab-related credits or benefits
(e.g. film development credits, discounts, or similar)
FULL PARTNERSHIP
Who it’s for
Full Partnership Recognition is for photographers who choose to work with all three Investigation Partner films within a single case.
Recognition may include:
Name listed in the Q1 Case Archive under Full Partnership Recognition
- A limited physical print set featuring selected works
*Rewards and recognition formats may vary between cases and are subject to change.
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
