About the Contest

Now, more than ever, it’s important to work together to spread kindness and connection through our communities. Over the last five contests, the Our World is Kind Photography Contest has generated over 11,000 submissions from 2000+ photographers in more than 120 countries. These moving images have inspired kindness, love, gratitude, and joy in tens of thousands of global viewers.

Do you believe the world could be a kinder place?
It can, through your photography. We know that after people see images of kindness, they are kinder, happier, more optimistic, and more generous.  

Envision Kindness is a non-profit that inspires kindness, compassion, joy, and love through still and video photography. We share the best images to inspire people wherever they are.  Some we make into videos to become part of EnSpire.

You can see a sample of how we may use photos in the video montage Why Do Hugs Feel So Good? on this page. And on the EnSpire page, you will find more videos as well as links to the science showing how your images of kindness, caring, and compassion can make people happier, calmer, more grateful, and more generous!

This is a very powerful and simple way to help people connect with their humanity and the humanity of others. 

Be a part of the movement. Inspire someone else. #PictureABetterWorld.

Click HERE for rules, terms & conditions, and more information on how your images will be used.

Check out our FAQ section for some of our most popular questions.

*Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

*All prizes made according to US law. US law prohibits us from sending funds to certain countries at the moment including Iran, Russia, and Belarus; please check the terms & conditions for details. 

*All submissions must be in English. 

The Caring & Connection Prize is also back for 2023!

This prize will be awarded to an image that depicts a moment of care and connection. Incredible kindness is often felt from the care of nurses and doctors on the frontline, or in the creative ways neighbors and communities care for one another and stay connected. We are looking forward to showcasing work that illustrates how caring, connection, and kindness is abundant, even during difficult times. For more information on this and our other prizes, see our FAQs.

The Nonprofit Honoree Prize is back for 2023!

The nonprofit prize will be awarded to a powerful image showcasing a nonprofit’s work or impact. 50% of the prize will be awarded to the photographer, and 50% will be awarded to the nonprofit. We look forward to honoring their important work this year. For more information on this and our other prizes, see our FAQs.