Tips on taking photographs

It can take thousands of attempts to capture an award winning shot so keep at it!

Submit your best photo, or a photographic essay of up to 12 images, to the International YRE Competition.

Our photography top tips:

  • High resolution shots
  • In focus
  • Close up
  • Action based shots – get creative and create room for movement
  • Pictures of people (permissions may be needed, particularly if photographing children)
  • Save with a short description covering Who, What, Where, Why, When and How

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