#144: Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer
Whether you pose happily or are a serial camera dodger, there are probably some photographs you treasure. Photos are a way of connecting us with our past, capturing a special memory, or even giving us a peek into each otherâs lives â albeit through a filter.
This weekâs stories explore the unique art of photography, and how it impacts our lives in big ways, and tiny ones.
đĽ Winner
âUnseenâ by Rebekah Jordan
đ Winner of Contest #144
âď¸ Shortlisted
âShuttered Hearts â by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #144
âWhat You Don't Seeâ by Aeris Walker
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #144
âThe Perfect Stormâ by Courtney Renee
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #144
âWelcome Homeâ by Jamie Gogocha
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #144
This week's prompts
Start your story with somebody taking a photo.
Adventure â 75 stories
Write a story about a wedding photographer.
Valentine's Day â 31 stories
A character finds an old roll of film, and takes it to be developed. What do they find?
Middle School â 45 stories
Write about a character whoâs pathologically camera shy.
Character â 21 stories
Write a story that centres around an Instagram post.
High School â 20 stories
Stories
âUnseenâ by Rebekah Jordan
đ Winner of Contest #144
âShuttered Hearts â by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #144
âPosted Two Minutes Agoâ by Alyssa Telgenhoff
Submitted to Contest #144
âOuija Board Bluesâ by Stevie B
Submitted to Contest #144
âWhat You Don't Seeâ by Aeris Walker
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #144
âThe Talk of the Townâ by Kathleen Fine
Submitted to Contest #144
âPicture Perfectâ by Zack Powell
Submitted to Contest #144
âThe Perfect Stormâ by Courtney Renee
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #144
âThe Dry-Plate Pioneersâ by Howard Halsall
Submitted to Contest #144
âSnap it all up, Detective. â by Holly Guy
Submitted to Contest #144
âThe Disappearance of Elizabeth Conwayâ by A. Y. R
Submitted to Contest #144
âOne Small Stepâ by Thom With An H
Submitted to Contest #144
âBefore We Lose the Lightâ by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #144
âKodachromeâ by Kendall Defoe
Submitted to Contest #144
âDouble Exposureâ by Sharon Hancock
Submitted to Contest #144
$250
Prize money
192
Contest entries
115
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - May 06, 2022 EST
Won by Rebekah Jordan đ
Title: Unseen
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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