Through the Lens: Seniors Card photographic competition and exhibition
Through the Lens is part of International Day of Older Persons celebrations. The competition and exhibition promote ageing well by celebrating the skills of older South Australians through the art of photography and demonstrate that people can learn and create at any age.
Seniors Card members love to share their stories, and other members love to hear them. Photos speak a thousand words. Through the Lens is a wonderful opportunity for Seniors Card members to share photos that they have taken, that reflect their lives and interests.
2026 competition
All South Australian Seniors Card members were invited to enter Through the Lens, the Seniors Card photographic competition.
Entries are now closed. Thank you to this year's entrants. More than 1,000 entries were received!
Winners will be announced at an exclusive event on Thursday 1 October 2026.
Prizes
The winner of the Judge’s Choice Award will win a $500 gift card, thanks to sponsor Diamonds Camera, Video and Digital (external site), a large ready-to-hang print of their photo, thanks to sponsor, Atkins Photo Lab (external site), a bottle of 2022 Nirvana Reserve Shiraz thanks to sponsor, Claymore Wines (external site) and the winning photograph will be featured on the Seniors Card website.
Winners in categories Landscape and Nature, Active ageing, Artistic photography, Meaningful connections and Portrait will each receive a $100 gift card, thanks to sponsor Diamonds Camera, Video and Digital (external site), a large ready-to-hang print of their photo thanks to sponsor, Atkins Photo Lab, (external site) a bottle of 2022 Nirvana Reserve Shiraz thanks to sponsor, Claymore Wines (external site) and be featured on the Seniors Card website.
Winner of the Our State category will receive a cash prize of $300, and a large ready-to-hang print of their photo, thanks to sponsor, South Australian Photographic Federation (external site), a bottle of 2022 Nirvana Reserve Shiraz thanks to sponsor, Claymore Wines (external site) and be featured on the Seniors Card website.
Finalists in each of the six categories will receive a large ready-to-hang print of their photo, thanks to sponsor, Atkins Photo Lab (external site).
One finalist’s image will also be featured on the front cover of the 2027 Discounts & Deals Directory.
Exhibition
Finalists and winners in each of the categories as well as the winner of the Judge's Choice Award, will have their work featured in the Through the Lens exhibition at the State Library of South Australia, for public view throughout October.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit the State Library of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide to view the exhibition from 2 to 31 October 2026.
View the competition terms and conditions.
