cover image by takahirok0220
Introduction
'Live with Camera' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from submissions, aiming to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.
This time, the theme is ‘Living with a Camera’.
On March 19, 1839, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre invented the camera. For 185 years, many people have walked through life with a camera.
We invited participants to express the joy, inspiration, and surprising moments found through a life with a camera, regardless of genre, whether it be the beauty of nature, people's smiles, city hustle, or family bonds.
Now, let's introduce the submitted works and the award-winning pieces.
Introduction of Submissions
Image by ek_photofeeling
ek_photofeeling
“Thanks to the clear skies after the typhoon, I encountered a breathtaking view that made me spontaneously exclaim in awe for the first time in my life. Although my camera was relatively inexpensive at the time, I was able to capture a profound emotion that cannot be determined solely by the quality of the equipment. When asked about the most moving scenery I’ve ever seen, this photo still comes to mind first.”
📷 Canon EOS RP
cizucu Editorial Team
This photo captures the beautiful scenery brought by the clear air after the typhoon. It shows that living with a camera means finding meaning in capturing moments that leave a lasting impression on the heart.
Image by 高野ぴえろ
高野ぴえろ
“Days pass by in the blink of an eye. Even so, our surroundings are filled with decisive moments. The camera brings those moments closer. This moment, when the dogs spread out in five directions, is cherished because the camera captured it.”
📷 FUJIFILM | X100F
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing the moment when five dogs move in different directions. Even the simplest times are a series of decisive moments. Memories that can be preserved because of the camera.
Image by Tsubasa Mfg
Tsubasa Mfg
“A representative hotel of the city, built during the high-growth period of the Showa era, is set to be demolished. I decided to document its dismantling with my camera.”
📷 PENTAX K-3 Mark III
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing a building set for demolition. The role of the camera in preserving time as history is significant. Living with a camera is also about preserving history.
Image by fumi
fumi
“I photographed the life inside the womb with a film camera before my friend's childbirth.”
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing a belly with a new life. Recording the precious growth is an important role of the camera. The texture of the film seems to capture the atmosphere of the moment.
Award-Winning Works
Image by takahirok0220
takahirok0220
“At the Tokushima Awa Dance Festival, a boy who would toddle back to his mother after a few steps raised his hand high in a gesture of 'kizuna'. This photo, taken on the first night in Tokushima, became the beginning of many memories, shared with the mother on the spot.”
📷 SONY | ILCE-9
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot of a small child dancing at the Awa Dance Festival. Having a camera can lead to encounters with 'life-changing moments'.
In Conclusion
How was it?
‘Living with a Camera’ might mean having a new perspective on things. Even the smallest moments, when seen through a camera, can lead to new discoveries and encounters. It was a wonderful contest that allowed us to find such important truths.
We look forward to seeing you at the next contest.
