Entries for the international contest is now open for submission of photos and videos

SINGAPORE – Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is pleased to announce that entries for the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 will be accepted from 1:00 p.m. today, October 18, 2018 until 1:00 p.m. on January 31, 2019 (all dates and times Japan Standard Time - JST).

Nikon Photo Contest is an international photo contest that aims to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate, as well as to enrich photographic culture for professionals and amateurs alike. Since the first Contest was held in 1969, photographers from countries and regions around the world have participated and shown their support. To date, more than 410,000 photographers have submitted over 1,620,000 imaging works, making it a truly international event.

In the previous (36th) Contest, a total of 21,511 photographers from 170 countries and regions submitted 76,356 works, marking a new record for the Contest in terms of the number of countries and regions from which entries were submitted.

Comments from Neville Brody (summary)

Having served as the Lead Judge for the Nikon Photo Contest 2016-2017, I found the experience to be amazing and inspiring. The entries that came in were phenomenal, and the passion with which the judges approached discussing the work was really emotive. It was a very rewarding experience, and I want to thank all of the entrants who sent work in last year. I'm looking forward to an even more passionate, inspiring event this year, which is why I've agreed to serve as Lead Judge again.

Judges will be announced on the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 website as they are appointed.

Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 Overview

The Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019, the 37th Contest since its beginning, will be comprised of three categories—Open, Next Generation, and Short Film.

The theme for the Open category is "Change". We live in a time full of great changes in a variety of contexts, from our work and life styles, to the climate. We are calling for entries that express changes that you want to share with the world.

The theme for the Next Generation category, open to photographers aged 25 and younger, is "Identity". We look forward to entries unique to younger generations that explore who they are.

The theme for the Short Film category is "Hope". In this category, we await entries that shine a hopeful light on the path to the future.

We plan to announce winners of the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 in August 2019, and to also hold an awards ceremony.

Eligibility
The Contest is open to all professional and amateur photographers, regardless of age, gender, or nationality.

Entry categories
1. Open Category
• Theme: Change
• Entry format: Single photo, photo story (two to five images)
• Any equipment may be used
• No age restriction

2. Next Generation Category
• Theme: Identity
• Entry format: Single photo or photo story (two to five images)
• Any equipment may be used
• Entrants must be aged 25 years or younger

3. Short Film Category
• Theme: Hope
• Entry format: video
• Any equipment may be used
• No age restriction

Entry period
1:00 p.m. on October 18, 2018 to 1:00 p.m. on January 31, 2019 (all times JST)

How to enter
Enter the contest by providing the required information in the entry form on the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 website. See the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 website for further details regarding Contest eligibility, submission rules, judging, etc.

Awards and prizes
A total of 45 Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards will be selected from entries of each format from each of the three categories. The best work from winners of the Gold award will also receive the Grand Prize. 　Additionally, one work will receive the NPC 50th Anniversary Award, selected through voting by Nikon employees from all entries that pass the initial judging phase, and yet another work will receive the Participants' Choice Award, selected through voting by Contest participants. Winners will receive the following prizes and privileges.

Winner privileges
• Exhibition of winning entry on the Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 website gallery
• Exhibition of winning entry on official Nikon Photo Contest Facebook and Instagram pages
• Inclusion in photo exhibitions held by Nikon, beginning with the Nikon Museum


* Single photo and photo story are counted as two different formats.
* All award recipients will receive a trophy and certificate.
* There is a possibility that no Grand Prize will be selected.
* Prizes are liable to change without prior announcement. Furthermore, award winners may not opt to receive cash instead of prizes.
* Winners of the Gold and Silver award, as well as of the NPC 50th Anniversary Award, may choose as their prize either a digital SLR camera or mirrorless camera.

About Nikon

Nikon is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognised for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras; Nikon sports optics as well as the latest mirrorless cameras in over 50 countries. For more information, visit http://nikon-asia.com. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NikonAsia and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/NikonAsia.