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The Canon PhotoMarathon (CPM) is a single-day photography competition where participants are given Competition Themes to capture.
The Themes are only unveiled on event day at specific timings. Participants then have three hours to submit ONE picture per Theme for the competition.
Pictures submitted for the competition MUST be shot on event day. Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore XV 2017 takes place on 23 Sep 2017.
Typically, the Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore officially commences at 0900hrs on event day with the announcement of Theme 1.
The key timings of the day are as follow:
0700hrs – Doors open for on-site registrationOn 28 Aug 2017, The Elections Department announced Polling Day for the Presidential Elections will be held on 23 Sep 2017 if more than one person qualifies for the position.
In the event that this happens, the Canon PhotoMarathon will take place with the following adjusted timings:
1000hrs – Doors open for on-site registrationThe Grand Lucky Draw will be conducted at 2130hrs.
Results of the Canon PhotoMarathon competition will be announced within 5 working days on Canon’s social media platforms
and all winners will be notified for prize collection.
Yes, pre-registration for the event is required as there is a limit on the number of participants allowed for the event to ensure smooth operational and logistical flow for the event.
On-site registration is required to identify you as a qualified participant of the event. It also allows you to collect your event t-shirt and goodie bag.
An identification document such as NRIC, Driver’s License (for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) or Passport (for foreigners) is required for on-site registration and competition entry submission purposes.
The Student Category is open only to students studying in a Singapore Ministry Of Education-registered institution.
Students are however allowed to register for the Open Category if they wish.
Each participant can only compete in ONE Category during the event.
The Team Challenge allows Open Category participants to compete as a team of FOUR to win an additional Team Challenge Prize (a $2000 Canon eShop voucher).
The prize is awarded to the team whose members score the most points during the event. The points awarded are based on individual entries submitted for the Competition Themes.
To check your registration status, please enter your NRIC / FIN / Passport number on this page http://www.canon.com.sg/photomarathon/register/status
No refunds upon successful registration. You may choose to write in to us if you would like someone else to take your place instead.
Yes. Please submit physical copy of Indemnity Form on Event day.
Yes. All submissions captured on digital cameras regardless of brands, are accepted.
No. Only photographs taken with a camera will be accepted as valid submissions.
We do not provide any photography equipment or accessories on event day.
Yes.
Only in-camera editing is allowed.
No. Each Theme is judged separately and prizes are awarded based on each respectiveper Theme. However, participants MUST submit entries for all three Themes to qualify for consideration of the Best Of Show prize.
The Best of Show (BOS) prize is awarded to the participant deemed by the judges to have performed the best across all three Competition Themes. It is awarded to one Open Category participant and one Student Category participant.
The judges assess entries based on the following factors:
- Relevance to Theme
- Creative Interpretation of Theme
The judges are independent professional practitioners invited by Canon Singapore. Their profiles can viewed at: http://www.canon.com.sg/photomarathon/judges
Only Early bird registrants are guaranteed T-Shirt sizes. T-Shirt sizes for all other registrants are subject to availability. T-Shirts sizes are available on a first-come-first-served basis.