(Kuala Lumpur, 2 April 2013 ) – National Geographic Channel and Canon Singapore Pte Ltd have officially annoucned the launch of EOS Young Photographer Awards contest in Malaysia. The contest calls all aspiring young photographers between the ages of 13 and 25 in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia to submit their best photographs under the theme of “A Celebration of Colour”.
This coveted award will be presented to the photographer of the best photograph submitted to the region-wide contest, along with a grand prize that includes a Canon EOS 60D DSLR camera with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens. The winner will also receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a weekend National Geographic photography expedition in Washington D.C., United States. The expedition will see the winner travel together with a National Geographic Photographer, not as an observer but as an active participant to the trail, with boundless chances to be surrounded by natural, cultural and social wonders what they can capture in photographs.
In addition to the grand prize, the 1st and 2nd runner-up prizes are Canon EOS 650D digital SLR camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens and Canon EOS 1100D digital SLR camera with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens respectively.
This is the first year National Geographic Channel and Canon are launching the region-wide EOS Young Photographer Awards. As the development of young photographers is an important objective for both organizations, this initiative seeks to inspire youth across Asia to take interest in the creative art and science of photography and encourage aspiring students to pursue their passion in photography.
Keeping in line with this objective, both National Geographic Channel and Canon will be bringing down two award-winning National Geographic photographers to help inspire and groom young budding Malaysian photographers. The two photographers are National Geographic wildlife photojournalist Joe Riis and National Geographic photographer Gabby Salazar.
Joe Riis has garnered vast experience in the field which has taken him to far reaches of the globe, which includes countries such as Argentina, Venezuela, Mongolia, Thailand and Uganda. Meanwhile Gabby Salazar has travelled throughout North America and to over 15 countries around the world to take photographs of nature and wildlife. She also founded Nature’s Best Photography Students, a free, bi-monthly, online magazine by students for students. In September of 2008, Gabby was recognized by Glamour Magazine as one of the Top 10 College Women in United States for her world with children, photography and the environment.
For one day only, these photographers will share their experiences and expertise in the field, as well and tips and tricks of photography in a series of workshops specially held in conjunction with the contest. So far, more than 100 budding student photographers have been handpicked from four universities and colleges to participate in these exclusive workshops, which pose an incredible opportunity for them to further hone their skills.
Entries for the EOS Young Photographer Award will be accepted up to 3 June 2013. Contest details can be found at “celebrationofcolour.com”. Entries can also be uploaded via the same website.