Nigerian photographer @dominic_films won the highest honor in the 2026 Shot On CAMON contest. The TECNO Photography Master prize went to Weightless Voyager, with a grand prize of USD 8,000.
The Bronze Prize-winning Threads of a Master documents Dominico Panela, a third-generation Ilocano weaver who works with a 120-year-old wooden loom at home.
The Gold Prize-winning Painting Night uses long exposure to turn moving light into a circular pattern around a figure. In Jakarta, the Gold Prize-winning The Courage to Let Go freezes a young skateboarder at the peak of his jump. Shot from an elevated angle, the photograph uses sunlight and shadows to emphasize movement.
Long exposures and carefully timed frames show how much a single image can say, and the same idea runs through traditional photo contests. Emotional Elephant Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year is worth a look for its powerful wildlife storytelling.
The Bronze Prize-winning Onward uses TECNO’s AI Art Gallery to transform an urban photograph into a Picasso-inspired composition, bringing a new perspective to a familiar city scene.
Prize pool
The contest awarded a total prize pool of USD 38,000 to 16 winners. The TECNO Photography Master received USD 8,000. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Prizes received USD 3,000, USD 2,000 and USD 1,000 respectively.
Zhang Liankai, TECNO Imaging Expert, said: “Our goal is to make imaging technology work for people’s creativity, giving them the freedom to capture moments and bring their ideas to life,” said Zhang Liankai, TECNO Imaging Expert.
TECNO is an AI-driven technology brand. It announced the winners of its 3rd annual Shot On CAMON global mobile photography contest. Shot On CAMON has grown into a global platform for mobile photographers to share their stories and perspectives with a wider audience.
The Shot On CAMON Contest
The 3rd annual contest attracted more than 13,000 entries from over 40 countries. It featured five categories: Faces • Unfiltered, Culture • Unscripted, Night • Unveiled, Snapshot • Unspotted, and AI • Unimagined. Each category recognized 3 winners across Gold, Silver and Bronze Prizes.
The Silver Prize-winning Light Beyond Darkness was captured in Bangladesh. A single beam of blue light reaches into the night sky.
Nature subjects also rewarded skill and patience in the Silver-winning entries from India and Bangladesh. Bird Moments Honored at Audubon Photography Awards showcases how patience and precise timing can turn fleeting wildlife into award-winning images.
The Silver Prize-winning Harvesting the Lilies was set in the wetlands of West Bengal, India. It captures water droplets suspended in mid-air as a worker harvests water lilies.
The page also includes gallery sections for the 2024 and 2025 editions.
Sources: TECNO Shot On CAMON 2026 Online Gallery, prnewswire.com, lifestyle.middletownlifemagazine.com, manilatimes.net · Discovered via petapixel.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won the top prize in the 2026 Shot On CAMON contest?
Nigerian photographer @dominic_films won the TECNO Photography Master prize, the highest honor in the 2026 Shot On CAMON contest. The winning entry, Weightless Voyager, came with a grand prize of USD 8,000.
What was the total prize pool for the Shot On CAMON contest?
The contest awarded a total prize pool of USD 38,000 to 16 winners. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Prizes received USD 3,000, USD 2,000 and USD 1,000 respectively.
How many entries did the 2026 Shot On CAMON contest receive?
The 3rd annual Shot On CAMON contest attracted more than 13,000 entries from over 40 countries. It was run by TECNO, an AI-driven technology brand.
What categories did the Shot On CAMON contest feature?
The contest featured five categories: Faces • Unfiltered, Culture • Unscripted, Night • Unveiled, Snapshot • Unspotted, and AI • Unimagined. Each category recognized 3 winners across Gold, Silver and Bronze Prizes.
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