2026, SAY CHEESE Photo Competition is almost here
Starting 1st September:
AF AUSTRALIE - PHOTO COMPETITION
A photography contest by the Alliances Françaises in Australia
Submissions open 1–30 September 2026!
Two hundred years ago, someone captured the world and changed it forever.
Now, it's your turn! Take a chance to win our $200 prize
Say Cheese! is a photography contest open to everyone across Australia, brought to you by the Alliance Française network to mark the Bicentenary of Photography. No theme, no rules of subject — just your eye, your light, and your story.Whether you shoot on your camera or your phone, this is your moment to be part of a global celebration that started in a small French village two centuries ago — and hasn't stopped since.
1 -Take a photo, or dig up a favourite you have already taken — any subject, any style. JPG or PNG format.
2 - Give your photo a title in French language
3 - Upload it onto your this DRIVE by 30 September 2026 (link to come on 1st September)
4 - That's it!
The contest is free and open to everyone in Australia over the age of 16, no matter your experience. You don't need to be a member or student of the Alliance Française to participate.
By submitting a photo you agree to the
Terms and Conditions and our Privacy policy.
The Contest is open to all indivisuals residing in Australia aged from 16 years old. Participants aged 16-17 years old must have parental consent to participate.
Only individual entries will be accepted (no group submissions)
Participants do not need to be members nor students of any Alliance françaiseto submit an entry.
Enties should be no larger trhan 10MB and be at least 300dpi and should be submitted as either JPEG or TIFF files with no watermarks, signatures or borders included.
Photographs must be original and not previously published.
Read the Full Terms and Conditions HERE
The Say Cheese! Photography Competition is organised jointly by the 23 Alliance françiase associations in Australia and the French Embassy in Australia.
When you enter the competition, we collect the following personal data :
Full NameEmail addressLocation (city/state)Age
(to verify eligibility & parental consents)Your submitted photographAny other information you choose to provide in your submission form
The full Privacy Notice for the Say Cheese! Content is availble HERE
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DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR FRENCH MOVIE NIGHT
Limited seats available
Click here to view the official trailer without the usual ads and distractions that you usually find on YouTube.
As usual, partners and friends are very welcome, but due to limited space bookings are essential and will be taken on a first come, first served basis.The cost is still only $25 per person, and prepayment to secure your place would be appreciated - see our website for payment options. Payment can be accepted on the night as long as you have registered your attendance beforehand.
