A long-form photographic essay or extended narrative story which portrays important contemporary concerns or social issues. To encourage long-term projects, images from previous year's work may be included, provided none of them have previously won a CPOY award.
Carrie sits on a curb in front of the convenience store where she often buys food; she is holding a twenty-dollar bill. Because Carrie doesn’t maintain consistent income spending money can often mean a decision between buying methamphetamine and buying food. Edward her longstanding boyfriend sits in the background and will often weigh in on Carrie to support the Methamphetamine addiction that they share.












