Annual photography competition celebrates British manufacturing

2017 amateur category winner by Rob Watkins

Photographers of all experience levels are being asked to get snappy as the annual EEF manufacturing photography competition opens for entries.

The competition, now in its eighth year, is asking photographers to submit images that capture the essence of modern manufacturing. Photographs can portray any stage of manufacturing - from design, process and technology in action through to the finished product - and can cover traditional or high-tech sectors.

The competition is designed to showcase the creativity, diversity and heritage that defines modern British manufacturing. To give people the best shot at winning, companies are also being urged to open their doors to local photographers to demonstrate what makes manufacturing great. 

There are three categories to enter: professional, amateur and young photographer, with £5,000 in prizes up for grabs between them. Entries will be shortlisted by a panel of photography and industry experts, with winners announced in December.

Richard Halstead, Membership Engagement Director for the North at EEF, said: “Through investment in the future though apprenticeships to standing right at the forefront of world leading technology, British manufacturing is the beating heart of the economy. The manufacturing photography competition showcases the ingenuity and creativity that takes place in every part of the sector.”

The competition closes on Saturday 30 September. For more information and to enter the competition, visit:

www.eef.org.uk/photo