Show us a picture of your family without people!
Everyone knows family portraits, but what happens when we look for photos on the topic of "family" without directly showing the people? This is the photographic challenge that the Ulm University of Applied Sciences invites you to!
What place or everyday object comes to mind when you think of the word »family«? The shared toothbrush cup? Grandma's house? The landscape of your childhood? Feel free to think beyond the traditional nuclear family. And even a shared apartment or a circle of friends can become a kind of family. A short text should accompany the submitted image. We welcome diverse submissions!
Who can participate? Everyone! All ages and submissions from all over the world are welcome.
What's on offer?
A selection of the images will be shown in an exhibition at the Ulm University of Applied Sciences starting February 27, 2026. The images will be printed on foam boards and given to the participants afterward.
How can you participate?
• Send us a photo of your family portrait (JPEG, in the highest possible resolution)
• Send a short text – in German or English – explaining the photo (approx. 50-100 words)
-->The deadline for submissions is January 7, 2026
Submissions and inquiries:
familienbild@vh-ulm.de, +49 731 153034 (Tanja Nova)