Last Call for Entries to the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards 2024

OPPO today issued a last call for entries to the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards 2024. Since the competition was launched on January 17, over one million submissions have been received from 73 countries and regions, each showcasing a vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions from around the world. As the global submission deadline approaches on July 28, OPPO is calling on photography enthusiasts to seize the final opportunity to capture spectacular moments through the lens of their cameras and collectively demonstrate the power of mobile imaging.

Fujifilm Expands Presence with New Office in Cebu City

In response to the surging demand for its products and services, FUJIFILM Philippines Inc. (FFPH) and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Philippines Corp. (FUJIFILM BI PH) have announced the relocation of their offices to a larger space in Cebu City.

The new office, strategically situated at Mercedes Benz Tower, Mindanao Ave Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, marks a significant move for the global leaders in innovation. This expansion aims to strengthen Fujifilm's foothold in the region, enabling the brand to better cater to the local market and provide an enhanced experience for customers.

The Cebu City office will serve as a hub for after-sales support, featuring a local repair center for digital cameras and endoscopy products. Additionally, it will host a showroom showcasing advanced cameras, cutting-edge printing machines, and business software solutions, offering customers an interactive experience with Fujifilm's latest innovations in imaging and document management technology.

Beauty and Quality Rolled into One Powerful Device, Meet the vivo V27 Series 5G

Finding your aesthetic and keeping in style, that’s the mark of this generation where self-expression is deeply being valued. More than their outfit, they also apply it to what they do, use, and believe, making it  a lifestyle.

As a brand that aims to bring technology that matches the needs of users today, vivo brings a series of smartphones where you can flex your style paired with a powerful performance into one premium device in the newest vivo V27 Series.

Sophistication at its finest

Elegance and confidence, that’s what we see when we meet sophisticated people. Well, it’s because they know what they want. They are true to who they are and only go for something that matches their own unique aura. If you feel like you are this person, the newest vivo V27 Series has something that suits you. The vivo V27 5G  underwent  the industry’s first jadeite glass process giving it the jade-like finish like you are holding a precious jewel in your hands.

Apart from the exquisite gem design, vivo took inspiration from the glistening green lagoon of El Nido, Palawan to give off a touch of calming nature. With this relaxing vibe, the vivo V27 5G will surely give a chill and effortless yet expensive touch in your style.

Snap better photos with the Xiaomi 12T Pro

Tips, tricks to help you take breathtaking shots and #MakeMomentsMega

Elevate your smartphone photography game with the Xiaomi 12T Pro, an advanced triple-camera setup with high-resolution capabilities. Whether you're a professional photographer, or just looking to up your Instagram game, the Xiaomi 12T Pro offers a range of features to take your photos to the next level.

The Xiaomi 12T Pro allows you to easily capture stunning images. But it's not just about the camera's technical capabilities that matter, it's also about knowing how to use them.

Infinix is taking smartphone photography to the next level with the NOTE 12 Pro 5G

After the huge success of the affordable gaming powerhouse that is the Infinix NOTE 12, Infinix builds on the momentum with the recent announcement of the Infinix NOTE 12 Pro 5G.

Revealed at the recent PUBG Mobile Infinix Cup grand finals, the Infinix NOTE 12 PRO 5G is set to be an upgrade from the already impressive Infinix NOTE 12. The NOTE 12 PRO 5G promises to bring the power of 5G technology, next-level smartphone photography, and a stunning visual experience to more Filipinos’ hands.

Capture vibrant celebrations in portrait and join the #ShotOnOPPO Reno Academy

Calling all photographers, professional, amateur and hobbyists alike - it’s time to share your favorite celebrations and join the OPPO Reno Academy! A monthly photography contest, global smart device brand OPPO calls on young Filipinos to participate in the Reno Academy by capturing their favorite vibrant and joyous moments for a chance to be featured on a special OPPO video with celebrity and portrait photographers Magic Liwanag and Andrei Suleik. 

A global program empowering portrait photographers, the Reno Academy encourages everyone to tell their story and express themselves through portraits. OPPO believes that portrait photography and videography is for everyone, and that’s why they’re calling users to capture memories, upgrade their skills and share their stories with like-minded individuals from all over the world.

5.5 Pawgraphy day – A Day to Celebrate the Love Between Our Pets and Us

Sony dedicates 5 May as a day to remind pet owners to show their affection to their furry friends and take stunning videos & photos together with them 

Sony has announced “5.5 Pawgraphy Day”  on the back of the “Pawgraphy” initiative. Fifth May will be a day that welcomes and encourages paw parents to capture precious moments between them and their fur kids through stunning photos and videos. Sony will be empowering this with exclusive promotions on selected digital imaging products as well as holding a competition so that all pet owners can have a chance to showcase the love between them and their pets. 

So often are pets left to patiently wait at home as their masters go about their busy lives. To an owner, a pet can be a friend or even a child. But to a pet, their owner is their everything. 5.5 Pawgraphy day is the ultimate celebration of this unique bond between pet owners and their loving fur kids. Sony encourages pet owners to take the best photo and video they can, together with their furry four-legged buddy. 

Sony World Photography Awards 2021 Judges And New Competition Categories Announced

Exhibition runs 16 April – 3 May, 2021 at Somerset House, London

The World Photography Organization is pleased to announce the judging panel for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021. Also revealed today are new categories in the Awards’ four competitions, entry deadlines and exhibition dates. 

Now in its 14th year, the Sony World Photography Awards are an authoritative voice in the industry, celebrating the best contemporary photography from the past year, and giving vast exposure and opportunity to photographers worldwide. Sony supports the Awards to help the continued development of photographic culture by giving a global platform to today’s talent. Entry to the Awards is completely free and photographers are judged anonymously by a panel of industry leading judges.

Jurors Revealed for 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

• Experts from across the industry will recognise the world’s best artists working in photography 2020 edition includes four new initiatives giving global exposure
• Touring exhibition of 2019 winners continues to Italy, Germany, Mexico, France & Japan
• New images from 2020 Awards’ entries available from www.worldphoto.org/press 

The jury for the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards is today revealed by the Awards’ creators, the World Photography Organisation.

Free to enter, the internationally acclaimed Awards present a vital opportunity for all levels of photographers from around the world to be seen, appraised and rewarded. The 2020 jury includes a diverse range of industry experts across the museum, gallery, art fair and media sectors. The Awards offer an unbeatable platform for its winning and shortlisted artists to gain exposure and recognition, with past recipients going on to secure gallery representation, publishing deals and widespread press coverage.

Sony World Photography Awards Reveals New Categories for 2020 and Latest Sony Grant Recipients

• Photography’s power to capture environmental issues recognized in new dedicated category
• Sony Grants awarded to four exceptional professional artists and three student talents
• Youth competition restructured to give young photographers more opportunity
• Exhibition tours to Japan, Italy, Germany and beyond in 2019

Submissions for the 13th edition of the internationally acclaimed Sony World Photography Awards is now open and free for all to enter at www.worldphoto.org. 

The 2020 Awards are marked by the introduction of an Environment category to its Professional competition, recognising the importance of the subject for contemporary artists, and a new format for the Youth competition, to engage and reward young photographers working worldwide.

Sony Announces New Full-frame 135mm F1.8 G Master Prime Lens with Stunning Resolution and Bokeh, Excellent AF Performance

α7R III with SEL135F18GM

Sony today introduced a highly anticipated addition to their acclaimed G Master™ series of full-frame E-mount interchangeable lenses – a 135mm F1.8 full-frame, large-aperture telephoto prime lens (model SEL135F18GM).

Equipped with Sony’s most advanced optical technologies, the new lens is built to meet the extremely high standards of Sony’s G Master series. The new FE 135mm F1.8 GM offers exceptionally high resolution and exquisite bokeh, two qualities that are signature attributes of Sony’s flagship G Master brand. The new lens combines rapid autofocus (AF) acquisition with a lightweight, portable design and a variety of professional functions, making it a versatile, high-performance tool for professional portrait photographers, wedding photographers, sports photographers and a wide variety of imaging enthusiasts.      

A Short and Sweet Guide to Going Live on the ‘Gram

Of all the social media platforms available, Instagram is the most popular for Generation Z to share photos. It’s a hit because it’s visual, allowing ordinary people to become the star of their own reality show. Instagram also lets people gain new friends and followers, and earn the confidence to be more open about their lives.

For those looking to go live on the ‘Gram, below are some tips to create a rocking broadcast:

1. Have a niche. Choose a topic that will be the central theme of all broadcasts. This way, followers will know what to expect and those interested in the topic can become new fans. There are hundreds of subjects to select from, such as food, beauty, or travel, but stick to it.

Striking Standalone Images Announced as Open Competition Winners at 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Spanning ten diverse categories, the World Photography Organization is proud to reveal the winning single images of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards’ Open competition.

Selected from a record-breaking number of entries submitted from 195 countries and territories, the judges have rewarded ten exceptional single images that each fit the brief of the diverse categories.  The winners are:

Sony Announces World’s Smallest Travel High Zoom Cameras with 4K Movie Capability and Upgraded Image Processor

Sony today boosted its Cyber-shot® line-up of travel high zoom cameras with the launch of the DSC-HX99 and DSC-WX800.

Designed for users who want an unobtrusive camera that can always be carried, the new models are packaged in the world’s smallest[v] body and offer a truly versatile zoom range from 24mm1 at the wide end up to 720mm1 super-telephoto. In addition to stunning 4K2 movie footage, at the heart of both models sits the powerful BIONZ X image processing engine combined with a front-end LSI that delivers high-speed continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with a buffer limit of up to 155 images[vi]. Furthermore, these new models present a fast AF speed of 0.09 seconds[vii]. Some newly added features are Eye AF, Touch Focus/Touch Shutter function, and location data acquisition[viii] via Bluetooth®.

Unwrap this season with the best deals from Sony BRAVIA, Sony Playstation, Sony α, Sony Extra Bass and more!

The holiday spirit is just around the corner, while it brings cheerful vibes and merriments, it is also the best time to celebrate the essence of love, sharing, and giving. 

To unwrap the season of giving, Sony Philippines brings the biggest deals of the season with up to 15% off on Sony products and other amazing promo offerings on select Sony BRAVIA OLED and 4K HDR TVs, Sony α Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras and G-Master Lenses, Sony Cyber-shot  RX-100 series, Sony Extra 

Bass headphones & speakers, Sony Noise Cancelling and Active/Sports headphones,  and Sony PlayStation and VR products.

Instagram Boyfriend/Girlfriend 101 with the Samsung Galaxy J8

The “Blogger Jowas” go the extra mile for their girlfriends’ Instagram feeds.
(SOURCE: Instagram -- @bloggerjowas and @thatguyslater)

In the age of social media, maintaining a curated Instagram feed is practically a requirement. Achieving a feed that screams #goals can sometimes take effort from more than just one person. Got a partner in life and love but whose skills behind the camera are just so-so? Here are some tips to help bae become a better IG photographer. 

Sony Philippines joins WPPP Photo & Video Congress, elevates the standards of photography & videography industry in the Philippines

Sony Philippines, in partnership with Wedding & Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (WPPP), capped off the three-day Photo and Video congress 2018 held in Trinoma Mall. The event attendees were composed of novice, amateurs, and professional photographers and videographers. 

Now on its 13th year, the WPP Photo and Video Congress aims to continuously elevate the industry’s standards of photography and videography; and to further foster and strengthen the camaraderie within this group of enthusiasts and professionals. 

Sony World Photography Awards Launches its 2019 Edition with New Categories and Announces Latest Sony Grant Winners

The World Photography Organization today opens the 12th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world’s most diverse photography competition.  To celebrate its continued presence as a leading global photography competition, the Awards reveal the latest recipients of the Sony Grant, from previous Award winners, and announces three new categories for 2019.

Print photos from your smartphone with the new instax Share Printer

With the rise of social media culture, today’s tech savvy millennials rely on their smartphones to capture their favorite moments and use various online platforms to share their photos. However, once uploaded or stored in their computer’s memory drive, these photos are left forgotten after some time.

Fujifilm Philippines has launched a product that would surely make preserving and sharing photos more fun. With the instax SHARE SP-2, you can make instax prints by sending the images from your smartphone directly to the printer. You can now turn your memorable moments into tangible keepsakes and share them with friends and loved ones.

Canon Presents Camerawindow App And Canon Image Gateway

When the lighting, composition, and everything else just seems to be working perfectly together, then that photo you took is just too good to have to wait any longer to share with all your friends on social media. Be it Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – you name the network, and Canon can easily make the whole process of transferring and uploading a whole lot simpler and faster for you. 

Canon presents the CameraWindow App and Canon iMage Gateway, both designed for your photo and video sharing demands. With the array of photos we see on social media, yours doesn’t have to wait a second longer to be part of it.

If you just can’t wait any longer to transfer your photos to your smart device, then CameraWindow is perfect for you. It is an application that lets you transfer loads of photos to your smart device with ease. All you have to do is download the application to your compatible iOS or Android device, and start transferring those memories!