Eyes On Cambodia - Photography Competition

27/01/2025

Thank you so much SOVRIN-Magazine for covering Thursday’s award ceremony!

ការប្រកាសជ័យលាភីនៃកម្មវិធីប្រកួតថតរូប Eyes on Cambodia 2024 - SOVRIN Magazine

24/01/2025

🥳🥂 Congratulation Winners!

Yesterday was the award ceremony of this first edition of Eyes on Cambodia!

Here is the list of the winners!
🏆 People's Choice award, most voted picture by the exhibition's viewers - Roberto Crucitti - Ouk Chaktrang
🏆 Judges Selection award, highest rating from the judges - Mardy Suong សួង ម៉ារឌី - Home Sweet Home
🏆 Best Picture Awards, rewarding the pictures with the highest Public & Jury ranking combined
🥇 Mao Dalin - Meaningful Memory
🥈 Ty (Thith Chomran) - March Of The Mighty
🥉 Mardy Suong សួង ម៉ារឌី - Home Sweet Home

Each winner won a money prize, and gifts from our amazing sponsors !

Gold Sponsors:
SOVRIN-Magazine / Urban Forage Food and Art Tours / Laor Laor Camera Shop

Silver Sponsors:
Ucare Pharmacy / SAFETYNET Cambodia / Celliers d'Asie / Colorhouse Prints

19/01/2025

🇰🇭📸 Discover the best pictures of 2024!

🧑‍⚖️ Votes are closed, the die is cast !

As the public votes closed yesterday, we are thrilled to finally show the 30 best pictures, selected by our Judges for this first edition's Final 30 exhibition.

Each of these images tells a unique story about the beauty, culture, and spirit of Cambodia, captured through the lens of talented photographers from around the world.

🌟 Congratulations to all the finalists!
Your incredible work has not only impressed the judges but has also resonated deeply with the public.

✨ The journey will end with the Award Ceremony on 23 January 2025 in Phnom Penh, where we will honour the winners and celebrate all finalists. Stay tuned for more details!

16/01/2025

Winner’s trophy is ready for next week’s award ceremony!

Feel free to join us at WILD - Phnom Penh and celebrate this first edition’s end and prize ceremony Thursday 23rd, from 6:30pm for!

See you !

12/01/2025

🌟 Last Week to Vote! 🌟
The public votes for the first edition of Eyes on Cambodia photography competition will close on Saturday, January 18th—just one week left to make your voice heard!

💭How to vote ? Visit one of the 4 exhibitions (free entry) scan the QR Code, and vote for your 3 favourite pictures!

🎉 With 846 votes received so far, we’re thrilled by the incredible engagement from our community. Your support helps shine a spotlight on these talented photographers and the beauty of Cambodia.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a great year 2025!

27/12/2024

🌍✨ Discover the 30 most beautiful pics of 2024 on the Theme "Beautiful Cambodia" ✨🌍

📸 Eyes on Cambodia: A Celebration of Photography and Culture 📸
From over 300 submitted pictures, 30 have been selected by our jury of professionals for this beautiful exhibition!

🎨 Experience the Top 30 Photographs and vote for your favorites:
📍 Phnom Penh: WILD - Phnom Penh
📍 Siem Reap: WILD - Siem Reap
📍 Battambang: Bambu Hotel Battambang
📍 Kampot: La Java Bleue Kampot

✨ Free Entry | Open to All ✨

➡️ Follow us for updates and sneak peeks of the exhibits. See you there!

17/12/2024

Sooooo Excited !!!

First opening tomorrow (Wed 18th, 6pm) at WILD - Phnom Penh, from 6pm.

With beautiful pictures and a great wine from our sponsor Celliers d'Asie!

See you tomorrow!

Not in Phnom Penh ?
Don’t miss the opening in
Siem Reap : Thu. 19th 6pm
Battambang: Fri 20th 6pm
Kampot: Sat. 21th 5:30pm

14/12/2024

🤗 Excited!

Earlier this week, we received the exhibition prints, and I'm happy to say: They. Are. Beau-ti-ful. We can't wait to unveil them!

Thank you sooooo much Colorhouse Prints for the great work again and again, year over year you never disappoint! And thank you for supporting Eyes On Cambodia - Photography Competition !

By the way, if you need art printing, Colorhouse are amazing, very professional, and they can deliver all around Cambodia!

11/12/2024

✨ Can’t wait to see the 30 breathtaking finalist photos of the competition? Neither can we!

The Eyes on Cambodia Exhibition 2024 is just around the corner! Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the creativity and beauty of Cambodia.

OPENING EVENTS:
Phnom Penh
📍WILD - Phnom Penh - December 18th, 6 PM
Siem Reap:
📍WILD - Siem Reap - December 19th, 6 PM
Battambang:
📍Bambu Hotel Battambang - December 20th, 6PM
Kampot:
📍La Java Bleue Kampot - December 21st, 5:30 PM

🎨 Don’t miss out! Spread the word, tag your friends, and join us in celebrating this incredible journey, and vote for the best pictures!

08/12/2024

🎉📸🏆 Congratulations to our finalists! 🎉📸🏆

After an incredible journey of evaluating 313 stunning photographs, our expert jury has selected the top 30 for the final exhibition! 🌟

We were truly amazed by the immense talent showcased this year—so many breathtaking photos that unfortunately couldn't all be included. If we could, we’d choose 60, 70, or even 80! But as this is a competition, tough decisions had to be made.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated—you made this an unforgettable first edition. 🙌 We can’t wait to unveil these magnificent works at the exhibitions and celebrate together.

📅 Stay tuned—more details coming soon!

08/11/2024

🎤📸 Meet our Judge!

As we roll out the judging phase of Eyes on Cambodia, we caught up with one of our judges, Sonya Duck, who’s also the founder of Urban Forage Food and Art Tours, one of our Gold Sponsors, to hear her reflections on this year’s submissions. Here’s what she had to say:

✨ What stood out to you the most while judging the entries?
“I would say the photographers’ ability to capture unexpected moments that felt both authentic and thoughtfully composed. Whether it was the way light played across a subject, a unique perspective on a familiar scene like Angkor, or the raw emotion in someone’s expression, there was a sense of intention and creativity in each frame.”

📸 Were there some specific themes or subjects you did not expect?
“I was expecting to see entries showcasing our spectacular major attractions—Angkor Wat, beaches, mountains, etc.—but I was pleasantly surprised to see entries highlighting everyday Cambodian life. Things we take for granted and have forgotten to stop and admire living here in the Kingdom.”

🌄 Was there a moment in the judging process that felt particularly challenging?
“I think for me a challenging part of the process was balancing technical merit with creativity and narrative impact.”

🎨 On the Diversity and Creativity in Submissions:
“I was blown away by the diversity and the creativity in the submissions. It’s inspiring to see photographers explore such a wide range of styles, perspectives, and storytelling techniques.”

💡 Advice for Future Entrants:
“When entering future photography competitions, remember that storytelling is key. A powerful image doesn’t just capture what’s there; it conveys a mood, sparks curiosity, and evokes emotions. Focus on creating photos that go beyond technical perfection.

Don’t be afraid to take risks—sometimes the most unconventional shots are the ones that leave the strongest impression. And finally, stay true to your own style and vision; authenticity resonates more than a technically perfect photo.”

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We’re excited to celebrate all of these talented photographers who have shared their unique visions of Cambodia! Stay tuned for the reveal ! 📷