Left: Colours Category, “La Morena” by
Juan Antonio López García (Mexico), shot on OPPO Reno 7
Middle: Portrait Category, “Unspoken
Bond” by Hana Galal Gad (Egypt), OPPO Find X7 Ultra Right: Youth Special Award, “Free and
Easy in the Open” by Huan Ahei (China),
shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra |
OPPO today announced the winners of its second annual imagine IF Photography Awards, a global competition celebrating creativity and innovation in mobile photography. Launched in January and closed for submissions in July, the competition saw over 1 million entries from 81 countries and regions. Including China, India, Mexico, Columbia, and Egypt were among the top five countries in terms of submissions. OPPO will showcase winning works at Paris Photo, the largest international art fair in November.
"Exceptional
photographs have the power to preserve cherished emotions, even in the most
seemingly mundane of moments, transforming them into timeless memories," said
Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer of OPPO. Alec Soth,
Magnum Photos member and competition judge, added, "Photography is
esteemed as an art form that blends a multitude of techniques, not merely
capturing stunning sights but also evoking profound emotions and resonating
with power,"
Master,
Silver, and Bronze Winners: Capturing Cherished Emotions
This year, fifteen
photographers have been honored with Master, Silver, and Bronze Awards, while the
Master Award went to
Liang Xibing for his evocative work. His awarding entry, ‘Summer by Hutuo
River,’ captures the fleeting joy of childhood with masterful use of light and
movement. As the OPPO imagine IF Master, Mr. Liang Xibing will receive a grand
prize of USD 24,000 and be appointed as an OPPO Photographer, enjoying priority
access to various OPPO events.
Master Award: ‘Summer by Hutuo
River’ by Liang Xibing (China), shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra
In ‘Wandou and Her Teddy Bear’, Silver Award winner He
Huapei, he captures a touching bond between a child and her toy, a testament to
OPPO’s advances in mobile imaging. Through this
heartwarming image, the judges expressed their amazement at how tools like the
OPPO Find N3 Flip can empower photographers to capture professional-quality
images with vivid detail and atmosphere. For Bronze Award-winning entry, ‘The Peaceful Bond’
by Shailendra Singh, the judges compliment the space of imagination it creates.
Resonating with Alec Soth's earlier remark, the judges also found the image
reminiscent of both a movie poster and a drawing, with one commenting,
"Looking at this photograph makes me want to watch the movie."
Honorable Mentions: Inspiring Diversified
Creativities
With 36 Honorable Mentions across nine categories,
including Landscape, Portrait, Colours, Unfading Moment, Fashion, Snapshot,
Light, Travel, and Collection, the competition celebrated a diverse range of
creativity that pushed the boundaries of mobile photography. From vivid
landscapes to intimate moments, the works transcend traditional artistic
limits. Furthermore, for the first time this year, the competition introduced
five Youth Special Awards, specifically designed to acknowledge and celebrate
the inspiring talents of the emerging generation.
Left: Silver Award :“Wandou and Her
Teddy Bear” by Huapei He (China), shot on OPPO Find N3 Flip
Right: Bronze Award :“The Peaceful
Bond” by Shailendra Singh (India), shot on OPPO Find N3 Flip |
Photography for Everyone: The Power of a
Click
At its finest, mobile photography embodies accessibility, ease, and
spontaneity, allowing anyone to turn moments into lasting works of art. With
the theme “Beyond the Image, Beyond Imagination,” OPPO reaffirms its commitment
to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation and empowering creativity
on a global scale.
As the global partner of the largest international
art fair, Paris Photo, OPPO will showcase winning works from the OPPO imagine
IF Photography Awards 2024 at the upcoming exhibition in November. To explore
the winning works and learn more about the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards, please
visit https://imagine-if.oppo.com/en/.
About OPPO
OPPO
is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile
phone – "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit
of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology.
Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and
Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS
operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has
footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000
employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
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