About the Open Call

Feeling Seen is a community-centered photography project inviting photographers to share their current emotions, sensations, and surroundings. The project explores how photography can express both internal and external sensations, aiming to evoke emotional resonance and create space for others to feel something. By sharing images, the project seeks to amplify diverse voices and create opportunities for new perspectives in photography, embracing a raw, inclusive, and emotionally open process. The initiative encourages everyone, including those who may not consider themselves 'photographers,' to share their powerful, untold stories. This online exhibition is curated by guest curator Jenna Eady, who focuses on contemporary photographic practices and fostering sustainable community partnerships. Jenna has experience curating internationally and developing programs that support both established and emerging photographers, with a passion for visual storytelling and photography’s role in shaping identity and driving social change. This exhibition is part of Shutter Hub's 'Curate for the Community' project.

What is Offered

An online exhibition opportunity curated by guest curator Jenna Eady, exposure for diverse voices and new perspectives in photography, retention of copyright and ownership for photographers, and inquiries from interested parties passed directly to photographers. Free image submissions are available for those with limited income.

Requirements

Artists must submit up to 10 images named with photographer’s name and title of work (e.g., 'lastname_firstname_title_of_image.jpg'). Images must be JPEG, 2000 pixels wide, 300ppi, no more than 5MB, sRGB colour profile, and without visible watermarks. Images must be suitable for a family audience. Applicants must provide an 'About your work' paragraph and alt text for each image. Agreement to Terms and Conditions is required. Consideration for free submission is available via email for those with limited income.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their entries by 19 February 2026 (5pm BST). A minimum donation of £10 is required as an entry fee, with a 'pay what you can' option. Free image submissions are available for those with limited income; interested parties should email Shutter Hub before submitting. Each photographer can submit up to 10 images. Submitted files must be JPEGs, 2000 pixels wide, 300ppi, no more than 5MB in size, and in sRGB colour profile. Files must be named with the photographer’s name and title of work (e.g., 'lastname_firstname_title_of_image.jpg') and must not include visible watermarks. Images should be suitable for a family audience. The application form requires personal details, website/URL, additional websites, image uploads (file, title, alt text), an 'About your work' paragraph, and a declaration of AI usage. Applicants must agree to the Terms and Conditions of entry.