American photographer, designer, and author Scott Kelby started the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk 10 years ago. Over the years, it has grown immensely in size and popularity. Last year, over 196 countries, 4,416 cities, and approximately 25,000 photographers participated in the 9th Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk. The photographers and photography enthusiasts explored the corners of the world through photography and social community. In the Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao leg, 58 hobbyists, students, and professionals converged at the event.
This year, Cagayan de Oro will once again join the world’s most anticipated global and social photography event. The 10th Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk will take place tomorrow, October 07, 2017. The event will unfold simultaneously in thousands of cities all over the world. The Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao leg will be led by Clement Dampal II, a CDO-based diversified Lensman, who was also the official photo walk leader in 2015 and 2016. The CDO-NorthMin leg is organized in cooperation with the Camera Club of Cagayan de Oro.
The photowalk aims to promote Cagayan de Oro City and showcase some parts of the Province of Misamis Oriental, all the way from its heritage to tourism, the people’s daily activities, infrastructure, growth, culture and the arts. It intends to provide audiences a bigger view of the endless possibilities of fun in the city and province. The event will also give the participants an opportunity to actively engage in social events promoting the quality of life.
Assembly time will be at the Provincial Capitol Grounds at 6am. The group will be welcomed by Governor Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano before the photowalk officially starts at 7am.
By 3pm, the photowalkers will be joining the exclusive Photography Lecture and Seminar at the Apple Tree Resort and Hotel (The Premier Resort Hotel in Metro Cagayan de Oro) conducted by renowned photographers in the region. A special photo session with the special participation of Mr. Gabby Bacarro’s Cagayan de Oro Talent Center (CDOTC) will follow right after.
The lecture and seminar will feature the following:
* STREET PHOTOGRAPHY (Life on Street)
– SPEAKER: Gian James Maagad
– Street Photographer
– Member: Litratista sa DAAN
– Influencer: Fujifilm Philippines
– Member: Cagayan de Oro Camera Club
* UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY (Beneath the Waves)
– SPEAKER: Fra-and Quimpo
– Marine Biologist
– PADI Dive Instructor
– 3x Dive Resort and Travel Expo Philippines 100 Best Underwater Photographers of the
Philippines.
– Sea Turtle Specialist
* BIRD WATCHING/PHOTOGRAPHY (Above the Sky)
– SPEAKER: Marlon Lapuz
– 28 Years as Photo-hobbyist, started 1989 using SLR-analog Nikon system.
– Member: Oro Photographic Society (OPS) 1990-1998.
– Founding Member: Kagayhaan Kamera Klub (K3) 2000-2005.
– Org Member: Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines, Inc. (WBPP) 2016- present.
– Founding Member and President (Incumbent): Mindanao Avian Photographic Society (MAPS)
2016-present.
– Photo Walker Leader: 5th and 6th Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk 2012-2013.
Aside from the photowalk, registered participants of the Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao leg, will be automatically qualified to join the local photography competition introduced photowalk leader Dampal last 2015. Photographers and participants have the chance to win exciting prizes from the sponsors. Additionally, each participant will have the opportunity to showcase their photos in an exhibit at Ayala Centrio Mall and Gaisano City Mall.
Registered photographers joining the CDO-Northern Mindanao leg photowalk are requested to bring the following:
-Digital Single Lens Reflex/Translucent cameras, and/or Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens cameras
-Point-and-Shoot camera owners are also welcome to join
-A good tripod
-Extra shirt
-Bottled water
-Pocket money
Photowalkers will be able to upload their favorite picture to the popular Global Photowalk contest for a chance to win a one year membership to www.kelbyone.com, a DSLR, gift cards, apps, camera bags, and more. A grand prize winner will also be chosen, along with 10 finalists, all to be selected by Scott Kelby himself.
The event is free, but pre-registration is required. However, the photowalk is limited to 50 participants only. Register at http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/cagayan-de-oro-northern-mindanao-leg/ and get ready to enjoy a fun, creative, adventurous, and photographic Saturday!
Participants can connect socially before, during, and after the event using the hashtag #WWPW2017 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About KelbyOne: Formerly The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and KelbyTraining.com, KelbyOne is the leading resource for online creative education worldwide. For more information, please visit www.kelbyone.com.
About Clement Dampal II: A Self-taught Diversified Lensman based in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, Philippines, who owns the travel site www.bestspotsph.com. Founder of the Camera Club of Cagayan de Oro, and co-founded the Mindanao Avian Photographic Society. Clement is a 3rd-time Photo Walk Leader of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk and also the City Ambassador for the 24 Hour Project- A worldwide documentary project for 2 years consecutive. Clement was featured in Manila Bulletin’s Picture Perfect Photographer of the Week, was finalist of Urbanlife’s Photographer of the Year (2016) and ACADEO’s (About Cagayan de Oro) Photographer of the Year (2016).
The Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao Leg is brought to you by:
In Cooperation with: Province of Misamis Oriental, Explore MisOr, Camera Club of Cagayan de Oro.
Event partner: Apple Tree Resort and Hotel, Centrio Mall- Ayala.
Major Sponsors: Project Lupad, Clement Dampal Photography, Modtrade, Gaisano City Mall.
Minor Sponsors: Jeep See Tours and Events, Colours Digital Foto, Carl’s Buy and Sell, E-Shop Camera Accessories and Equipment, Canon Digital Hub.
Also brought to you by the following: Tanduay, Dunkin Donuts, Pizzarella CDO, Trio AwardHaus and Printing Services, Photoline, Pag-asa Pawnshop, Sovereign Skatepark.
In partnership with these following media: Business Week Mindanao, Mindanao Daily News, Best Spots PH, Mimai Scribbles CDO, CDO Dev, Around CDO, Eats Good To Be in CDO, Easy Rock 96.9 FM Station, The Explorer’s Channel, and Cagayan de Oro Times.
(Details from a press release provided by the organizer.)
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