Amateur Photographer of the Year competition opens

Amateur Photographer of the Year competition opens

AUCKLAND, April 2 2012

Nikon and D-Photo are happy to announce the launch of New Zealand’s premiere annual amateur photography competition, D-Photo Nikon Amateur Photographer of the Year 2012.

Submissions are now being accepted for the biggest competition on New Zealand’s amateur photography calendar, with over $6000 worth of prizes up for grabs this year.

The D-Photo Nikon Amateur Photographer of the Year competition once again gives photography enthusiasts the chance to test themselves against the country’s best and win a swathe of great prizes, including a Nikon D7000 kit with AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lens.

D-Photo is very excited to have Nikon back on-board for this exciting event, and with their support we have managed to extend the competition further than ever, with additional categories and an even bigger prize pool for 2012.

Jeremy Andrews, NZ Sales and Marketing Manager for Nikon’s local distributor T.A. Macalister, says the company is proud to partner with D-Photo for the second year running for the awards.

“Like our participants we have an uncompromising attitude towards the products we use and the images they produce.

“As the industry leader in digital imaging technology we pride ourselves in excellence and empowering the enthusiast within all of us.”

As with the previous competition there will be six categories to the event: SanDisk Travel, Manfrotto Landscape, B+W Monochrome, Nikon People, Lowepro Creative and a special Nikon Motion category.

Each category winner goes into the running for the title of D-Photo Nikon Amateur Photographer of the Year.

This year’s grand prize is the biggest haul yet, including the Nikon D7000 kit, new Nikon SB-910 Speedlight, Manfrotto 190XB aluminium tripod, Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head and new Lowepro Urban Photo Sling — all up a combined value of over $3700.

The winner of 2012’s special themed category, Nikon Motion, will take away a new Nikon 1 V1 advanced interchangeable lens digital camera system kit including a 1 Nikkor VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 lens worth $1549.

The top photographer in the Manfrotto Landscape category scores a Manfrotto 190XPROB professional aluminium tripod and 496RC2 ball head worth $464.

Champion of the Lowepro Creative category walks away with a Lowepro Pro Messenger 180 camera bag worth $399.

This year a People’s Choice award is also being introduced; all entries will be displayed online at the competition website for visitors to vote on. Both the most popular submission and one lucky voter will win fantastic prizes.

Last year’s competition attracted over 2000 entries and we are looking to make 2012’s even bigger; entries will be open until June 25 and can be submitted online at www.dphoto.co.nz/nikon2012.

To enter, view & vote head to: www.dphoto.co.nz/nikon2012

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