My Lagos hustle
A BOP photography contest
Capture the Grit. Celebrate the Grind.
Lagos is more than a city, it’s a living, breathing hustle. From the street vendors who start before dawn to the creatives turning passion into profit, every corner has a story. Now, it’s your turn to tell yours.
As part of the Business of Photography Conference, we’re launching #MyLagosHustle, a photography contest spotlighting the relentless spirit of Lagosians. Show us the sweat, the hustle, the dreams, and the daily wins that keep this city moving.
Why Enter?
✅ Showcase Your Lens: Put your photography skills to work, amateur or pro, all perspectives matter.
✅ Tell Authentic Stories: Document the real Lagos, from Balogun Market to your coworking space grind.
✅ Win Visibility: Top entries will be featured at the Business of Photography Conference and across media platforms.
✅ Celebrate Resilience: This is more than a contest, it’s a tribute to Lagos’ unstoppable hustle culture.
Theme: #MyLagosHustle
We want to see:
▪️ The Hustlers – Traders, artisans, techpreneurs, side-gig champions
▪️ The Scenes – Morning rush, night markets, makeshift workspaces
▪️ The Spirit – Joy, struggle, innovation, community
How It Works
1️⃣ Snap: Capture your Lagos hustle (or someone else’s).
2️⃣ Share: Submit your best shot via the form below.
3️⃣ Shine: Winners get featured at the conference and win exclusive perks!
🗓️ Deadline: 25/7/2025
📍 Open to: Everyone with a lens and a Lagos story
Photography Contest Submission Instructions
To enter the contest, please submit the following:
1.Your Photograph
Prepare your image according to these specifications:
– Resize so the longest side is 3600 pixels. minimum and 5400 pixels maximum.
– Save as a JPEG (JPG) file.
– File size should not be less than 2mb and not exceed 5 MB.
– Use sRGB color space.
– Save with a JPEG quality setting of 10 (100%) or higher.
– Do not include watermarks, logos, copyright stamps, or borders, only bleed photographs are accepted.
– The file name should not contain special characters such as @, $, #.
– Images must not be A.I generated
– Ensure the image metadata contains your information as well as image information
2. Backstory of Your Photograph
Please provide a brief description (100–300 words) explaining the inspiration, story, or message behind your photograph. This backstory helps us understand the relevance and context of your work and enriches the contest experience for judges and viewers.
3. Copyright and Ownership
– Submit only images you have created and own the copyright to.
– You may embed copyright information in the image metadata.
– Do not submit images created by others or that you do not have full rights to.