All is now set for the launch of The Amateur Photographer

The Amateur Photographer competition is the brainchild of Replica Digital Photo Centre. It is aimed at giving opportunities for raw talents to express themselves creatively in photography, help talents to realize their potentials and value for creating outstanding works.

Replica is using this channel to redefine photography in Nigeria.

The Process:

Selection of Photos

A jury of 13 amongst whom are notable photographers such as Don Barber, Ade Plumptre, Kelechi Amadi Obi, Moussa Moussa etc. are to select the winning entries based on the following criteria:

Technical

Visual Aesthetics

Content

Judge's Response

General Characteristics

Entry Opens

20th of October 2011

Entry Closes

7th of January 2012

Final Draw

21st of January 2012

Participation

The competition is open to all.

Participation Fee

=N= 2,000.

Prizes to be won

1st Prize:

Certificate in Photography as an intern for 1 month

KIA Picanto 2012 Model

40D Camera and Laptop

2nd Prize:

Certificate in Photography as an intern for 1 month

Automated Photo Printer

30D Camera and Laptop

3rd Prize:

Certificate in Photography as an intern for 1 month

5.0 KVA Generator

30D Camera and Laptop

Lots of consolation prizes

Now, would you like to attend the launch of The Amateur Photographer competition on October 20, 2011? Well, we are giving out 5 invites on Wednesday. All you have to do is to like our fanpage on Facebook and post a new photograph of you or your environment on the page. The best 5 entries will get invites to the event coming up at The Hardley Apartments, 46 Waziri Ibrahim Street, off Elsie Femi Pearse Victoria Island, Lagos.

Time: 11am

Deadline for submitting your entry is 10 am on Wednesday.

Goodluck!

Click here to visit the fanpage on Facebook or visit http://theamateurphotographerng.com/index.php for more details.