IMAGINE : Focus Bulacan's 4th Anniversary Exhibit

VISUAL POETRY

Combining photography and poetry.
Images that have deeper meaning.
No limitations of genre as long as the
images convey a message that more than meets the eye.

Photos to be presented in premium Fujifilm prints.

PHOTOGRAPHY TALKS. FOR FREE.

A series of informative and inspirational talks absolutely free to exhibit-goers. Happening at the venue's stage area. No need to pre-register. Just come early and grab a seat.

SPEAKERS

JAY CONTRERAS

Redefining Passion
July 15 > 1230PM

NICCO VALENZUELA

Introduction to Landscape Photography
July 15 > 3PM

JAMES SINGLADOR

The Art of Composition
July 16 > 2PM

KAREN DE LA FUENTE

Creative Concert Photography
July 16 > 4PM

CONTESTS

Join our exhibit contests and get a chance to win prizes!

VISUAL EXPOSURE

Submit your photo for a chance to have it exhibited!

Contest is open to Bulacan residents only, photography professionals or hobbyists alike (including students)
Contest theme is VISUAL POETRY (Images that have deeper meaning, with the elements in the image conveying a message. There's no specific genre as long as it conveys a message that more than meets the eye.)
Only digital, high-resolution photos allowed, large enough for quality printing. Web-sized photos not allowed.
Photo entries could be taken by DSLR/mirrorless/point-and-shoot/phone cameras.
Old or stock photos allowed. Manipulation of photos allowed, but do not use elements that you grabbed from the internet or provided by mobile apps. Putting text in the photo thru post-processing not allowed.
Maximum of two (2) entries allowed per contestant
Email your entries to focusentry@gmail.com and use the subject "VISUAL EXPOSURE". Provide a title for your photo.
Also provide the following information in your email : full name, age, contact number, address, and Facebook profile link (please complete these information)
Focus Bulacan reserves the right to ask for the RAW photo to verify ownership of the entry. Entries that cannot be verified will be disqualified.
The prize : Winning photos will be displayed together with Focus Bulacan members' photos in the IMAGINE exhibit on July 15 and 16 at Robinsons Place Malolos (winners will also get to take home their printed photos after the exhibit)
We will pick two (2) winners. Winning photos will be unveiled at the exhibit opening (July 15, 11AM) with no prior announcement on social media.
Deadline of entries : July 8, 12PM

HASHTAGS CONTEST

Shoot and share with hashtags for a chance to win a Fujifilm Instax camera

Contest is open to everyone
Take interesting pics of the following : a.) favorite exhibit photo, b.) the venue, c.) exhibit area design, and d.) a selfie with a Focus Bulacan member
Post the set of photos and include the hashtags #focusbulacanIMAGINE #mirrorlessrevolution #fjsionson and #robinsonsplacemalolos. Only posts with ALL four required photos with ALL four hashtags will be considered in selecting the winner.
Make sure your post and your account are set to public so we could see them.
You may post either on Facebook or Instagram.
Posting period : From July 15 / 11AM until July 16 / 6PM only
Post caption is not required but it will help your chances.
One (1) winner of brandnew Fujifilm Instax camera
We will contact the winner thru their social media account

Choose to Vote.

You can help determine the best photo of the exhibit!

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Vote for your favorite exhibit photo and get a chance to win a Fujifilm Instax camera

All exhibit-goers may cast their votes for their favorite photo.
Voting sheets will be provided at the welcome desk near exhibit entrance.
Only one vote per exhibit-goer and only one photo may be voted
To vote : Write your personal info (we need the data so we could contact you if you win in the raffle) and code number of your favorite photo on the voting sheet
Code and photo guides will be provided at the welcome desk
Voting period : From July 15 / 11AM until July 16 / 6PM only
One (1) winner of a brandnew Fujifilm Instax camera to be randomly selected from the list of voters
Winner will be announced after the exhibit.
As for the winner of the People's Choice award (photo with the most votes), the winning photographer will get 10 bonus points for Focus Bulacan's 2017 Photographer Of The Year competition plus a special plaque.

JUROR'S CHOICE

Merit over popularity for the best exhibit photo

An esteemed photographer will be asked to anonymously judge the exhibit photos and pick the best one for him/her.
The identity of the guest photographer-judge will only be announced at the awarding ceremony.
Only one (1) winner will be picked.
Winning photographer will get 15 bonus points for Focus Bulacan's 2017 Photographer Of The Year competition plus a special plaque.
Winning photo will be announced on Sunday, July 16, 8PM.

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

IMAGINE wouldn't be possible without the help of partners who share our vision that life is more beautiful when shared through photos. We are immensely grateful for their support.