Cover photo by はくらく
Life Camera
'Life Camera' is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discover new talents as a platform, and support the community.
Do you remember your first encounter with your camera? Everyone has probably spent a lot of time researching and deciding on the perfect one. The excitement when the camera arrives, wandering around the neighborhood thinking about what to shoot first. As you get used to your camera, its unique personality becomes endearing.
This contest invites you to express your love for your camera, your companion, with the theme 'My Beloved Camera'. The photos you take with it are memories between you and your camera. Why not write a caption expressing your love for your camera along with those memorable photos? Whether it's pure admiration or constructive criticism, all expressions of love are welcome.
Submit your photos along with your perspective of love for your camera. We also plan to invite those who express a lot of love to serialize in the cizucu Magazine.
We look forward to many submissions!
Inspiration
Photo by はくらく
はくらく
A Vehicle for Sacred Rituals
📷 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-P5
cizucu Editorial Team
This photo, full of dynamic energy, is a testament to the photographer's skill. Capturing such a fleeting moment must have required taking numerous photos over time. Hats off to はくらく for showcasing their skills and the camera's capabilities at the right moment. It's a photo that conveys the care はくらく has for their camera.
Photo by yuya4four
yuya4four
Under the Sky, Over the Sea
📷 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 6_2
cizucu Editorial Team
The way this person holds their camera is striking. Taking photos with a camera is akin to cherishing something dearly. It involves capturing moments with care and heart, something only possible because of the camera. This photo seems to represent the cherished relationship between the photographer and their camera. We'd love to hear about this love for the camera in the contest.
Photo by yuuuu
yuuuu
The Fireworks at Yamanashi Shinmei Festival Were Too Beautiful
📷 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 6
cizucu Editorial Team
This photo is filled with the photographer's expertise. The fireworks in the background and the subject in the foreground are beautifully matched. In low-light photography, understanding the camera's characteristics is crucial for quick adjustments, and the fleeting fireworks are captured perfectly. It's a wonderful work that suggests overcoming many challenges with the camera to capture such beauty.
Photo by 中嶋 凌 / Nakajima Ryo
中嶋 凌 / Nakajima Ryo
📷 SONY ILCE-7M3
cizucu Editorial Team
This photo of a night scene is packed with technique. Night scenes are notoriously difficult to capture well, but the calm light and night cityscape in this shot are impressive. The reflections of objects falling from the sky are also beautifully captured. To take such a photo requires not only setting up the environment but also maximizing the camera's capabilities. This photo seems to reflect the journey taken with the beloved camera.
Contest Information
【Event Period】
Saturday, August 31, 2024, to Tuesday, October 15, 2024
【Award Announcement】
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
【Rewards】
Recognition as a serialized creator in cizucu Magazine (0~3 individuals)
【How to Enter】
・Select the 'Life Camera' contest
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Choose your submission content and submit your work
【Judging Criteria】
(1) Thematic Consistency: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: What does the photo intend to convey, and is the photographer's intent clear?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there expressive power in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Moment Capture: Does it capture the shutter chance and timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Is there unique creativity in the shooting location or subject?
