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Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009

Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009

The Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009 is a 1-day photo contest that lets you go out and shoot new images within the specified location or area. You’ll get the chance to compete against other photographers under strict contest deadlines as well. Just submit the images you’ve captured which will be subject to a panel of judges’ evaluation.

Your thematic creative instincts, as well as your ability to work under tight timeline pressures will be thoroughly tested in this exciting and unique competition!

Competition Date:

October 24, 2009 (Saturday)

Venue & Registration: TBA to all registrations via email

No. of Participants: Maximum of 900

Entry Rules

Please ensure that you are in good health when joining this competition. The organizers discourage pregnant women, as well as those suffering from chronic illness, high blood pressure or hear-related diseases from taking part.

Two categories for entrants (plus one bonus category):

  1. Point and Shoot
  2. EOS DSLR
  3. Video DSLR & DV(Bonus Category)

Participants can use any Canon digital camera to take photographs. During the Canon Photo Marathon you will be given various photographic themes. After each theme you will be asked to submit your best image for downloading.

Check out the competition rules and more info at Canon Photo Marathon Philippines 2009.

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Canon Image Nation Photo Safari and Canon dHub Opening (Davao)

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

As a prelude to the grand opening of Canon dHUB Concept Store located at 3rd level, Gaisano Mall of Davao, the Canon ImageNation Photo Safari will be held on June 21, 2009 from 10.30 am - 02.00 pm within the mall area.

Four categories will be announced only during the briefing at 10.00 am – 10.30 am, shortly before the competition begins.

Top 10 finalist photo entries will be featured in a photo exhibit at the 3rd level of the mall from June 22-30, 2009.

Best photo per category will be awarded during the opening of dHUB Concept Store on June 22, 2009, 03.00 pm – 05.00 pm.

Competition is exclusive only to Canon amateur and professional photographers.  Pre-registration is free but required.  Late registrants will be disqualified.  All creative effects should be done in-camera.  Absolutely no post-processing is allowed.  Finalist photographers will be given an official invitation to grace the opening of the Canon dHUB Concept Store on June 22, 2009.

Download mechanics form and registration form for more details.


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Canon Fashion Thru The Lens (Davao)

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Canon will be mounting a fashion show, showcasing their latest digital cameras and also featuring national multi-awarded and most sought-after glamorous models in varying garbs.

Witness Fashion thru d Lens on June 20, 2009, 3.00 to 5.00 pm at The Atrium, Gaisano Mall of Davao, Davao City.

The event is a joint effort of Canon, Canon dHUB and Gaisano Mall of Davao.

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Bellissima Filipina Flores de Mayo sa MOA Photography Contest

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Flores de Mayo sa MOA

“Bellissima Filipina”

Photography Competition

Contest Mechanics:

  1. The contest is open to all photographers – professional and non-professional – residing in the Philippines, male or female, a Filipino citizen aged 18 and above.
  2. The theme of the contest is, “The Beauty of Flores de Mayo”. To qualify, the entries must capture the essence of this long time Filipino tradition, showcasing the majestic gowns and the beautiful sagalas.
  3. Subject of the entries must be the participants of the Flores De Mayo sa MOA 2009 which will be held on 24 May 2009, Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
  4. Entries must be exclusive to this contest only, and should not have been submitted as an entry in previous contests.
  5. Entries must be printed in full color, size 8″x10″, unmounted – with or without boarders.
  6. Entries must be submitted with a duly filled out registration form available online at www.unilever.com.ph , put in a short brown envelope together with original negative and data file. It must be submitted in person or via registered mail to:
    1. Flores De Mayo 2009 Photo Contest
      c/o Corporate Development, Heritage Center
      1351 United Nations Ave. Paco, Manila
  7. Entries must be submitted together with a single receipt from any SM Supermarket and Hypermarket as proof of purchase of any Unilever product worth P250.00. Receipt should be dated within the month of May 2009.
  8. Participants can enter any number of entries, but can only win once. Non-winning entries may still vie for the special prize category worth P10,000, which will be given to the best entry featuring a recognizable SM Mall of Asia backdrop. Photos must be taken using digital or conventional film camera, and must be exclusive to this contest.
  9. Submission of entries is from May 25 to 29. Mailed entries should be dated on or before 29 May 2009.
  10. Employees of Unilever Philippines as well as their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity are disqualified to join.
  11. Prizes are:
    • 1st prize: P50,000 and Unilever gift pack
    • 2nd prize: P25,000 and Unilever gift pack
    • 3rd prize: P15,000 and Unilever gift pack
    • Special prize: P10,000
  12. Winners will be notified via registered mail.
  13. Prizes may be claimed within sixty (60) days from receipt of notification at Unilever Philippines.

Be forewarned however that upon joining the contest, you will be unconditionally consenting to the use of your winning entry by Unilever Philippines for all advertising, advocacy and promotion activities, including but not limited to photo exhibit of all winning photographs, without liability on the part of and fee to be paid for by the contest organizers until 24 May 2011.

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Philippines Gets a Winning Spot on UN Potato-Themed Photography Contest

Friday, October 17th, 2008

A Peruvian and a Chinese photographer were announced as winners of a world photography contest, launched by the United Nations to highlight the potato’s key role in agriculture, the economy and world food security.

Part of the International Year of the Potato celebrations in 2008, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) awarded first prizes in the contest – called “Focus on a global food” – to professional photographer Eitan Abramovich, and amateur photographer Xi Huang.

Photographer Marlene Singh from the Philippines won 3rd prize in the Amatuer category with her winning photo entitled “Bamboo Boat“.

Bamboo Boat - 3rd Prize: Amateur Category - Photo by Marlene Singh

Bamboo Boat - 3rd Prize: Amateur Category IYP 2008 - Winning Photo by Marlene Singh

The 1000 contest entries from over 90 countries were reviewed and evaluated by a selection committee of eight panellists including five of the world’s leading professionals, who granted second and third prizes in both the professional and amateur categories to photographers from Spain, Belarus, the Netherlands and the Philippines.

The Winners are:

Professional category

  • 1st prize: Eitan Abramovich, Peru — “Harvest of native potatoes”
  • 2nd prize: Pablo Balbontin, Spain — “The custodians of biodiversity”
  • 3rd prize: Viktor Drachev, Belarus — “Belarus soldiers eat potatoes”

Amateur category

  • 1st prize: Xi Huang, China — Untitled
  • 2nd prize: Dick Gerstmeijer, Netherlands — “Digging up potatoes”
  • 3rd prize: Marlene Singh, Philippines — “Bamboo boat”

In support of the spirit of the International Year, photographers were invited to submit images that illustrated potato cultivation, processing, trade, marketing, consumption and utilization.

Sponsored by Nikon Europe and Irge Colore Srl, the event gave photographers an opportunity to showcase previous work or to capture new images depicting the vital crop, single digital images and “photo stories” of four to eight related images in either black or colour.

Coinciding with World Food Day – observed annually on 16 October to mark the founding of FAO – the “focus on global food” contest works to support the day’s ethos to highlight the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG) to halve hunger and poverty by the year 2015.

Check out the winning photos at IYP World Photography Contest – International Year of the Potato 2008.

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The 2nd Canon Kadayawan sa Dabaw Photography Competition

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc

invites you to join

The 2nd Canon Kadayawan sa Dabaw Photography Competition

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. joins Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival 2008 by bringing you back the Canon Kadayawan sa Dabaw Photography Competition, now on its second year.  Amazing prizes, such as digital video cameras, still cameras and printers, plus Plaques of Awrds await the top five winners.

Designed to delight always all its valued clients, this competition is made exclusive to Canon users–amateur and professional photographers from all over the country.

Participants: Canon users only

Theme: Festival and Culture

Criteria:

  • Content and Value (30%)
  • Visual Impact (30%)
  • Artistic Merit (15%)
  • Originality of Concept (15%)
  • Relevance (10%)

Important schedules and information are as follows:

  • Registration Period: August 11-16, 2008
  • Contest Period: August 18-24, 2008 (during Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008)
  • Subjects: any component event of Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008)
  • Last Day of Submission of Entry/Entries: August 26, 2008, 5:00 pm
  • Exhibit and Awarding: TBA, during the September 2008 Tourism Month Celebration of the Department of Tourism-XI at a mall in Davao City

Please refer to the following files for more important information:

  1. Mechanics and Contest Rules
  2. Registration Form (FREE registration but pre-registration on or before August 16, 2008, 5:00 pm is REQUIRED.  IDs will be given on August 18 to allow access to certain areas during Kadayawan events not ordinarily accessible to the general public, subject to Kadayawan marshalls’ policies and guidelines.)
  3. Photo Entry Form (one photo, one form).

For more information, you may contact the following:

JONALLIER EVENTS (c/o Jon)
Telefax: (082) 224.2524
Mobile: 0919.6138500 / 0923.4521994
Email: events@jonallier.com

or

CANON MARKETING (PHILIPPINES), INC. (c/o Star)
Phone: (082) 227.3820
Fax: (082) 227.8929

You may also check www.jonallier.com for more details and updates.

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EAS Congress 2009 Photo Contest

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and HP Philippines present the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress Regional Photo Contest

with the theme

“The Coast, The Ocean, My Community“

Contest entries should demonstrate local actions/implementation and good practices in sustainable coastal and ocean protection, development and management. Entries can show local and national initiatives that address natural and man-made hazard prevention and management; habitat protection, restoration and management; water use and supply management; food security and livelihood management and pollution reduction and waste management.

The contest is open to nationals of the East Asian region, and is divided into three (3) categories:

  • Youth category – for amateur practitioners who are college students or young professionals, between 18 and 25 years of age.
  • Hobbyist/Amateur category – for amateur practitioners, beyond 25 years of age, who pursue photography outside of his/her regular occupation, engaged primarily for personal fulfillment.
  • Professional category – professional practitioners who derive income from the sale of photographs and/or provision of photographic services.

Download a copy of the complete EAS Congress 2009 Photo Contest mechanics and register online.

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Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Epson is giving all aspiring and professional photographers the opportunity to showcase their talents by participating in its Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008.

The Color Imaging Contest was first launched in 1994, with the aims of promoting new forms of expression through digital printing, and to help create a rich, fun digital culture.

The Epson Color Imaging Contest offers you a big chance to compete with the best in Asia.  All you need to do is shoot photographs or create graphics that best express your ideas centralized around Epson Philippines’ 10th year theme of “Achieving Perfection.”

You may submit your original photos or graphics expressing any of the following images:

  • Images of city scenes
  • Images of top tourist spots and;
  • Images of heartwarming moments captured in Filipino events or celebrations.

This year, Epson made it easier and more exciting for you to win.  Apart from the International Awards Grand Prizes, every eligible entry is also eligible to win in the Philippine country and Regional award levels.  It is your best chance to gain  international recognition.  So, go on and let your creativity speak!

Entry submission deadline: August 29, 2008

Epson Color Imaging Contest Categories

Photograph Category
(Amateur and Professional Subcategories)
Photographic works exploring the possibilities of photographic expression through digital processes

Graphics Category
(Amateur and Professional Subcategories)
Such as digital designs, computer graphics, paintings, lithographic, illustrations, typography exploring the possibilities of graphic expression through digital processes
You have a chance to win multiple regional awards at 3 levels:

Country Awards – Best in the Philippines
(Applicable for entries in the Philippines only)

1st Prize: PHP30,000 + Epson P-5000 viewer worth PHP41,995 [1 winner]
2nd Prize: PHP15,000 + Epson Picture Mate PM270 printer worth PHP11,995 [1 winner]
3rd Prize: PHP10,000 + Epson Picture Mate PM270 printer worth PHP11,995 [1 winner]

Top 30 Merit Prizes: Epson TX200 multi-function printer
[The top 30 entries will be selected via local judging in the Philippines.  These entries will be the ones sent to Japan to be eligible to win the country, regional and international awards.]

How to Enter

  1. To enter, contestants must submit a completed Entry form.  All entry forms must be properly filled.  Download Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008 entry form.
  2. Together with the entry form, contestants must submit two (2) hard copies of their entry printed in A4 size photo paper in full color and a high resolution soft copy (300 dpi, PSD or TIF file) in a properly labeled CD.  The two hard copies should be printed on an inkjet or laser printer.  Entries printed by photo labs will be rejected.  (Note: This size restriction is valid only for entries in the Philippines.  The size restriction will not be a limitation in the final judging of entries because the team of judges will judge entries based on creativity rather than size of entry.)
  3. Labeling of your printed entries should include your name and the title of your entry.  Please place these details at the back of your entries.
  4. The entry must be based on Epson’s 10th year anniversary theme of “Achieving Perfection” featuring images from city scenes, tourism destinations and heartwarming moments captured in Filipino events or celebrations.
  5. The entry should be an original or unpublished digital image (Photo or Graphics.  There is no need to frame the entry.
  6. An entry together with the entry form may be submitted by an individual or group (however, only one prize will be awarded for the winning entry.)
  7. Please use adequate measures to protect the entry against damage during transport or delivery.  There is no restriction in the number of entries you can submit to this contest.

Send your entries along with the attached entry form to:

Epson Philippines Corporation
Marketing Communications Department
8/F Anson’s Centre
23 ADB Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605
or

Epson Color Imaging Contest
c/o Digital Photographer Philippines
Unit 4, Bldg 3, Jannov Plaza
2295 Don Chino Roces Extension
Makati City 1200

For inquiries, you may call:
Digital Photographer Philippines
http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/
Telephone: 8124612 or Telefax 7504061

PR & Marketing Communications Department
colorimagingcontest@epc.epson.com.ph
Telephone: 7062609

Note:

  • The photographer is the owner of each entry but grants Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) and Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) the non exclusive right to use the entries in promotional purposes related to the Color Imaging Contest (CIC) such as CIC exhibits and press releases.  Please see Terms and Conditions for further information.
  • All entries in the Philippines must go through Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) and be subject with EPC’s terms and conditions.  Entries in the Philippines cannot be sent directly to other Epson subsidiaries.

More info on Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008 at Epson Philippines.

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Marc Aviles Wins Several Awards in the 2008 WPPI 1st Half Print Competition

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Marc Aviles Wins a 1st Place, One 2nd Place Awards
and
Three Accolades of Excellence
in the
2008 WPPI 8 x 10 1st Half Print Competition

Award winning Pinoy photographer Marc Aviles of This is iT Photograpy from San Jose, CA, has received special honors in the WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL (WPPI) 2008 WPPI 8 x 10 1st Half Print Competition. Designed to recognize outstanding photographers, the judging was held in Santa Monica, CA on June, 2008.

Marc was recently chosen as the PopPhoto 2007 Photographer of the Year and has several international photography competition awards from the likes of the Photo World Cup and the Digital Camera Photographer of the Year.

Here are Marc’s WPPI 8×10 1st Half Print Competition winning prints:

“untitled” received First Place in the Landscape / Nature category.

“Valley of Fire” received Second Place in the Landscape / Nature category.

“Together” received an Accolade of Excellence in the Engagement category.

“Waiting” received an Accolade of Excellence in the Animals / Pets category.

“Armageddon” received an Accolade of Excellence in the Illustrative / Editorial category.

Marc Aviles competed against an international field of photographers to win such honors.

From the combined first place winners of the first and second halves of 8×10 competition, Prints of the Year will be chosen in the four major categories: Wedding, Portrait, Photojournalism and Commercial. These winners are known as the WPPI International Prints of the Year and will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony at WPPI 2009 in Las Vegas.

The 2008 competition included 932 prints in 18 different categories submitted by photographers from all over the world.

For more information please visit www.wppionline.com/competition/

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UPiktyuran Na! MMS Photo Competition

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Taga-UP ka ba?Capture those uniquely UP places, faces and moments with your Smart MMS-enabled camera phone as way of celebrating the UP Centennial celebrations!

UPiktyuran Na! with Smart: UP Centennial Smart MMS Photo Competition urges University of the Philippines (UP) students, alumni, faculty and employees to share their stories about experiences in the university through words but via MMS photos taken using a camera phone and submitted through Smart’s MMS service.

The contest started last June 22, 2008 and you have until September 29, 2008 to submit your entries. Here is a snippet of the contest rules:

2.1 The competition is open to all Smart and Talk N Text subscribers who are affiliated with the University of the Philippines as: (1) student, (2) alumni, (3) faculty member, and (4) employee.

2.2 Participating Smart subscribers must register by sending in UP REG (Name/UP Campus participant is from/Position or title in UP) to 5355. Example: UP REG Bona Sy/UP Diliman/Alumni. Registration is free of charge. Participants can start sending entries on June 22, 2008 until 11:59 pm of September 29, 2008.

2.3 The subscriber or participant will receive an SMS confirmation message if registration attempt is successful. Each MMS photo entry sent will cost P1.00.
Welcome to the UPiktyuran Na! MMS Photo Competition! To send your photo entries, create an MMS message, type UP (title of photo), attach your photo and send to 5355. P1.00/MMS photo entry. All photo entries must be taken with your camera phone.

2.4 MMS photo entries must be taken with a camera phone. The subscriber/participant is not allowed to send his/her photo entry other than through their mobile phone in MMS. Photos must be taken within the competition period only and should be connected to the theme mentioned above.

2.5 Apart from the registration, the subscriber’s cellular phone number will serve as his/her identification (ID). A participant can opt to register several mobile numbers under the same name and can send as many entries/MMS photos per phone number.

2.6 There can only be one (1) registered name per cellular phone number. Should a subscriber attempt to register twice, he/she will receive an error message and will be charged P1.00 from his/her load.

2.7 To send a photo entry, subscribers must simply create an MMS message, type UP (title of photo), attach their photo entry (taken with their camera phone), and send this to 5355. Example: UP MMS Sunken Garden

More info at http://upiktyuran.smart.com.ph/

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