Submission:
Fashion photography plays a huge role in all aspects of the fashion industry. Graduate Fashion Foundation is proud to support the creative practice of fashion photography and recognises the value it holds within the fashion industry. We are keen to support the ever-increasing number of graduates communicating their concepts through fashion photography in the fashion industry. GFF will accept at least 5 x full editorial shoots completed anytime during their final year of study. Students may study any of the courses within their university that are listed under their membership with GFF.
Criteria:
- Technical excellence
- Creativity and imagination
- Personal vision and concept
- A strong story and theme behind each shoot
- Quality of finish and presentation
A supporting statement to explain the nominated student’s entry from concept to realisation and demonstrate that it meets all criteria as detailed above
An initial digital submission of no more than 15 x pages for the nomination shortlisting. The full physical body of work will be displayed for the final judging session.
The nomination can be a maximum of 10mb, illustrating the final project and a supporting statement.
Process:
The Fashion Photography award will be judged in two stages. All nominated students will have to
submit a supporting statement for scrutiny at the pre-event shortlisting by industry experts.
Part 1:
Monday, May 19, 2025, 18:00 hours - Deadline for submission, academic staff are to
nominate 2 final year students and the nominations must be made by clicking on the link below:
Selection:
An Industry expert will shortlist 12 students from the entries submitted.
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - The names of the shortlisted students will be announced.
Part 2: Judging
Awards Judging will be onsite at GFW in central London. Shortlisted students must bring their full entry for the final judging. This can be physical work plus digital elements if required. The judging will be an opportunity to talk through the students work, ideas and answer questions from the judges.
All nominated students must attend the full judging day during GFW and ensure they attend all talks, meetings and judging sessions as well as the end of day Awards Presentation and celebratory networking event. Winners will receive promotion across the GFF networks.