LagosPhoto Festival announces LagosPhoto 2023 Photography Competition
The competition, supported by Canon, is open to African Photographers working on the continent for a chance to win amazing prizes.
LagosPhoto Festival, an annual international art festival that focuses on photography and related media, has announced that submission for the LagosPhoto 2023 Photography Competition is open.
In its announcement, it stated, “Following this year's theme of GROUND STATE - Fellowship Within the Uncanny, the festival invites photographers to submit work related to the topic ‘Rest, Ritual and Spirit’. - exploring the part amidst all the chaos of the world reserved for uncompromisable rest, ritual, and spiritual connection.”
The competition, supported by Canon, is open to African Photographers working on the continent.
How to apply
Create and submit a body of work of 10 images that align with the theme.
Submission Format: Compile up to 10 images and an accompanying text into a single PDF document.
File Preparation: Each image must not exceed 10MB in size.
Image Descriptions: Prepare a short text that explains how your work relates to the theme. Provide context and insights into the creative process.
Submission Email: Entries should be sent to entries@lagosphotofestival.com with the subject “LagosPhoto Competition 2023 followed by participants Full or Artistic Name”
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Prizes to be won
First place: A Canon EOS R50 camera with 18-45 kit lens, and a chance for their work to be exhibited in a renowned gallery or cultural institution.
Second place: A Canon Selphy CP1300 printer with Selphy paper.
Third place: A One-on-One Mentorship session with a Canon Trainer.
Additionally, all prize winners will have the exclusive opportunity to present their portfolios to the esteemed panel of judges.
Eligibility
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Photographs must be work created specifically for this purpose or work not older than one year.
Works must be original.
Participants must be from and residing in Africa.
Deadline for submission: 31st of October 2023
Visit www.lagosphotofestival.com for further details.