Research Photo Competition

The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences and our Research Development Specialist Brittany Roueche are hosting a photo competition to increase our library of images related to research in the college. Please find below all the competition details along with a submission form. All submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2026.

College Vision

Together, we build the beloved community of Zion by empowering individuals to strengthen hearts, families, relationships, and societies.

College Mission

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences work to foster a deep and broad understanding of humankind. We are committed to equipping students with tools and methods to pursue truth and to solve complicated global issues from a foundation of faith. We educate students to recognize and value both diversity and unity, with the purpose of promoting the dignity and divine nature of all of God’s children. We do this by expanding knowledge and understanding; modeling curiosity and love of learning; providing challenging and faith building experiences both inside and outside the classroom; applying careful analysis and rigorous methods to hard questions; and encouraging students, faculty, and staff to be engaged and compassionate citizens. We acknowledge God will yet reveal many great and important things, and we faithfully seek after these truths.

Rubric

Image Impact	0-2 points	3-6 points	7-10 points	/10
Image Impact	It is unclear if the image illustrates the mission or vision of FHSS. It does not catch the eye or is not particularly interesting.	The image feels only somewhat related to the mission or vision of FHSS. The subject of the image is interesting, but it fails to evoke an emotional response, tell a captivating story or cause the viewer to think in a new way about the subject.	The image is a thoughtful and compelling illustration of the mission or vision of FHSS. In addition to catching the eye, the image evokes an emotional response, tells a captivating story and/or causes the viewer to think in a new way about the subject.	/10
Caption Impact	0-2 points	3-6 points	7-10 points	/10
Caption Impact	The caption does not illustrate the mission or vision of FHSS very well, is difficult to understand, or is not compelling. It does not include a clear statement of the research being done at BYU.	The caption adds information related to the mission or vision of FHSS, but fails to evoke much of an emotional response, tell a captivating story or cause the viewer to think in a new way about the research being done at BYU.	The caption connects the photo to the FHSS mission or vision in a thoughtful and compelling manner. The caption evokes an emotional response, tells a captivating story and/or causes the viewer to think in a new way about the research being done at BYU.	/10
Composition	0-2 points	3-6 points	7-10 points	/10
Composition	The image quality is poor, or the subject matter is not in focus. Little attention is paid to framing, arrangement, color, or proper lighting of the subject matter, and one or more of these distract from the image.	The image quality is good and subject matter is in focus, but at least some aspects of lighting, framing, arrangement, and color are not particularly appealing.	The image is high quality and subject matter is in focus. Framing, arrangement, color, and lighting have all been well considered and are visually appealing.	/10
Total				/30

Award Process

Winners will have funds placed into their Research Account.
Prizes for this competition are as follows:

1^st place : $2,500
2^nd place: $2,000
3^rd place: $1,500