F/262 is an international photography festival dedicated to sustainability, creativity, and social impact.
It brings together artists, scientists, activists, and communities to explore how visual storytelling can shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.
The festival runs from May 15 to September 25, 2026, across Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos (UNESCO Creative Cities).

F/SOS stands for “Stories of Solidarity.”
It’s the non-profit arm of the festival, supporting social and environmental causes through art.
F/SOS provides visibility, collaboration, and micro-grants to projects that use photography as a tool for awareness, education, and positive change.

To inspire action through art.
We believe photography can do more than capture moments  it can create movements.
Our mission is to connect people and ideas, amplify voices that matter, and use visual storytelling to promote sustainability, inclusion, and human dignity.

F/262 and F/SOS are non-profit initiatives supported through partnerships, cultural grants, and donations.
Our team and contributors work with a shared commitment to transparency, collaboration, and public access.
The festival is free for the public, and part of our funding supports local NGOs and community programs.

Through F/SOS, we support photographers, educators, and grassroots organizations whose work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — from climate action and ocean protection to inclusion, equality, and mental health awareness.
We believe in collaboration over competition and in amplifying stories that bring people together.

F/262 isn’t just a festival, it’s a way of seeing.
The “F/” pays tribute to photography itself — to Focus, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Fun, and Família values that define our community.

And “262”? It may look like an f-stop, but it’s actually the telephone area code for Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos, the two cities that host the festival.
It’s a nod to place, roots, and belonging a reminder that every great story begins with connection.

Our colors draw from those same roots: inspired by the flags of Caldas da Rainha (purple, yellow) and Óbidos (blue, yellow), reimagined with blue, purple, and lens-orange  the orange echoing the markings found on camera lenses, a subtle visual wink to photography itself.

Together, these elements form more than a logo they create a visual identity that connects photography, community, and territory.

F/262 and F/SOS are based in Portugal, with headquarters in Caldas da Rainha and Lisbon, and a growing international network of collaborators, partners, and artists from around the world.