HUAWEI
has recognized the boundless possibilities of mobile photography at the “A
Heartwarming World — HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024 Ceremony & Annual
Exhibition”. Held last November 27, the
grand affair gathered many photography enthusiasts, media representatives,
winners, creators and fans to witness the announcement of the competition’s
winning works.
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| HUAWEI XMAGE AWARDS |
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| HUAWEI XMAGE AWARDS |
CEO
of Huawei Consumer Business Group Kevin Ho was present at the event. He said in
his speech, "I would like to extend my warm congratulations to the winners
tonight and pay tribute to creators of the mobile imaging era. I would also
like to express my sincere gratitude to HUAWEI XMAGE users– each of you has
made HUAWEI XMAGE go beyond being a tool for documenting
life, evolving it into a bridge for emotional communication between people.”
HUAWEI
XMAGE Award 2024 Ceremony: A Tribute to the Era of Mobile Imaging
First
held in 2017, the recent XMAGE Awards marked its eighth consecutive year. Since
its inception, the competition has accumulated almost 5 million entries from
participants in over 170 countries and regions, becoming one of the most
influential mobile imaging events in the world. This year’s HUAWEI XMAGE Awards
lasted 131 days, with users from 86 countries and regions participating and
submitting more than 650,000 entries. Apart from China, the countries with the
highest number of overseas submissions include Malaysia, Turkey, UAE, Saudi
Arabia, and the Philippines. The most popular smartphone models among XMAGE
Awards photographers are the HUAWEI Pura 70 Series, HUAWEI P60 Series, HUAWEI
P40 Series, and the HUAWEI Mate 60 Series.
During
the ceremony, a total of 66 winning works were unveiled, including 3 Grand
Winners, 18 Best-in-Category Winners, 38 Runner-up Winners, 3 Honourable
Mentions, 2 Best of Pura Series, and 2 Best of Mate Series. Through diverse
perspectives and expressive techniques, these works showcased warmth,
tranquillity and brightness from all over the world and conveyed the raw
emotions and strength of ordinary people.
Photographer
of the Year: High Praises from International Judges
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| Pick a Beak - Justin Mendoza -HUAWEI P30 Pro |
Filipino
account manager, Justin Mendoza, was among the three Grand Winners announced
during the ceremony. His photo submission of a pelican standing behind a
fisherman, titled “Pick a Beak,” earned praises from international judges.
National Geographic Photographer and Emmy-Nominated Director Keith Ladzinski
said, “When a photograph asks questions, it’s an immediate success.”
He
commended the photo saying, “This photograph embodies both humor and great
sense of scale, allowing us to consider how big the bird is and whether or not
it’s been caught by the fisherman’s pole. Its power lies within the serendipity
of the moment, a well-considered composition, and unique low perspective.” Also
among the list of grand winners were Chinese engineer Chen Yong (for “Catching
a Cloud”) and Polish office worker Kinga Choińska (for “Sisters”). Each grand
winner received a $10,000 HUAWEI Creation Fund.
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| Best of Mate Series - Eagle's Eye - Ferdinand Bedana - HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro |
Filipino
excellence shone in the XMAGE Awards as other Filipino talents were recognized
during the ceremony. Multimedia Coordinator Ferdinand Bendana’s “Eagle’s Eye,”
taken on the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro, won the award of Best of Mate Series.
Ladzinski praised the photo’s detail, saying, “This photo allows the viewer to
behold nature’s masterful art and design up close, down to the follicle, as we
stare into both beak and yellow eye.”
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| Moments Best in Category - Refresh - Jamir Lyndon Lumbao - HUAWEI P40 Pro |
Jamir
Lyndon Lumbao’s “Refresh,” shot with the HUAWEI P40 Pro, was the winner for the
“Moments” category. The photo was taken during the aftermath of a fire in
Cavite.
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| Moments - Runner Up - Into the Blue - Christopher G. Andres - HUAWEI P60 Pro |
Meanwhile,
Christopher G. Andres’ photo of a penguin playing underwater shot on a HUAWEI
P60 Pro, called “Into the Blue,” was a runner up in the same category. John
Paul C. Garbanzo also earned a spot as a runner up for the “Moments” category
with his photo, shot on a HUAWEI nova 8, of a cheerleader tossed in the air
during rehearsals.
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| Faces – Runner Up - Contemporary Elegance - Mary Grace Montives - HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro |
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| Moments - Runner Up - Trust in the Toss - John Paul C. Garanzo - nova 8 |
Multimedia
Specialist earned runner up victory for the “Faces” category with her
submission called “Contemporary Elegance.” The photo depicted a woman in a
tailored garb, with intricate patterns and designs, fusing modern sophistication
and artistic flair. The photo was shot on a HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro.
Over
300 wonderful works, including the winning Filipino masterpieces, will be
displayed from November 27 to November 30. The exhibit is divided into seven
sections including "Moments," "Faces," "So Far So
Close,” "Hello Life", and more. This division aims to lead the
audience to explore the infinite charm of photography. The visual feast serves
as an opportunity for art lovers to appreciate the works from the competition
up close, immersing themselves in the emotions and stories captured in each
frame.
The
9th Vice President of China Photographers Association Chen Xiaobo said,
"Mobile Imaging is not just about documenting daily life but should be
integrated with deeper observations and more personal philosophical thoughts. Each photograph becomes a part of your own intimate dialogue with the
world."
HUAWEI
XMAGE: A Brand about Human Connection, A Brand that Supports the Cultivation of
Mobile Photography Culture
Over the years, HUAWEI has continuously
organized global photography tours, regularly released mobile photography trend
reports, organized community-based activities, and held educational classes for
photographers. The leading global tech brand has always been committed to in-depth
interactions with photographers, continuously promoting the cultivation of
mobile photography culture. HUAWEI continues to make its brand a close-knit and
welcoming space for all.
Through the HUAWEI XMAGE Awards’ global
platform, HUAWEI has built a space for in-depth communication among consumers,
bridging the boundaries of region, culture, and language. At the same time, the
platform encourages the exchange of human connections and the resonance of
heartwarming emotions across the world through photography.
To learn more about the 2024 HUAWEI XMAGE
Awards, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook
| Instagram).
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