Through My Lens - Photography Challenge

Young person taking photo with camera

Through My Lens is a regional youth photography challenge, launched during Youth Week 2026.

Open to young people aged 12–25 across the Fraser Coast region, the competition encourages participants to capture the theme “Life Where I Live”.

There is no defined genre, though entrants may like to consider Landscapes, Activities or Hobbies, or Interesting Characters (people and pets) within their community. 

First place, and runner up in each group receives Fraser Coast Buy Local Gift Vouchers, and overall winning image will also be featured on the cover of the May edition of Island View Connect’s e-magazine.

Winners announced!

Congrats to our Youth Week photo comp winners as chosen by our community:
 

12-15 years

Winner: Jace Ogilvie - Sand and Sunset
Photograph taken by Jace Ogilvie, titled Sand and Sunset. Close up photo of wet sand and rocks with sunset in background.

Runner Up: Grace Ridgley - Kookaburra in Queens Park
Photo taken by Grace Ridgley, titled Kookaburra in Queens Park.

16-18 years

Winner: Vanessa Briggs - Beams on Bosel
Photo taken by Vanessa Briggs, titled Beams on Bosel. Photo shows misty tropical garden with beams of sunshine.

Runner Up: Lyla Higgins - A Glimpse of Nostalgia
Photo taken by Lyla Higgins, titled A Glimpse of Nostalgia. A view towards a pier in Hervey Bay

19-25 years

Winner: Cailee Steen - Dancing with the Tide
Photo taken by Cailee Steen, titled Dancing with the Tide. Person doing a flip on the sandy beach at dawn.
 
Runner Up: Beth Welsh - K'gari at First Light
Photo taken by Beth Welsh, titled K'gari at First Light. Views over the water at daybreak.

Overall winner (the most liked photo), winning a feature on the cover of May’s Island View Connect: 

Jace Ogilvie - Sand and Sunset
Our winners have each received a $100 Buy Local Gift Card, with our runners-up taking home $50 vouchers.
 
Recipients, please email community@frasercoast.qld.gov.au to claim your prizes.
 
A huge thank you to everyone who entered, voted and supported our young creatives. We loved seeing our youth talent!

Terms and conditions

Entries opened: Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 8am
Entries closed: Friday, 17 April 2026 at 5pm

Online voting opened: Monday, 20 April 2026 at 5pm
Online voting closed: Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 5pm

Winners announced Friday, 24 April 2026.

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When

  • Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 08:00 AM - Friday, 17 April 2026 | 05:00 PM
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