Commack, NY—The Tamron User Photo-Video Contest 2023 invites photography and videography enthusiasts using Tamron lenses to now submit entries. Eligible entrants must live in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Prizes include cash awards as well as a selection of premium lenses. The deadline to enter is October 31, 2023.
“The creativity and skill of our users is incredible. We are always thrilled to see the world through our users’ lenses,” stated Stacie Errera, vice president of Marketing and Communications for Tamron Americas. “This contest is our first that brings together users in North and Latin America. We encourage all eligible participants to unleash their creativity, capture breathtaking still and video moments and submit their entries for a chance to be recognized as a distinguished talent in the world of photography and videography.”
Tamron User Photo-Video Contest 2023
Furthermore, the photo-video contest provides a platform for photographers and videographers in the USA, Canada and Mexico using Tamron lenses to share their perspectives and talents.
Participants may submit one entry per category. The contest features the following categories:
- Travel/Landscape
- Wildlife
- Close-up/Fine art
- Portrait
- Sports/Action
- Photojournalism
- Video
In addition, Tamron is offering an array of prizes to recognize and reward exceptional talent. Winners will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of Tamron lenses tailored to their camera system. They include Sony E-mount (full frame and APS-C); Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C); Nikon Z-mount (full frame), Canon DSLR-mount (full frame and APS-C); as well as Nikon DSLR-mount (full frame and APS-C) lenses. For the complete list of lens prize options, click here.
What’s more, each recipient of the photo and video grand prizes will garner $500 plus to the opportunity to select a Tamron lens valued up to $1,499. Furthermore, theses winners will receive a prominent digital editorial profile and a special feature on social media.
Tamron contest judges will also choose one first-place winner per photo category. The first-place winners will win their choice of a select Tamron lens valued up to $1,499. They will also receive a digital editorial profile and a feature on social media.
Additionally, five honorable mention winners in each category will garner an exclusive Tamron apparel pack. It comprises a Tamron T-shirt, beanie hat as well as retreat case. Tamron will also showcase these winners on its social media.
Contest Judges
Moreover, a panel of Tamron’s Creative Collaborative professional photographers and videographers will evaluate entries in each category. This will ensure a fair and impartial selection of winners. Following are the category judges:
- Travel/Landscape: David Akoubian, Cody Conk, Jonny Hill, Cecil Holmes, Nick Irwin, Sean Parker, Bree Rose, Tanmay Sapkal
- Wildlife: Alyce Bender, Alex Cearns, Lewis Kemper, Roman Kurywczak, Lisa Langell, Ian Plant
- Close-up/Fine Art: Alyce Bender, Michael Gilbert, Kenna Klosterman, Mike Moats, Tony Shepherd
- Portrait: Nader Abushhab, Rick Gerrity, Michael Gilbert, Justin Haugen, Glynn Lavender, Marcie Reif, Hernan Rodriguez, Jonathan Thorpe
- Sports/Action: Rick Friedman, Dalton Johnson
- Photojournalism: Nader Abushhab, Rick Friedman, Dalton Johnson, Kenna Klosterman, Jonathan Thorpe
- Video: Jonny Hill, Dalton Johnson, Ian Jones, Jonathan Thorpe, Charley Voorhis
The panel of guest judges will consider entries based on creativity and overall quality. Tamron will reveal the winners after the judging process is completed.
Each entrant is eligible to win in only one category. Further, each potential winner is required to fulfill certain conditions as outlined in the contest rules. Entrants are encouraged to read the contest rules carefully to ensure their submissions adhere to guidelines. Notably, there is the requirement that all photos and videos are taken with a Tamron lens. Tamron also reserves the right to eliminate any inappropriate submissions or entries not captured with a Tamron lens. To enter the contest, visit the contest website.
