Frequently Asked Questions
What is Take A Moment?
Take A Moment is a virtual exhibition of 'eyes closed' portraits curated by photographer Ray Burmiston from decades of his work photographing well known faces. Each year, the exhibition opens for a short period to so that the public can upload their own 'eyes closed' selfie to be part of the ever expanding and evolving exhibition.
This year we have partnered with @TheArtOfLdn to continue to raise awareness of the importance of taking time for ourselves and for our mental health and the collection will exhibit on the world-famous Piccadilly Lights from 8th August to 10th October (World Mental Health Day).
There will also be a physical exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery from 14th September to 15th October.
How can I find my selfie in the exhibition?When you take part in the Take A Moment exhibition, you will receive a unique reference number. Use the search bar on takeamoment.uk to find yourself in the art. As the exhibition is dynamic – your picture will never be in the same position for more than a few minutes.
How can I have a chance of seeing myself in the final exhibition on Piccadilly Lights?You can have a chance of seeing yourself in the final exhibition on Piccadilly Lights by uploading your 'Take A Moment' selfie to your socials and tagging @PiccadillyLights with #TakeAMoment2023.
How can I have a chance of seeing myself in the final exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery?You can have a chance of seeing yourself in the National Portrait Gallery by visiting and uploading your 'Take A Moment' selfie to your socials and tagging #NationalPortraitGallery with #TakeAMoment2023.
What does it cost to take part?Nothing. Uploading your image to the exhibition is absolutely free, however by uploading and ticking the consent box, you give us the right to use your image in the virtual or physical exhibition.
Can I makes copies of the photos in the exhibition?Whilst we encourage you to share the Take A Moment exhibition, we ask that you don't reproduce anything without the express permission of Take A Moment.
Who will see my photo in the exhibition?Everyone who can access the online art or who might visit a live, physical exhibition.
What if I change my mind?If you wish to redact your image from the exhibition please email help@takeamoment.uk with the subject line 'PLEASE REMOVE MY IMAGE'.
What do I do if someone else has uploaded my image without my permission?Please email help@takeamoment.uk immediately with the reference number that comes up when you hover over the image. We will then suspend the image until we verify the situation.
I uploaded my photo, but haven't received an email and cannot find it in the exhibition, what should I do?Email help@takeamoment.uk