Epson Photo Imaging eXposition 2006
Capture these scenes! Honor our achievers! Answer this call!
Join the EPix 06!
Epson Photo Imaging eXposition 2006
Call For Entries
Hot on the heels of the huge success of EPix05, imaging technology leader Epson Philippines Corporation invites all professional photographers and photography enthusiasts to submit their entries to EPix06 under the following themes, which are in line with Epson Philippines` corporate citizenship program and commitment to the community and the environment:
Themes
(1) Vanishing Scenes
(2) The Filipino Achiever
Open to all recreational and professional photographers living in the Philippines and abroad.
The competition is divided into two divisions, Enthusiast and Professional. There is no age limit as to who may enter.
Participants may submit any number of entries per theme, but must choose only one division.
(1) Vanishing Scenes
This theme welcomes photographs of local aesthetic masterpieces or traditional/historic Filipino architecture. This may include photographs of old houses, buildings and churches, as well as statues, vehicles and other infrastructure.
Taking a photograph of a particular subject preserves it for posterity. A photographer chooses his subject precisely because he believes it to be worth keeping or holding on to – especially if that subject is already on the verge of vanishing.
Nothing truer could be said of photographs taken of our national architectural treasures. It is regrettable and deplorable that most, if not all of the Philippines’ old churches, theatres, public infrastructure and residences – some of which date from as far back as Spanish times, are steadily headed for destruction, because of neglect, ignorance and lack of preservation efforts.
Through this competition, EPSON aspires to do its part in finding a remedy for this unfortunate condition.
(2) The Filipino Achievers
This theme encompasses portrait photographs of modern-day Filipino heroes in the guise of ordinary, working class citizens.
This may include portrait photos of traffic enforcers, soldiers, construction workers, domestic helpers, athletes and so on.
Photographs have the ability to elevate what is seemingly ordinary, to a level of recognition and respect. When a photographer takes a picture of a person, he invites you to take a closer look at his subject to give you a chance to appreciate that individual for whatever it is that he/she does, and what he/she has achieved.
These individuals may not be politicians, movie stars, music idols or members of the elite, but they can be considered heroes for doing their best to help make the Philippines a better place, making them ideal subjects for celebration among our country’s people.
CONTEST MECHANICS
Participants may use any Digital or Film Based camera, provided that the photo entry will be printed on an EPSON printer
(Serial number is needed) and on any brand of photo paper. The entries submitted should be of the following sizes:
Enthusiast Division: A4 or 8.5 inches x 11 inches
Professional Division: A3 or 11 inches x 17 inches
Bleed or borders are optional, but should not exceed one inch (1″) on all sides. B&W, sepia, colored, digitally converted or film negative entries will be accepted. Printed output that is manually retouched and/or painted over is not allowed. However creative effects done within the camera at the time of exposure, such as multiple exposures, flash fill, lighting, filtration, etc. are allowed. Digital retouching is tolerable on density, contrast adjustments, minor cropping on composition, burning, and dodging. Major manipulation of main images through adding and subtracting are not allowed.
The photo may or may not have been taken during the competition period.
Entries must not have won any other contests/competitions nor been published in any book.
The name of the participant should not appear on the face of the entry.
The decision of the board of judges will be final.
Selected entries will be required by EPSON and its organizer to submit the ORIGINAL negative or digital file for evaluation and publishing purposes.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
Deadline for submission of entries (Metro Manila) is on April 29, 2006. Saturday, 6pm at One Workshop Studios: Ground Floor,
2241 La Fuerza Plaza ll, Don Chino Roces Ave. corner Sabio St. Makati City. Tel 8105094 8192074 Deadline for submission of entries (Provincial) is on May 6, 2006. Saturday at any designated EPix06 Provincial Coordinators in Davao, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Baguio.
Each entry should be submitted in an envelope with an EPix06 Entry Form in Triplicate: one copy attached to the entry, one for receiving station, and one copy for the participant.
PRIZES
Enthusiast Division
Vanishing Scenes Theme
1st Prize - Php 25,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
2nd Prize - Php 15,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
3rd Prize - Php 10,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
The Filipino Achiever Theme
1st Prize - Php 25,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
2nd Prize - Php 15,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
3rd Prize - Php 10, + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
Professional Division
Vanishing Scenes Theme
1st Prize - Php 50,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
2nd Prize - Php 35,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
3rd Prize - Php 20,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
The Filipino Achiever Theme
1st Prize - Php 50,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
2nd Prize - Php 35,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
3rd Prize - Php 20,000 + EPSON High end photo printer + EPix06 Trophy
Two hundred (200) finalists will also be selected among the entries and will receive a Certificate of Merit.
Aside from the cash prizes, the winners and 200 finalists will be featured on the EPix06 coffee-table book to be given at the
awards night on July 2006.
EPSON will have the right to reproduce, exhibit or publish the images for promotional purposes but shall indicate and acknowledge the photographer. EPSON may, display the prints in a public venue or publish the prints for the purpose of promoting the competition or any by-product event arising from the competition without financial compensation to the photographers, however, the copyright of the photograph still belong to the photographer.
Employees of Epson Philippines Corporation and OneWorkshop, Inc., it’s affiliated or subsidiary companies, or members of the employee’s immediate family and/or those living in the same household are NOT eligible to join the contest.
All print entries submitted may be retrieved from One Workshop Studios starting August 1 -15, 2006 for the Metro Manila entries. Provincial non-winning entries will be shipped back to their respective Provincial Coordinators. Entries not claimed after the deadline will automatically become the property of Epson Philippines Corporation who may dispose of it in a manner deemed appropriate.
Epson Philippines Corporation and OneWorkshop, Inc. will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of any entry, although due care and precaution will be taken to ensure its safety.
For questions or queries please feel free to contact One Workshop Studios 8105094 or 8192074.
You may download entry forms at www.epson-epix.com