Young & Seen

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Real kids. Real talent. Real stories.

Young & Seen is open to young people ages 0 to 18 across South Africa.

Submission is free. Selection is editorial. No one pays to be published.

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Submission is free. Fields marked * are required. Please do not include a home address, school name or precise private location.

01 About the Young Person

Age groups: 0 to 5 · 6 to 12 · 13 to 15 · 16 to 18

Preferred first name

Only your preferred first name, age and province identify you publicly. Do not include a surname, school or home address in public-facing answers.

Age

Province

Submitting adult’s full name

For under 18s, a parent or legally competent guardian must complete this form. At 18, the creator may consent for themselves. This name is private.

Submitting adult’s email

Submitting adult’s mobile number

Relationship to the young person

02 What Are You Submitting?

Category

Type of submission

If other, tell us what

Does this include work submitted as the young person’s own creation?

Writing, poetry, art, photography, design, builds, inventions and other creator-submitted work require the original work declaration.

03 Tell Us About It

Title of submission or feature

What is being submitted?

For example: a poem, dance, portrait photos, rugby, Lego build or painting.

What makes this child, young person, or submission special? (optional)

Why would you like Young & Seen to feature them? (optional)

Tell us about the young person's personality, what makes them stand out, and what kind of feature would suit them.

What did they create? What inspired it? What materials or medium did they use? Was it created independently or with help?

What did they build, invent, code, design, or figure out? Was it made from instructions or their own imagination?

What talent or performance are we seeing? How long have they been doing it? Mention any proud moments or performances.

Which sport or activity? Tell us about milestones, achievements, discipline, progress, or a moment they are proud of.

Were these photographs taken by the young person? What do they love photographing? What should readers notice in the images?

What do they do to help people, animals, the environment, or their community? Why does it matter to them?

What is the skill, passion, interest, or collection? How did it start? What makes it meaningful or unusual?

What achievement, milestone, breakthrough, or proud moment are you celebrating? Why is it important?

Tell us what makes this young person interesting, funny, curious, different, passionate, or simply themselves.

What inspired this piece?

What does this piece mean to you?

04 Meet the Young Creator

What would you like someone reading or viewing your work to feel or think?

What do you love creating most?

What is one dream you have for your future?

Tell us one random or fun fact about you.

In 2–4 sentences, tell readers a little about yourself in your own words.

Three words that describe them (optional)

What do they love most? (optional)

Favourite hobby or interest (optional)

A dream for the future (optional)

One fun or unexpected fact (optional)

How should your name be credited?

Use a preferred first name only. Any additional identifying credit needs separate permission later.

05 Files and Credits

Photo publication choice

Optional private video / supporting link (optional)

Use an HTTPS link you have permission to share. Use a restricted viewing link where your service supports it; do not include a password here. We do not automatically fetch or embed links.

Photographer / studio name

Photographer / business credit (optional)

Photographer email / contact (optional)

Optional photographer website / social handle (optional)

Assistance, AI use or third-party material, if any (optional)

Identify permitted assistance, any AI-generated or substantially manipulated material, and any third-party material included with permission.

Up to 5 files in total, including your chosen photograph. Maximum 4 MB each and 12 MB combined. JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF or plain TXT. Files stay private; uploads do not appear in the public Media Library. Use PDF or TXT for writing and documents.

Work and supporting files

Exact photograph to consider *

07 Review and Submit

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Your digital signature and consent choices will be recorded with the submission timestamp. Unselected material is normally retained for six months; selected material is retained as reasonably required for publication, archive, rights management and legal purposes.

What can I submit?

Photography & Modelling — Portraits, fashion, lifestyle and creative shoots.

Young Voices — Poetry, stories, essays, spoken word and writing.

Art & Creativity — Drawing, painting, digital work, crafts and design.

Builders & Thinkers — Builds, inventions, coding, science and experiments.

Talent & Performance — Dance, music, singing, acting and gymnastics.

Sport & Adventure — Sport, movement, outdoor achievement and progress.

Through Their Lens — Photography taken by young people.

Kind Hearts & Community — Helping people, animals and communities.

Skills, Passions & Collections — Interests, abilities and unusual collections.

Achievements & Big Moments — Awards, breakthroughs, milestones and firsts.

Just Show Us You — For the young person who does not fit neatly into a category.

How selection works

Young & Seen is editorially curated.

Submission does not guarantee publication.

No payment guarantees selection.

Cover choices are editorial.

Young & Seen may also invite or scout young people for features.

Important information

Consent: A parent or legally competent guardian must consent for anyone under 18. An 18-year-old may submit on their own behalf.

Copyright and permissions: Creators and photographers retain copyright. Submit photographs only with the required photographer permission and credit.

Privacy: Only the approved first name, age and province identify the young person publicly. Do not submit home addresses, school names or precise private locations.

Original work: Work submitted as the young person’s own must be original. Disclose assistance and identify permitted third-party material.

Read the full Submission Terms, Parent/Guardian Consent, Photo/Copyright Terms, Original Work Declaration and Privacy Policy.

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