Submissions are now closed.

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Submission guidelines

click! photography changes everything is about exploring and sharing ideas about the surprising ways photography impacts our lives. So, your photo (or one selected from the Smithsonian Flickr Commons) should be accompanied by an original story (of 500 words, or less) that describes how photography has changed or influenced your life.

Please share photos and stories with us that focus on the six click! themes: Photography Changes Who We Are, What We Do, What We See, Where We Go, What We Want, and What We Remember.

Here are some questions to help you get started: What made you select the photo you are submitting? What does the photo show? How does this photo, and photos like it, change who you are, what you do, think or believe, what you want, and what you remember?

Two easy ways to submit

Submissions are now closed. Be sure to have your photo and story ready for submission before beginning the process. Once you are ready, you can use either of the methods below.

Submit using your Flickr account Submit a photo using your Flickr account. This option links your Flickr account to the click! website. Submit a photo from your desktop Submit a photo from your desktop. This option is designed for people who do not have a Flickr account.