People Of Scotland Asked To Put Them In The Frame As ‘SEE ME’ Launches National Photography Competition

Today (8 June 2009), ‘see me’ – Scotland’s national campaign to end stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health - launches a national photography competition, A Positive Frame of Mind, and is calling on the people of Scotland to get involved.

Following the success of 2008 activity, the photo competition returns for a second year with the theme ‘Be there. Be yourself’. Budding photographers are being asked to send in captioned photos that illustrate their interpretation of this year’s theme.

There are three categories: under 18s, the public’s choice and judge’s choice.  The three winners from each region in Scotland will be entered into the national final where they will be in with the chance to win some great prizes and see their work displayed at a public exhibition.


Suzie Vestri, ‘see me’ Campaign Director, says: “We all use photos to capture the most important moments in our lives, and this is a great opportunity for the people of Scotland to be creative with their cameras and show us what this year’s theme means to them.

“We are looking forward to welcoming photographs from across Scotland; no matter your age, where you are or how experienced at photography you are.”

Tony Marsh, noted photographer and competition judge, says: “The great thing about photography competitions is that everyone sees the world in a slightly different way and can bring their own background and circumstance to the fore.

“We want people to get out there with their camera and share their best shots with us.

“Take lots of pics, be honest in your photography and challenge yourself – but most importantly, enjoy it!”

The closing date for all entries is 18th September 2009.  For more information on how you can enter, please go to www.seemescotland.org.

For more information or images please contact Lesley Morton or Gemma Cobb at Stripe Communications on (0131) 561 8628, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it