A photography contest by the Alliances Françaises in AustraliaSubmissions open 1–30 September 2026!
Two hundred years ago, someone captured the world and changed it forever.
Now, it's your turn!
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.
“Photography is my language for articulating ideas and creating dialogue. I see the process as relational -
built on trust, collaboration, and ensuring the people
I work with have agency in how they are represented.
I believe photography can be a form of social engagement and meaningful change.
The bicentenary represents an opportunity not only to reflect on the past, but to question whose histories have been remembered and whose have been overlooked.
I encourage photographers from across the Alliance Française network in Australia to take part in this competition. Your perspective matters, and your images will become part of the bicentenary of photography.
Say Cheese!”
© David Dare Parker
HOW TO ENTER
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 apply 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
PRIVACY POLICY
Coming soon
Our mission
The Alliance Française de la Sunshine Coast is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting French language, culture,
literature and history on the Sunshine Coast of Australia and to encourage French-Australian cultural exchange and friendship.
The Alliance Française de la Sunshine Coast provides the opportunity for friends of French language and culture to come together in a
very welcoming, non-political and non-religious environment.
Our Committee
The AFSC committee is composed of enthusiastic local Francophiles happy to bring their skills and experience to offer a range of services
and events to the Sunshine Coast community.
We also encourage volunteers to join us in order to help out at events. If you are interested in becoming involved with your Alliance, please contact us.
The Committee is aware that your privacy is important. This is why our Privacy Policy and Procedure is updated on a regular basis.
Our Community
Our members make our Alliance great. We meet frequently each month to celebrate the love for all things French : we meet once a month at the Loose Goose in Twin Waters, once a month at the Power Boat Club in Caloundra and once a month at the Peregian Springs Golf Course. We have a Club Déjeuner once a month where members can enjoy a wonderful and friendly meal while discovering fabulous restaurants on the Sunshine Coast. bring you the French Film Festival each year (April- June) and we celebrate La Galette des Rois, la fête de la Francophonie, la fête de la Musique, Bastille Day and Le Beaujolais Nouveau throughout the year.