Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 04, 2024: Leading global technology company OPPO has brought to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the 2024 edition of its global mobile photography competition, the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards, empowering smartphone users in the Kingdom to unleash their imagination and creativity to share with the world the essence of the Saudi life and unique spirit of the country through amazing photos captured with OPPO smartphones.
Themed “Envisioning Your Moment”, the inaugural Saudi edition of the imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 features four different entry categories, covering Landscape, Light, Portrait, and Collection. Each category aims to inspire users to share their most compelling stories and emotions captured through the lens of OPPO smartphones to show the world the diversity and magnificence of the Saudi natural landscape; the interplay of light with architectural marvels along the nation’s journey between the past and the future; the faces, tales and human threads that knit the societal tapestry; and the spiritual and cultural depth of Islamic tradition that echoes the profound soul of Islamic heritage of the country.
The OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 are now open to submissions until July 28, 2024. For more information about OPPO Saudi Arabia, please visit the official event website at https://www.oppo.com/sa-en/imagine-if/activities-saudi-photography-awards-2024/.
Submitted photos must be captured using an OPPO smartphone of any model. Only photos in JPG, JPEG, PNG, DNG, HEIC, and HEIF format are accepted. The submission should not be smaller than 1000 pixels in width, and the size of a single photo should be larger than 1M and not exceed 20M. The photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop and Lightroom. Moderate post-processing on the photos is permissible, such as adjusting the brightness, contrast, white balance, saturation, etc. Composite images that change the original content of the photo are not acceptable. Submitted works must align with the theme and will be considered under the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 by default. Each submission should include a title and a caption.
Residents in the Kingdom can also participate in the photography competition by following @OPPOSaudi on social media and tagging their photos with #OPPOimagineIF.
OPPO Saudi Arabia is part of the global prizes scheme, offering participants the chance to win prestigious rewards. The prize pool includes a generous cash prize of up to $24,000 USD, exclusive flagship products carefully curated for photography enthusiasts, and an opportunity to showcase your work at Paris Photo, setting the stage for international recognition.
Imagine IF – Arabia Imaging Tour
As part of the OPPO Imagine IF Community initiative, OPPO recently presents the ‘imagine IF Arabia Imaging Tour’ in Morocco. Led by OPPO’s Imaging Technology Director, attendees embarked on a journey to experience OPPO’s camera prowess while exploring the stunning routes. Through the ‘Imagine IF Arabia Imaging Tour,’ OPPO aims to foster a deeper connection with its audience while celebrating the artistry of mobile photography.
The tour included the participation of influencers from many countries around the world, including Saudi Arabia. Saudi-based tech influencer Ahmed Al Zahrani, Founder and owner of the famous “Saudi Android” website and accounts on social networks, documented the tour and took amazing photos using OPPO phones, an experience on which he commented by saying: “In colorful and blissful cities such as Casablanca, Tangier, and Chefchaouen, I captured amazing photos using my OPPO Find X7 Ultra. Photos that truly reflect the marvelous Moroccan cities, highlighting its cultural and artistic exceptionalism. The photos exhibit the amazing architecture and vivid colors which can be seen in every corner.”
“I call upon all mobile photography enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia to participate in OPPO’s Imagine IF Photography Awards 2024. Winners of the competition will have an amazing chance to become a member of OPPO imagine IF Photography Community, or perhaps even win the esteemed title ‘OPPO photographer of the Year!’ further amplifying their reach and influence in the photography community,” he added.
Additionally, winners will have the esteemed title of becoming a member of OPPO imagine IF Photography Community, even OPPO photographer of the year! further amplifying their reach and influence in the photography community.
In its second global edition, the competition features a world-class judging panel including renowned photographers and iconic figures in the contemporary photography who will be judging entries for the chance to win a grand prize of USD 24,000 and international exposure opportunities for their creative work.
To help participants bring out the best in their photography, OPPO also runs several events like OPPO imagine IF Workshop, OPPO imagine IF Community, and OPPO imagine IF Academy, bringing participants opportunities to engage with some of the world’s top photographers, learn new photography skills, and discuss the latest ideas in mobile imaging with peers.
In 2023, the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards attracted more than 700,000 entries from OPPO users based in 51 countries and regions. As the only smartphone brand participating in Paris Photo 2023, OPPO also presented a series of exceptional images, including the works of world-class photographers and the winning works from the 2023 OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards, bringing the imagination and creativity of mobile photographers to a wider audience.
OPPO has long been the pioneer of mobile photography, earning acclaim from both professionals and the wider audience. In 2024, the OPPO Find X7 Ultra debuted world’s first Quad Main Camera and dual periscope lens, alongside the new HyperTone Camera System. Meanwhile, the OPPO Reno series is proudly known as “The Portrait Expert” and boasts over 72 million users around the globe.
As a pioneer in mobile imaging, OPPO is leading a revolution by following aesthetics rather than relying on industry traditions of certain technical specifications. This new approach allows the objective technical process to serve the subjective aesthetic of users