TECNO, a forward-thinking technology brand, has announced the winners of its 2025 “Shot On CAMON” Global Photography Contest in collaboration with Amateur Photographer magazine. This contest, now in its second year, aims to empower creators in emerging markets to express their perspectives and tell authentic human stories through photography using advanced technology.
The “Shot On CAMON” contest has grown into a global platform celebrating creativity and the beauty of life”s rhythm, connection, and motion. In 2025, the contest received over 10,000 submissions from 56 countries, highlighting diverse viewpoints and inspiring stories. A total prize pool of USD 37,000 was distributed among ten exceptional creators, with the top award being the title of TECNO Photography Master, which comes with a Grand Prize of USD 10,000. Additional prizes include Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards of USD 5,000, USD 3,000, and USD 1,000 respectively. Moreover, ten participants received the “TECNO Friend” Prize, each winning a CAMON 40 Premier 5G smartphone for their enthusiastic participation.
“This year”s Shot On CAMON contest shows clear growth from the first edition — not just in scale, but in confidence and individuality,” remarked Nigel Atherton, Editor of Amateur Photographer. “Many creators from emerging markets told powerful everyday stories with a distinct visual voice. TECNO”s effort to make that kind of expression possible is what gives this project real value.”
“Through “Shot On CAMON,” TECNO celebrates not just technical skill, but the power of perspective,” stated Laury Bai, Chief Marketing Officer of TECNO. “Every photograph tells a unique story, revealing the beauty, rhythm, and connection in our daily lives. By providing creators with innovative technology, we hope to inspire more people to share their vision and capture extraordinary moments that resonate globally.”
From May 1 to September 30, 2025, TECNO invited mobile photographers worldwide to submit their works across three expressive categories: Snap Every Pulse, Snap All Fleeting Bonds, and Snap Any Motion. The entries captured vivid rhythms and emotions of life from unique local perspectives.
This year”s Grand Prize and title of TECNO Photography Master were awarded to Nigerian photographer @micheal_the_colorist for his vibrant image titled “High Spirits.” Taken with the CAMON 40 Pro, the photograph features a group of friends mid-air, their colorful attire forming striking shapes against a bright blue sky, celebrating youth and freedom.
Acknowledging Outstanding Works
In the Snap Every Pulse category, the Gold Prize was awarded for an evocative image of a young Nigerian girl running joyfully down a sunlit street, her white dress swirling like a fleeting melody. The Silver Prize highlighted four dogs playfully perched on a low wall, their poses mirroring the everyday rhythm of life. The Bronze Prize depicted the traditional grain processing method, capturing the rhythmic labor that sustains community life.
Celebrating Connections
In the Snap All Fleeting Bonds category, the Gold Prize showcased children playing joyfully in the mud, embodying the warmth of friendship. The Silver Prize featured silhouettes of kids chasing each other on a Malaysian beach at sunset, illuminated by the golden light of companionship. The Bronze Prize presented a boy caring for a young goat on dry land, portraying a tender bond that transcends species.
Dynamic Motion in Photography
For the Snap Any Motion category, the Gold Prize recognized a stunning image of a sepak takraw player soaring at dusk, merging strength with grace. The Silver Prize captured a cyclist performing a daring stunt mid-air beneath shifting clouds, while the Bronze Prize depicted a dancer spinning in a red dress against urban architecture, her reflection creating a poetic blur of motion.
The winners of the contest will also participate in an exclusive photography tour in London at the end of 2025. This immersive experience will allow them to exchange ideas and capture the vibrant essence of one of the world”s most iconic cities. Their works will be featured in global exhibitions, TECNO”s annual photo book, and on TECNO”s official online gallery, further inspiring creators to share their visions and tell their stories through photography.
