50MM STORYLINE CHALLENGE

This challenge invites photographers and visual storytellers to explore the power of perspective using a single focal length — 50mm.

We’re looking for authentic, grounded visual stories captured through the natural, human perspective of a 50mm lens. From intimate home moments to vibrant streets, markets, creative spaces, and landscapes, show us real life across Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. Capture emotion, culture, rhythm, and atmosphere through intentional, personal storytelling.

IDEAS TO INSPIRE YOU

* Street portraits and candid everyday life
* Intimate moments inside homes and neighborhoods
* Cultural traditions and local routines
* Creative entrepreneurs, artists, and makers at work
* Marketplaces, transportation, and urban energy
* Details that tell a story — hands, textures, light, and shadows
* Landscapes that feel personal and immersive
* Human connection, joy, reflection, or resilience

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

* Share your work with a global audience of creatives, brands, and publishers
* Showcase your storytelling ability through a focused creative constraint
* Gain recognition through curated selection and cash prizes ($400 USD shared among three winners)
* Be part of a regional challenge welcoming both emerging and experienced contributors

HOW TO ENTER

* Capture your visual story using a 50mm lens (or equivalent focal length)
* Submit photos or videos from Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, or South Africa
* Upload your content using the “Join the Challenge” button on this page
* Submit multiple entries before the deadline
* Both photo and video submissions are welcome

Deadline: March 31, 11:59 PM UTC

$400 USD Cash prize 

Capture authentic African stories through the powerful, natural perspective of a single 50mm lens.

This challenge invites photographers and visual storytellers to explore the power of perspective through a single focal length — 50mm. The 50MM Storyline Challenge is about capturing authentic moments, raw emotion, and meaningful narratives using simplicity as your creative strength. By limiting yourself to 50mm, you’ll learn to move with intention, frame with purpose, and tell deeper stories through everyday life. Step closer. Observe carefully. Create images that feel natural, human, and powerfully real.

50mm Storyline

Stylish portrait of a young African American woman posing against a white background.

Portrait of a Girl on a White Background

Fashionable portrait of an adult in Jos Plateau, showcasing modern style.

Stylish Portrait in Bauchi, Nigeria

Profile portrait of a woman in traditional attire, emphasizing cultural beauty.

Elegant Portrait of a Woman with Traditional Adornment

Fashionable woman posing against a traditional Moroccan backdrop in Marrakesh.

Stylish Fashion Portrait in Marrakesh

Fashionable woman in a silver kaftan with jewelry, sitting outdoors.

Elegant Woman in Traditional Silver Kaftan Outdoors

Woman in vibrant blue attire stands beside camel in Nigerian desert setting.

Elegant Woman in Blue with Camel in Desert

$150 USD

$100 USD

Pexels Africa

Portrait of an elegant woman wearing a dark blue hijab and cream attire, exuding confidence.

Elegant Portrait of a Woman in Dark Blue Hijab

Serene scene of a man in a red turban walking through green countryside.

Man in Red Turban Exploring Lush Greenery

A stylish woman in a layered skirt and jacket sits outdoors in Abuja, Nigeria's autumn landscape.

50mm Storyline: Winners

50mm Storyline

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