From the African Streets – Volume 3Call for Submissions

From the African Streets is an ongoing publication by Unpublished Africa that brings together photographs made during our photo walks across the continent. The project looks at how photographers observe public space, everyday movement, and moments that unfold in African cities.

Volume 3 will feature selected images created during Unpublished Africa Photo Walks.

Eligibility

• Submissions are only open to African photographers aged 18 and above.

• Photographs must have been taken during an Unpublished Africa Photo Walk.

• Images from any city where Unpublished Africa has hosted a walk are eligible.

• Photographers must submit their own original work.

Number of Images

• Each photographer may submit up to 5 images.

• Images may function as individual photographs or as a small sequence from the walk.

File Format and Technical Requirements

• File type: JPEG (.jpg)

• Minimum resolution: 3000 pixels on the longest side

• Maximum file size: 5MB per image

• File naming format:
  Firstname_Lastname_City_Year_ImageNumber
  Example: Jane_Doe_Lusaka_2025_01.jpg

Please ensure:

• No watermarks

• No borders

• No graphic overlays

Basic colour correction and light editing are acceptable. Avoid heavy manipulation that alters the original scene.

Ethical Guidelines

The publication prioritises responsible and respectful storytelling.

• We do not publish images of children.

• We do not publish images that depict poverty in an exploitative or sensational manner.

• We encourage photographers to present work that reflects thoughtful and balanced representations of place and community.

• Submissions should avoid imagery that reinforces harmful or reductive stereotypes about countries or communities.

If a person is clearly identifiable in the photograph, photographers may be asked to provide a model release confirming consent to publish.

Captions and Context

Each image must include a short caption.

Captions may:

• Provide clear context about the moment photographed.

• (or) Share a researched observation about the place or situation.

• (or) Briefly explain why the scene stood out during the photo walk.

Captions help readers understand the image beyond the visual moment.

Photographer Information

Submissions should include:

• Full name

• City and country

• The Unpublished Africa Photo Walk location and year where the image was taken

• A portfolio, website, or social link you would like associated with your work (if selected)

Image Rights and Use

By submitting, photographers confirm that:

• They own the rights to the images submitted.

• They grant Unpublished Africa permission to reproduce the selected images in the publication and in related communications promoting the project.

All selected photographers will be credited in the publication.

Submission Link:

https://airtable.com/appf0GGiOOYqqSMzO/shrGlbqkjM6ViCEFe

From the African Streets continues to build a record of how photographers observe everyday life across the continent through shared moments of practice during our photo walks. We look forward to receiving your submissions.