Photo Story

Date                  :  14 August 2026 (Friday)

Submission Time :   10:00 PM

Category          :  Inter-House Group Competition 

Platform     :  Online Submission via Email

Theme: "From Bondage to Grace: The Christian Journey of Freedom"

Illustrating the transformation that takes place when one encounters God's grace and embraces the freedom found in Christ.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

● The competition shall be conducted as a group event representing the respective houses.

● Each house shall be permitted to submit only one Photo Story.

● The Photo Story shall strictly adhere to the prescribed theme.

● Participants shall submit 5 photographs arranged in a meaningful sequence to narrate a complete story.

● All photographs shall be captured and submitted in vertical format (9:16 aspect ratio).

● The story shall be communicated primarily through the sequence of photographs and their visual progression.

● A brief explanatory note of 100–150 words shall accompany the submission, explaining the storyline and its relevance to the theme.

● All photographs must be original and captured by the participants.

● Participants may use models, staged scenes, or real-life situations to communicate the intended message.

● Basic editing such as cropping, brightness adjustment, contrast correction, colour balancing, and exposure correction is permitted.

● Excessive manipulation that alters the authenticity of the photograph is not permitted.

● Downloaded images, stock photographs, copyrighted images, screenshots, or AI-generated images shall not be accepted.

●    No text, captions, quotations, Bible verses, watermarks, logos, dates, stickers, emojis, or graphic overlays shall be placed on any photograph.

● The photographs shall be arranged in a logical sequence with a clear beginning, development, and conclusion.

● Participants shall obtain the consent of all persons appearing in the photographs.

● The Photo Story shall promote Christian values and uphold the dignity of individuals portrayed in the images.

● Entries containing offensive, vulgar, discriminatory, political, defamatory, or inappropriate content shall be disqualified.

● All photographs shall be submitted in high-resolution JPEG format.

● Entries submitted after the prescribed deadline shall not be considered.

● The organizing committee reserves the right to reject any entry that does not comply with the competition guidelines.

● The decision of the judges and organizing committee shall be final and binding.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

● The Photo Story shall be submitted through email to the Official DVK LCA Email ID: lca@dvk.in.

● Each photograph shall be submitted as a separate image file in JPEG format.

● The photographs shall be arranged and named according to their sequence in the story.

● The file naming format shall be:
  HouseName_SequenceNumber
 Ex: Blue_01, Blue_02, Blue_03, Blue_04, Blue_05

● The accompanying 100–150 words description shall be submitted as a separate document in PDF format.

● The subject line of the email shall be:
  Photo Story Competition – House Name
  Example: Photo Story Competition – Blue Blazers

● All photographs and the description document shall be attached in a single email.

● Participants shall ensure that the photographs are submitted in the correct sequence to preserve the intended narrative flow.

● Incomplete submissions or incorrectly named files may be subject to penalty or rejection.

● The organizing committee shall not be responsible for submissions delayed due to technical issues after the deadline.

JUDGEMENT CRITERIA

Theme Interpretation and Relevance – 25 Marks

Judges will evaluate how effectively the photographs reflect the theme "From Bondage to Grace: The Christian Journey of Freedom" and communicate its spiritual message.

Creativity and Originality – 25 Marks

Judges will assess the uniqueness of the concept, visual approach, and innovative presentation of the story.

Narrative Coherence and Storytelling – 20 Marks

Judges will evaluate how clearly and logically the sequence of photographs communicates a complete and engaging story.

Composition and Technical Quality – 15 Marks

Judges will assess the overall photographic quality, including framing, lighting, focus, perspective, and visual composition.

Spiritual and Emotional Impact – 15 Marks

Judges will evaluate the ability of the photo story to inspire reflection, convey Christian values, and create a lasting emotional impression on the viewer.