EYEcon Photographic Competition
Have you got an EYE for Excellence?
Canon EYEcon is a photography competition created especially for New Zealand’s emerging photographers to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience.
This is the ultimate photo opportunity to inspire and be inspired. Explore your creative directions, pitch yourself against the best in your field, and boost your career in photography.
There are some very attractive Canon prizes to be won including the unique opportunity to spend three days gaining invaluable experience with three of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers.
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2010 EYEcon Photographic competition winner
Winner Kevin Bone: whose submission the judges described as captivating, emotional and eerie Thank you, Canon, I am truly honoured by the recognition of this prestigious award, the prizes will be truly valued, the canon equipment and mentorship days will be an enhancement of my photography career. Of course all this would not have been possible without the support I have received in my professional development in the past three years from the staff and fellow students at UCOL, most especially I express my gratitude to my Wife, Harriet; her sisters Greer and Leedom, and their mother Dinny for their support and finally our son Oliver (Two) for the inspiration for this project. - Kevin Bone 2010 Canon EYEcon Winner |
2011 EYEcon Photographic Competition
Who can enter?
This competition is open to all tertiary students currently studying photography and assistant photographers within New Zealand.
Prospective entrants must register their interest by 5PM November 1, 2011
All entrants who register before 1st September 2011 will receive a Canon voucher to assist in purchasing selected Canon equipment. Voucher redeemable through selected Canon authorised resellers. Terms and conditions apply.
All registered entrants must make their final entry submission by 5pm on November 1, 2011
YOUR SHOT AT SUCCESS
Your submission will need to include:
- A selection of four original photographic images of professional quality created after 01/01/2011.
- Explain in 500-1000 words what your brief for your portfolio was, and what, and who inspires you as an emerging photographer.
- Confirmation of eligibility from your photography institute or current photographic employer by way of entry application form.
CATCH THE JUDGE’S EYE
Entrants will be judged on demonstration of your ability as a photographer to think laterally. Creativity, originality, print quality and technical expertise will all form part of the judging criteria.
THE PRIZES
The overall winner will receive:
- $4,000 Canon dollars (RRP incl GST) to spend on any Canon Digital SLR, lenses, Canon printer and/or Canon photo paper and inks (direct from Canon)
- Canon PIXMA Pro 9500 Mark II Printer RRP $1599
- $1,000 cash
- An experience day with three Canon EYEcon mentor photographers (flights and accommodation included)
- Hannah Johnston
- Chris Sisarich
- Johannes van Kan
- A2 large format print of an image of choice
- NZIPP membership for one year
- AIPA membership for one year
Second place will receive:
- $2,000 Canon dollars (RRP incl GST) to spend on any Canon Digital SLR, lenses, Canon printer and/or Canon photo paper and inks (direct from Canon)
- Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II printer RRP $1149
- NZIPP membership for one year
- AIPA membership for one year
Organisation/institute of first place photographer will receive:
$2,000 Canon dollars (RRP incl GST) to spend on any Canon Digital SLR, lenses, Canon printer and/or Canon photo paper or inks (direct from Canon)
For any questions or queries regarding this competition please email: eyecon@canon.co.nz