Through the Lens: Announcing the School Property Photography Competition!

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Have you ever stopped to look at the angles of your school library when the afternoon sun hits it? Or noticed how the School property teams get everything ready for Saturday rugby games or big prizegiving events?

Every day, we walk past incredible structures, unique spaces, and architectural marvels. But we know that Kiwi students see the world differently. That’s why we are incredibly excited to launch the School Property Photography Competition!

Whether you’re a seasoned photography enthusiast or just someone who loves taking quick snaps on your phone, this competition is your chance to showcase your creative eye and win some amazing prizes for yourself and your school.

What Exactly is "School Property Photography"?

Landscape and portrait photography is the foundation of Modern Art.

It’s about architecture, spaces, shapes, lines, emotion, passion, teamwork, and the places we live, learn, and play.

Your entry could be:

Your School Campus: A cool angle of the gym, the reflection in the science lab windows, or the texture of the old playground.
The People and teams: a compelling portrait of one of the Property team or a contractor (please ensure you get permission from them before submitting)

Pro Tip: You don’t need a thousand-dollar DSLR camera to win. Some of the most breathtaking photos are taken on a standard smartphone. It’s all about lighting, composition, and your unique perspective!

Why You Should Enter

Aside from the ultimate bragging rights of being named one of NZ's top young photographers, there are plenty of reasons to get involved:

Epic Prizes: We have thousands of dollars worth of prizes up for grabs, including gear for the winning students and funding to support the creative arts department at your school.
Get Discovered: Winning and shortlisted entries will be featured in our digital gallery and viewed by industry professionals.
It’s Free and Fun: There are no entry fees, and it’s a great excuse to get outside, explore your surroundings, and try something new.

Competition Categories

To keep things fair, the competition is broken down into three school levels:

Primary (Years 1–6)
Intermediate (Years 7–8) and Secondary (Years 9–13)

Each category will have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

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Judging Criteria

Art is inherently subjective and every photo submitted should be celebrated.

The judging criteria for the competition is the following -

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How to Enter (The Important Stuff)

Ready to start shooting? Here is everything you need to know to get your entry in:

Submission Deadline: Entries close on 31 July 2026 before 11:59pm
File Requirements: Photos must be high-resolution JPEGs or PNGs. Minimal editing (cropping, color correction) is allowed, but keep it authentic!
Where to Submit: Upload your masterpiece directly through our entry portal at this link or emailing schoolpropertyphotography@tellfrankie.com

Don't miss out on the action.

Grab your phone or camera, head outside, and start looking at the world around you a little bit closer.

We can't wait to see what you capture!

ENTER THE COMPETITION NOW - CLICK HERE

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Terms and Conditions apply - click here

Key terms:

Photo must incorporate School Property or Property teams into the image
Each photo should be accompanied by a short description
One entry per student
Any photo format is welcome e.g. SLR 4K, iphone shots
Send your images to by 31 July 2026 or click on the link above or send directly to schoolpropertyphotography@tellfrankie.com
Prizes announced on August 20th 2026 and winners will be contacted directly
Entrants must be attending school and have the permission of their parents/guardians and the subject of the photo (if applicable)
All rights remain with photographer, but Frankie has a universal license to use the image‍‍
Personal, private information will be deleted by September 30th 2026: All entrant information e.g. name, email, images will be deleted within 2 months

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School Property Photography Competition 2026