Concerned Photography: A Community Project

The Capa Space is honored to present Cornell Capa: Father of Concerned Photography, an exhibition opening on December 6th, celebrating the visionary founder of the International Center for Photography and brother of legendary war photographer Robert Capa. 

In 1967, Cornell Capa coined the term "concerned photography" to describe work created by photographers who are "concerned with their world and times." He believed that photography has the power to educate, inform, and inspire change, that images can bear witness to the human condition and compel us toward greater understanding and compassion. This philosophy became the foundation of ICP and has influenced generations of photographers who use their cameras as instruments of social awareness.

The Call

As part of this exhibition, we invite our community to participate in the tradition Cornell Capa championed. We are calling for photographic submissions that embody the spirit of concerned photography, images that engage with social issues, document the human experience, illuminate injustice, celebrate resilience, or reflect your deep connection to the world around you.

Selected submissions will be featured in a community slideshow event at The Capa Space, joining past community slideshow projects on protest and war photography (available on our YouTube channel). This is your opportunity to add your voice to a collective conversation about what it means to be a concerned photographer today.

Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026 at midnight EST.

Submission Requirements
●      Include a brief statement describing the photograph
●      Submit JPEGS. 30MB if possible.
●      Submit a maximum 3 photographs please.

Stay Informed: Visit our website (thecapaspace.org) and subscribe to our email list to receive upcoming announcements regarding the slideshow and additional programming. 

*While we hope to use all photos submitted, it is possible that not all photographs submitted will be included in programming.

** Having trouble submitting? While using this form makes it easier for us, we don't want you to miss an opportunity to participate! Please send your information to: thecapaspace@gmail.com.

Grant and Waiver

By submitting this photograph(s) you are confirming your understanding the The Capa Space intends to include those photographs selected in its programming, which may comprise slide shows, exhibits, books or other virtual and non-virtual displays and otherwise in ways consistent with our mission and programming. You are assuring that you have the requisite permission and authority to make this submission and grant to TCS the rights to use the photograph(s) in all manners consistent with our mission (including the promotion of TCS activities), and as intended by this agreement.

Specifically, in connection with your submission of digital images to TCS for consideration to be included in "Concerned Photograph: A Community Project" Programming, you understand and agree that you are granting the following rights:
1.    All rights necessary to create and promote, at TCS expense, a Slideshow and for the other above stated uses.  
 
2.    Except to the extent necessary to carry out the intent of this agreement, you will retain the digital and all other rights associated with the digital file being  transferred to TCS under this agreement.