A Filipino photography enthusiast captured the grand prize of the ICONIC Philippines CAMON 20 Pro Series Photography Contest held in July through a collaboration of innovative technology brand TECNO and the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation (FPPF).
Froiland Rivera, a photographer, bested over 300 participants with his stunning and dramatic portraits of countrymen from the north and south garbed in their traditional attire and showing glimpses of their skin art.
His shots of the iconic Filipino breakfast pan de sal and kape (coffee) beside a lampara (gas lamp), Pinoy handicrafts, as well as his night shot of the Manila Central Post Office with the Binondo Bridge and its light posts in the foreground likewise got the prestigious judges’ highest marks. The photos were taken using the TECNO CAMON 20 Pro 5G.
The most iconic breakfast combination for us Filipinos – Kape at pandesal by Froiland Rivera
The second and third place awards went to professional photographer Jay Vicencio and photojournalist Arnold Jumpay.
“My overall experience using TECNO’s CAMON 20 Pro 5G was exceptional,” said Jumpay.
Sa Bayan ni Juan May Bayanihan Para sa Hapag-kainan by Arnold Jumpay
“The AI camera is a game-changing feature. It is good at detecting objects and what you want to capture and does its job properly at changing the scenery which is amazing. The quality of shadow, colors, and details is also noticeable while capturing in low-light and dark areas,” added Vicencio.
Jay Vicencio’s photo of his mother while reading an old book
Open to Filipino amateurs, hobbyists and professionals, the ICONIC Philippines CAMON 20 Pro Series Photography Contest sought out photos that capture the essence of the Filipino culture.
The contest was joined by 305 participants and received over 1,000 photo submissions.
Entries were judged based on Creativity (40%), Impact (30%), and Adherence to the Theme (30%).
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Five (5) finalists each received a TECNO CAMON 20 Pro 5G, which they used to take photos for the final round where they were required to submit two portrait photos, two still life photos, and 1 landscape photo under the theme ICONIC Philippines. Froiland Rivera received PHP50,000 in cash prize, while Jay Vicencio and Arnold Jumpay received PHP30,000 and PHP20,000, respectively.
The other two finalists were Jacqueline Hernandez and Heigen Villacarlos.
TECNO CAMON 20 Pro Series photography endorser and award-winning photographer Niccolo Cosme, TECNO PH Marketing Manager Mitze Abrio, USA-based multi-awarded photographer Edwin Loyola, and FPPF instructor and independent photography professional Victor Sison judged the photo contest.
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