Your Canon Event and 20th Edition Canon PhotoMarathon 2026

Your Canon Event, an experimental maker festival, has hands-on workshops, experiential play zone, and community-led activities spanning hobbies such as a botany, tabletop gaming and miniature model painting. 

“With ‘Your Canon Event’, we set out to redefine what a modern maker festival could look like, and reflect how creators engage with imaging today,” said Too Kok Yong, Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore. “We seek to create a collaborative space where Singapore’s vibrant creator communities could celebrate their distinct passions and engage in visual storytelling, in the spirit of kyosei—living and working together for the common good. Seeing so many creators connect these diverse hobbies with our PowerShot V Series and EOS V Series, alongside the incredible milestones of our 20th Canon PhotoMarathon, underscores our commitment to empowering creators at every stage of their journey.” 

At Your Canon Event, the festival programme consisted of hands-on stations, from postcard making Play Lab to craft stations, designed to show how imaging technology fits into everyday creative hobbies. Attendees also got the opportunity to experience first hand with Canon’s compact and agile EOS/PowerShot V series cameras that seamlessly integrates into specialised lifestyle workflows.

Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 – Photography Category

Here are the three themes for the photography category at Canon PhotoMarathon 2026. Just for fun, sharing what I shot and submitted during the competition. 

Theme 1: Vibrant

Theme 2: Value

Theme 3: Voice

Of course, I took a few different photos of each theme before deciding which photo to submit for the competition. 

Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 – Video Category

A brand new segment, the inaugural video category, the video storytelling competition that adds a new dimension to Canon PhotoMarathon in its landmark 20th edition in 2026. Considering how the media landscape and media consumption has changed so much over the past decade, video visual storytelling has become a common feature of people’s life, daily living, work and content creation. 

Have a look at Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 – Video Competition Winners on YouTube! 

Youth Category

There was an amazing turnout in the Youth Category, specially designated for creators aged 25 years and below, a standout highlight for this 20th milestone edition. This category showcased a rising wave of Gen Z and younger talent bringing fresh perspectives to the competition’s themes – including the dedicated video category on Kyosei, that challenge participants to capture stories of community, sustainability, and integrity  that defines today’s youth. 

Giving Back to Society

APSN, a social service agency that supports individuals with mild intellectual disability, has a long-standing partnership with Canon Singapore that dates back to 2006. They returned to participate in Canon PhotoMarathon 2026. 

This partnership includes specially designed workshops to sharpen APSN students’ technical skills, loan of cameras and organising guided photo outings led by Canon Singapore staff volunteers. 

This continued participation reflects Canon Singapore and APSN shared commitment to make photography more accessible and creating opportunities for youths with mild intellectual disability to express their creativity.

Over my 12 years (including 2026 edition) of Canon PhotoMarathon participation, I have seen APSN participating and being a part of this photography competition. Their participation may not be as well known to the public or Canon PhotoMarathon attendees. However, I feel they deserve more mention and recognition on Canon Singapore giving back to society with APSN, using photography and visual storytelling as a medium and platform to tell their stories.

For more information on Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 event highlights, and winning submissions, please visit Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 | Canon Singapore.

Reflecting My 12th Year in Canon PhotoMarathon

In this special 20 years milestone year 2026 celebrating my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog, as well as 20th edition of Canon PhotoMarathon, it was also my 12th year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon in 2026. Here are my (pretty lengthy) personal thoughts and feelings from my 12th year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon.

First and foremost, going to take a quick time machine trip back in time, I didn’t join Canon PhotoMarathon when they first started in 2003, my maiden Canon PhotoMarathon participation was in 2008, followed by 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

12 years and counting, I have experienced and seen for myself how this photography competition has changed over the decades from local Singapore market to other ASEAN countries, from camera technology to connectivity with apps and devices. The outreach and approach has also changed along with how the media landscape, social media/internet and technology evolved over the decades. 

However, the core spirit remains the same, the love and fun for photography, in a short and fast paced timeline constraints powered by three different photography themes, pushing our creativity and photography planning to its limits.

I didn’t win any prize in my 12 years of participation, it’s alright though, even though I would love to win some prizes! Instead, I gained intangible and priceless stuff, such as the many friendships over the years with different groups of photography friends, such as my own photography kakis in the early blogging days, former EOS World Community Ambassadors group that I was part of, the Instagram community and other photographer friends met along the way (it’s like an annual event to meet and catch up. Maybe I should take selfies for memories sake). This 20th edition year was a great catch up with some of Canon Singapore folks that I haven’t met for a while, and also PhotoSphere SG, one of the sponsors for Canon PhotoMarathon. 

Even though it’s my 12th year participating, this marks one of my visual storytelling adventures highlight in my TGH Photography and Travel 20 years milestone celebrations/achievements, together with the milestone 20th edition Canon PhotoMarathon in 2026.

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“The 20th edition of the Canon PhotoMarathon is a significant milestone that belongs to Singapore’s photography community as much as it belongs to Canon,” said Too Kok Yong, Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore. “Guided by our philosophy of kyosei—living and working together for the common good—we are proud to expand this celebration to the wider community. Your Canon Event is an invitation to anyone who makes things seriously, in whatever form it takes. We hope to bring together creators and makers from all walks of life to inspire one another and discover that Canon has a place in their world too.” 

Delighting You In All Ways: Your Canon Event – Come Play

Your Canon Event is built around the idea that Canon belongs in the world of every person who creates things, not jut limited to photographers and filmmakers. This event opens the doors   of Canon’s creative universe to artists, content creators, crafters, gamers, families and anyone who has a serious passion in whatever they do.

Your Canon Event – A Festival for Every kind of Maker

On days one and two of Your Canon Event, Urban Park @ Guoco Tower is transformed into an open, free access maker festival running daily from 11am to 8pm.

Workshops at Your Canon Event

Check out the workshops led by some of Singapore’s most passionate hobbyist communities. 

• Soilboy will host Kokedama and plant repotting, styling and photography workshops
• TableMinis will introduce participants to miniature painting and Dungeons & Dragons 
• Marian Carmel will lead a scrapbooking workshop for those looking to document their memories in a tactile and creative way 

For pet photography lovers, there is a dedicated pet photography workshop for animal lovers on how to capture their companions at their best. Selected sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and may require a small registration fee.

Beyond the workshops at Your Canon Event

Beyond the workshops, there are four activity stations that will run across both festival days. Visitors can collect one stamp at each station before redeeming one random collectible card per stamp at a designated redemption counter.

The cards are available in 5 designs of varying rarity and visitors who collect all four stamps will receive an additional 5th card. Those who complete the full set of 5 designs will stand a chance to win a Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III.

Guided photowalks have also been planned, there will be Canon cameras and printers available throughout the space for visitors to pick up and use, with crew members on hand to guide rather demonstrate. 

Canon PhotoMarathon – The 20th Edition

Year 2026 marks the 20th edition of Canon PhotoMarathon in Singapore, after over two decades it sent out photographers into the streets of Singapore with a theme and time limit. On 25th July 2026, the festival ground gives way to the main stage for Canon PhotoMarathon. 

Canon PhotoMarathon is open to all cameras and all brands. Three themes will be revealed on the day itself, each theme has an allocated two hour window to shoot and submit. Over $50,000 worth of Canon gear will be available as prizes across the Open and Student categories.

New video category for 20th Canon PhotoMarathon 

There is something new for the 20th Canon PhotoMarathon, a video category, open for the first time in Canon PhotoMarathon history, with filming on smartphones welcomed. 

The theme for the video category will be announced at 0001hrs on 23rd July 2026. Participants have until 2359hrs on the 23rd July 2026 to shoot, edit and submit their entry. Winners will be announced on 25th July 2026, the same time as the photography category at the event site.

My 12th Year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore

I have registered for 20th Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore 2026, this would be my 12th year participating in this photography competition! Looking back at my years of participation, starting off in 2008, followed by 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 and 2025.   

While I didn’t win any prizes during my past 11 years of participation in Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore, I would try to sign up for the competition when my schedule allows, go and have fun in this photography competition, meet up and catch up with fellow photographers at the event.  

Your Canon Event – Key Information and Registration

• Event: Your Canon Event
• Dates: Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July 2026
• Time: 11am to 8pm daily
• Venue: Urban Park @ Guoco Tower, Singapore
• Admission: Free
• Canon PhotoMarathon registration: https://snapshot.asia.canon/cpm2026/sg/en
• For photography workshops and activity stations, register at Your Canon Event

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TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years Milestone Celebrations till date (April to May 2026)

Looking back at my TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years milestone celebrations till date from April to May 2026, there wasn’t much celebrations and I hope that I can do a few more group celebrations.

I have yet to start working on my 20 years milestone celebrations photography zine, I would need to start on this personal photography zine project soon! There is also an idea/inspiration to print 20 selected 12×18 photography prints from my collections as part of my 20 years milestone celebrations. 

TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years Milestone Profile Shoot

While waiting for my new PGYTECH OneMo Tactical photography backpack and accessories (customised patches, new hats, new t-shirt) to arrive, I was coordinating, planning and discussing on my 20 years milestone profile with my disciple/intern Jermine, guiding and mentoring her along the way. Finally, my 20 years milestone portraiture profile shoot finally took place at the end of May 2026!

A fresh new profile shoot, something very different from previous profile photo editions, no more mysterious profile look with sunglasses and balaclava. I would be curating the new profile photo for my social media accounts soon!

Photography 

Photography (Business)

I am still striking a balance between caregiver role at home, and everything else, I am still working to secure more photography projects and shoots, in an ongoing very challenging and disruptive world today, slowing world economy and more uncertainties, coupled with more curveballs from technology disruptions by AI.

Photography (Personal / Visual Storytelling / Content Creation)

Visual Storytelling / Content Creation

Looking forward to produce more different visual stories and content creation in month of June 2026 and beyond, continuing on from where I kickstarted in the past two months. Collaboration with photography brands are on the cards, do keep a lookout!

For the month of June 2026, looking out for I Light Singapore 2026, arts related events, as well as heritage documentation for Harbourfront Centre (former World Trade Centre).

Personal Photography Time

My personal photography time has been reduced due to changes at home, taking on the caregiver role as well as helping out in household work. As I continue to navigate my journey of balancing photography business, personal photography, caregiver, taking care of home and the rest of my other things in life, I hope to find more (precious) time for my own personal photography.

Photography Exhibitions

There is an upcoming photography exhibition, the 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026 is going to be held at LASALLE College of the Arts. I have a photograph selected for this year’s 21st NAPE! Last year 2025, I also had a photograph selected for the 20th NAPE!

Feeling humbled and happy that a photograph is selected for this year’s 21st NAPE 2026! Do visit the 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026 if you can!

21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026

• Dates: 13th – 23rd June 2026 (Closed on Sundays)
• Opening hours: 12pm to 7pm
• Venue: Gallery 1, LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940

Photography Competitions

Asia Cat Expo 2026 

This photography competition closing date is 6th June 2026, I would try to photograph my cute and chubby neighbourhood cats in action on the competition theme “Cats at Play”. 

More information can be found here: https://asiacatexpo.com/ 

Earth in Focus 2026 Film & Photography Competition 

Regular submissions is taking place between 16th May to 15th July 2026 if you are keen to participate in this competition.

More information can be found here: https://www.earthinfocus.co/

20th Edition Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 Singapore 25th July 2026

If you are familiar with the Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore, it’s coming back soon, giving you a heads up in advance! I have participated in quite a number of Canon PhotoMarathons over the years, I would need to dig out my archives and check how many did I participate in!

More information about Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore 2026 can be found here: https://snapshot.asia.canon/cpm2026/sg/en 

Personal Updates

My status quo is still the same, I am still finding the balance between being a caregiver role at home, along with everything else. This still remains a delicate and tricky situation. It’s not going to get easier, probably gets more challenging and difficult down the road. 

There are good days, there are bad days, who can understand, who can empathise, without judgement? Nobody can see or feel the amount of stress, pressure, emotional and mental drain inside us caregivers. 

June 2026! Let’s Go!

Even though I am still finding and striking a balance, I would work towards a fun and creative June 2026! Let’s Go!

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Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 Theme – “Every Lens, Every Age”

The Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 Theme – “Every Lens, Every Age”, is all about celebrating diversity and creativity in every shot. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, Canon Singapore invites shutterbugs of all ages and skill levels to join in Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 and to reignite their passion for photography.

Canon PhotoMarathon offers participants the opportunity to capture the beauty of Singapore through their unique perspectives. The competition has a two-hour submission time frame for each theme, this promises a fun, dynamic and thrilling photography experience, challenging participants to think on their feet and push their creative boundaries.

“We’re thrilled to see the Canon PhotoMarathon return, and we can’t wait to witness the creativity that emerges from this event. It’s not just about taking photos; it’s about preserving moments, telling stories, and connecting with a community that shares a love for capturing the world through a lens. If you have a love for photography, make this #yourCanonEventSG,” says Mr. Andrew Koh, Vice President and Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore.

Exciting prizes await the winners!

Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 participants have the chance to win an incredible array of prizes worth up to $47,000, with the top 3 prizes in both the Open and Student categories featuring Canon’s latest photography gear. 

In the Open Category, the grand prize is a coveted EOS R6 Mark II Kit paired with a PIXMA TS8370 printer – with a combined value of over $4,000. Other winners will also be rewarded with Canon kits, allowing them to fuel their passion for photography.

In the Student Category, young photographers will stand a chance to win an EOS R8 Kit with a PIXMA E4570 printer, valued at more than $2,500, as the first prize. Winners in second and third places will also receive equipment that inspires and empowers their creative journey.

More than just a photography competition, it’s a reunion for the photography community

Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 is more than just a photography competition, it’s a reunion for the photography community. As a participant of 9 Canon PhotoMarathons over the years, while I also competed and submitted my photography entries, this was also a time to catch up with photographer friends. You can read my Canon PhotoMarathon stories and memories over the years here on my TGH Photography and Travel website! 

This event is a great chance for photographers to reconnect, share their passion, and inspire each other. Take this opportunity to celebrate the fundamental reason of why we love to take photographs, to capture and preserve priceless moments and memories. 

Here are some memories of my Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore adventures over the years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) that I participated in.  

By participating in Canon PhotoMarathon, whether you are a seasoned professional or just started photography, you are playing your part to contribute to a vibrant and thriving photography community in Singapore, ensuring that the art of photography continues to flourish in Singapore.

Registration for Canon PhotoMarathon 2024

Registration for Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 is now open, with early bird discounts available until 1st September 2024. 

Visit Canon PhotoMarathon official website at https://www.yourcanonevent.sg for more details and to register for this iconic photography event.

* Information courtesy of Canon Singapore and Alpha Story *

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Now is the time for you to go out and interpret “Speed” and how are you going to “Reinvent Speed” through your perspectives and photography. Just take note of the contest mechanics and submission timeline for Theme 3, you have to send in your entries between 1st February 2022 to 28th February 2022. 

Contest Mechanics for Theme 3: Reinvent Speed

1. Contestants are to submit their photographs through Instagram platform only.
2. Photos must be taken using a digital camera of any brand or model.
3. Ensure that each entry is submitted as a single static post with @canonsingapore tagged. Include hashtags #CPMDareToReinvent and #CPMReinventSpeed.
4. Multiple entries are allowed, but participants will not be considered for more than one prize within the theme month. This includes entries via multiple accounts from the same participant.
5. Photos have to be taken and posted within the dates 1st February 2022 to 28th February 2022.
6. Captions are not required, and photo editing is allowed, but the images must be original.
7. Participants will have to set their Instagram profile to public for judges to assess the submissions.

Information and updates on Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0

Theme 3 winners, you can look forward to additional prizes from Sentosa to be won! For more information and details, please visit Canon PhotoMarathon website, Canon Singapore’s Instagram post on Theme 3: Reinvent Speed and Facebook Page! You can learn tips and tricks from Canon Singapore Instagram account! 

What does “Speed” means to me in my photography? How am I going to “Reinvent Speed”? How fast or how slow is my photography shutter speed going to be? What kind of special effects can I produce with my cameras? Should I freeze the fast motion action time, or should I go slow and produce silky colour motion trails? 

Good luck and all the best in Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0 Theme 3: Reinvent Speed! 

* Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0 logo courtesy of Canon Singapore *

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Now is the time for you to go out and interpret “Depth” and how are you going to “Reinvent Depth” through your perspectives and photography!

Just take note of the contest mechanics and submission timeline for Theme 2, you have to send in your entries between 3rd January 2022 to 31st January 2022. 

Contest Mechanics for Theme 2: Reinvent Depth

1. Contestants are to submit their photographs through Instagram platform only.
2. Photos must be taken using a digital camera of any brand or model.
3. Ensure that each entry is submitted as a single static post with @canonsingapore tagged. Include hashtags #CPMDareToReinvent and #CPMReinventDepth.
4. Multiple entries are allowed, but participants will not be considered for more than one prize within the theme month. This includes entries via multiple accounts from the same participant.
5. Photos have to be taken and posted within the dates 3rd January 2022 to 31st January 2022.
6. Captions are not required, and photo editing is allowed, but the images must be original.
7. Participants will have to set their Instagram profile to public for judges to assess the submissions.

Information and updates on Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0

For more information, please visit Canon PhotoMarathon website. Please stay tuned to Canon Singapore’s Instagram and Facebook Page for details on the upcoming theme 3 for the next month, tips and tricks from the judges, and sample images to guide participants in their storytelling through their lenses.

What does “Depth” meant to me in my photography? How am I going to “Reinvent Depth”? It’s time for me to explore around my depth of photography and see how deep and far I can visualise ahead … 

Good luck and all the best in Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0 Theme 2: Reinvent Depth! 

* Picture courtesy of Canon Singapore *

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“Since the onset of COVID-19, the way we live and work have undergone drastic changes. However, one thing that remained unchanged is the capability of storytelling  through images.,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. “With this new CPM 2.0, we have elevated the event to the digital platform, allowing contestants to continue taking part in a longstanding tradition here at Canon Singapore, whilst showcasing their reinvented and reimagined perspectives.” 

Canon PhotoMarathon was launched nearly two decades ago, the objective was to cultivate an interest in photography, while challenging photography enthusiasts to push the boundaries. This has always been at the heart of its annual tradition. With strong branding and loyalty built over the years, bringing Canon PhotoMarathon online will allow Canon to continuously engage the photography community through this active outreach.

The usual Canon PhotoMarathon is a one-day event, which was last held in 2019. Due to the pandemic, CPM 2.0 seeks to allow participants to use the new three month duration of the contest to capture changes in their daily lives. Starting on 6th December 2021, Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0 will spur participants to reinvent their perspectives, with three major themes spread across the contest duration.

Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0 Theme for December

For the month of December, the theme will be Reinvent Light.

It’s now up to you contestants, you are highly encouraged to interpret the themes from a new perspective, showcasing your stories through photography.

Through the three-month contest period, participants can look forward to tips and tricks from the panel of experienced photographer judges as well as ‘Tonight with CIA’ webinars on Canon Singapore’s Facebook page for a better shot at claiming the coveted prizes. 

Exciting Top 3 Prizes to be won

There will be three winners for each themed month, with the top three prizes as follows:

Winners from all three themes will be announced in March 2022. Apart from the top prizes, there will also be special prizes from our partners, to be unveiled at a later date.

Contest Mechanics

1. Contestants are to submit their photographs through Instagram platform only.
2. Photos must be taken using a digital camera of any brand or model.
3. Ensure that each entry is submitted as a single static post with @canonsingapore tagged. Include hashtags #CPMDareToReinvent and the relevant theme hashtag stated on the Theme Announcement posts.
4. Multiple entries are allowed, but participants will not be considered for more than one prize within the theme month. This includes entries via multiple accounts from the same participant.
5. Photos have to be taken and posted within the dates stated on the Theme Announcement post.
6. Captions are not required, and photo editing is allowed, but the images must be original.
7. Participants will have to set their Instagram profile to public for judges to assess the submissions.

Information and updates on Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0

For more information, please visit Canon PhotoMarathon website. Please stay tuned to Canon Singapore’s Instagram and Facebook Page for details on the upcoming themes for the next two months, tips and tricks from the judges, and sample images to guide participants in their storytelling through their lenses.

Come join in the fun at Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0!

It’s great to see Canon PhotoMarathon coming back, I had been regularly participating Canon PhotoMarathon since 2008 (My Canon PhotoMarathon participation in the years 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) when I first participated in Canon PhotoMarathon, till year 2019 that was the last physical attendance Canon PhotoMarathon event. On a personal note, Canon PhotoMarathon 2019 was my 9th year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon! In the year 2020, Canon PhotoMarathon 2020 was suspended due to the ongoing global pandemic.

Canon PhotoMarathon used to a great time for catching up with fellow photography friends that you might not have met for a while. However, this ongoing global pandemic drastically changed our life, our work and daily living. While Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0 is going to be very different from the usual Canon PhotoMarathon that we knew over the years, we can still have our own photography fun, catching up with fellow photography friends and photographing the monthly theme while challenging our creativity and photography.

However, please remember to do things in a safe manner, follow the social distancing rules and numbers restrictions put in place by the authorities.

Fellow photographers, time to Pass-It-On and share Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0 with your fellow photographers community!

Now, do you Dare to Reinvent at the new Canon PhotoMarathon 2.0?

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and GLOO *

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A highly and much-anticipated photography event held annually organised by Canon, the Canon PhotoMarathon 2020 edition would be the 18th edition and also be my 10th year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon since my maiden debut in 2008. Canon PhotoMarathon had always been challenging, tiring yet fun and great to catch up with photography friends and partners. Photographers push themselves beyond their boundaries and creativity in a one-day event, they were given a variety of themes and a time line to photograph and submit their entry for that particular theme.

Looking back at my last year Canon PhotoMarathon 2019  participation, it was something different for me since I was also there to help out as a EOS World Community Ambassador and as a participant too. For those who wish to know more about (my personal) Canon PhotoMarathon editions over the years (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019), check out the photos, stories and experiences that I shared on my photography and travel portal/blog!

The COVID-19 situation has caused massive impacts and disruptions to the world, we all have to stand together be united. Canon has decided that suspending Canon PhotoMarathon 2020 is of utmost importance for the the safety and wellbeing of all photography enthusiasts. With previous editions reflecting the unifying spirit of the Canon PhotoMarathon participants, Canon stands with the community and wants to thank all supporters and photography aficionados for their unwavering support over the years.

Photographers, do continue photographing, documenting and sharing, let’s hope the COVID-19 situation would be brought under control soon and life can get back to normal!

* Information courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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Photo credit: Canon Singapore

This year 2019 is a special milestone year for Singapore, celebrating Singapore’s Bicentennial celebrations. Therefore, Canon PhotoMarathon XVII 2019 Singapore supports Singapore Bicentennial celebrations by going into the heartlands at Our Tampines Hub, with the three competition themes linked closely to the heartlands. With 1,549 photography enthusiasts participating, this had been another fun and interesting year of Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore!

It was a fun carnival setup at Our Tampines Hub, with bright and colourful booths setup by Canon Singapore along with their sponsors. The EOS World community had a booth there too, manned by the community managers, community ambassadors and council members. I was there helping out (official booth duties from 9am to 11am) while I am also participating in my 9th edition of Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore! For me personally, participating in Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore is an avenue to have fun yet challenging my photography in a leisure context (a break away from my commercial photography works), this was also a time for catch up and networking with photography friends from the EOS World and fellow photography friends.

Photos credit: Victor Mok Photography

What were the three themes for Canon PhotoMarathon 2019 Singapore? What were the photographs that I submitted for this competition?

The three themes were interesting, related very closely to the heartlands of Singapore since it was held in the heartlands of Our Tampines Hub. There was no “lucky spin” to choose the theme, it had been planned in advance with the heartlands and communities in mind.  The themes were not the most difficult words to make your head spin when you go out and photograph, they were open to diverse interpretation by photographers.

Here are my submissions!

Theme 1: Life Changing Places

Theme 2: #MyTakeOnWater

Theme 3: Our Community

Who were the winners of Canon PhotoMarathon XVII 2019 Singapore? What winning photographs  did they submit?

Best of Show (Open)

Roen Lim

Best of Show (Student)

James Ng Junhao, Nanyang Technological University

Open Category

Theme 1: Life Changing Places

1st Prize: Nursanto Soeradi Somo

2nd Prize: Lim Wee Chin

3rd Prize: Junaid Ramis

Theme 2: #MyTakeOnWater

1st Prize: Mohd Safuan Bin Salahudin

2nd Prize: Lim Sin Kiat Ronald

3rd Prize: Roen Lim

Theme 3: Our Community

1st Prize: Nursanto Soeradi Somo

2nd Prize: Roen Lim

3rd Prize: Francis Joseph Predroza Gaerlan

Student Category

Theme 1: Life Changing Places

1st Prize: Chinnan Jaisriram, Montfort Secondary School

2nd Prize: James Ng Junhao, Nanyang Technological University

3rd Prize: Tan Yok Ray, Victoria School

Theme 2: #MyTakeOnWater

1st Prize: Pang Huei Fong, Nanyang Polytechnic

2nd Prize: Rachel Koh Xin Yun, Singapore Polytechnic

3rd Prize: Low Shi Jian, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Theme 3: Our Community

1st Prize: Lim Kai Yong, Singapore Institute of Technology

2nd Prize: Gek Jun Xu, Temasek Polytechnic

3rd Prize: Lim Yuan Ren, Raffles Institution

School Challenge Prize

Anglo Chinese School (Barker Road)

Team Challenge Prize

CPM Avengers

The winners won great and attractive prizes! These prizes included the Canon EOS R Kit RF24-105/4L IS USM, the PIXMA Pro-10, the EOS RP Kit RF24-105/4L IS USM, the EOS M50 Kit EFM15-45 IS STM + EFM55-250 and the PowerShot G7 X Mark III.

In addition to these prizes, the Best of Show winners from the Open and Student categories both won an exclusive spot each in the Canon PhotoMarathon Asia Championship to be held in 2020.

* Information and photos courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

Personally, it had always been fun, challenging and tiring, participating in Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore. I can now add 2019 to my list of years that I participated in Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019). 9 editions and still counting, even though I didn’t win any prizes, the friendship and networking with photographers had been great!

Adding another Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore footprint and memory to my adventures, photographs and stories!

Photo credit: Victor Mok Photography

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What is the EOS World all about?

A thriving passionate photography (online and offline) community and portal in Singapore, where you can share your personal photography works, knowledge and skills, yet learn more about other photography  genres (that you might be keen to learn) through different articles, interviews and videos, contributed by the community members for the community.

My photography journeys and adventures with EOS World

I remembered joining EOS World when they first started a few years back, joining their various events, gatherings, participating in photography contests and activities over the years, contribtuing articles and getting featured. From its humble beginnings, to their website revamps, I had been there and with them in this journey, from a small photography community to a thriving photography community today.

Personal EOS World milestones

From photographing Red Bull Dark Knights in 2013, featured as Member Spotlight/Month of Photojournalism in March 2014, shooting sports photography at Sports Hub in 2015, exploring heritage with my Canon EOS 1DX article in 2016 and appointed EOS World Community Ambassador in 2016.

Sometimes, photography can be lonely or you might not have that many friends that are as enthusiastic like you in taking photographs. Join EOS World and you can make new friends who are passionate in photography and sharing. If you are just starting your newbie photography adventures, the EOS World Community can be a great and ideal place to learn and improve your photography!

Over the years, I have made new photography friends in the EOS World Community. Although starting and running my own photography business from January 2017 took quite a bit of time and energy away from many other things (not just personal photography), I hope to strike a balance and continue helping out at the EOS World Community.

EOS World Community Ambassador 2018 (27^th October 2018 to 27^th October 2019)

I was appointed EOS World Community Ambassador for the period 27^th October 2018 to 27^th October 2019. First and foremost, I would like to thank Canon Singapore for this appointment and recognition.

Moving forward for my EOS World Community Ambassador 1 year Tour of Duty, I hope to balance my time, photography knowledge, skills, articles and sharing on my own photography business website, photography blog/portal and transfer them into the EOS World Community, sharing and making an impact to the other photographers.

This is a photography community and portal by the EOS World Community members for EOS World Community members. Inspire other fellow photographers and get inspired by fellow photographers inside this EOS World Communnity.

Special thanks to Victor Mok, EOS World Community Council Member for the photos!

If you are a Canon photographer, more information can be found below, time to join the EOS World Community, it’s easy to sign up!

Website: EOS World

Facebook Page: Canon Singapore

Instagram: Canon: Canon Singapore

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