ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2019

OFFICIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES

A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers.
2. Pre-registration for photo contest participants will open September 24, 2019 at the Public Information Office
(PIO), City Hall Annex at 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and forms may be downloaded at the official Facebook page of
Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.
3. All participating photographers must attend the orientation meeting on September 26, 2019, Tuesday Public
Information Office (PIO), City Hall Annex at 2PM.
4. All entries must be related to the competition theme: “Mas Alegre Ahora na Zamboanga” and all entries
must be taken starting October 1, 2019.
5. The entry should be categorized according to the event as follows:
a. Bailes y Canciones (including Opening Salvo, Bandoreal Parade, Dancesport, Original
Chavacano Video Music Festival, Concierto na Ayuntamiento)
b. Regatta de Zamboanga
c. Parade of Lights
d. Mascota de Zamboanga
e. Streetdance Competition
6. All fully-registered entries will be competing for the Top 3 grand prizes.
7. Excluding the Top 3 winners, at least three finalists per event category will also be awarded.
8. Registration is free of charge.
9. The photo may be taken using any mode: Film or Digital.
10. Both scanned/soft copy 12 Megapixel at 300dpi (in a CD or USB) and printed copy in 10R (the smaller side
should be at least 10 inches) of any orientation must be submitted to the organizers.
11. Deadline for submission of photo entries will be on October 18, 2019 (Friday) at 5:00 PM at the City Hall
PIO, with fully accomplished entry forms.
12. Final entries shall be submitted as un-mounted 10R Photo Print. Each entry must be in an envelop with no
markings.
13. Entries must be candid shots: not deliberately posed. Although some degree of effort can be done in posing
your subjects, we however discourage photographers to bring their own models/talents like one would do on a
photo assignment or photo shoot.
14. If there are identifiable people in the photo and was taken in a non-public space, it is the responsibility of the
 photographer to obtain permission to use the photo.
15. Identifying marks, signs and address to insinuate in formation of ownership is strictly prohibited on the photo
entry.

16. Photos will be on display from October 20 to 27 at G/F East Wing, KCC Mall de Zamboanga fronting Hukad.
17. All entries will be posted in the official app “Hermosa App” which is subject to public voting. The entry with
the most votes will win the Voters’ choice award and will receive a plaque of recognition and a cash prize.
18. Awarding of winners will be held at KCC Mall de Zamboanga on October 28, Sunday, at 11AM.
19. Decision of the designated Board of Judges shall be final and unappealable.

B. RULES OF THE CONTEST

1. Photo must be taken in Zamboanga City from October 1 to 19, 2019.
2. Contestants may submit a maximum of three entries and must be provided with a title, date, location and a short
description (1-2 sentences only/at most 50 words).
3. All entries must be submitted on or before October 18, 2019, 5PM at the Public Information Office, 2F City
Hall Annex Bldg. with its duly accomplished forms. Non-attachment of these requirements would mean
immediate disqualification.
4. Post production like exposure control (dodge and burn); color saturation (control); creative cropping is
allowed. Even conversion to black and white color toning (sepia, blue, selenium, etc) as long as it’s done across
the frame and not only in selected areas is acceptable.
5. Photos will be judged on the following criteria:
● Visual appeal (quality and clarity) 30%
● Technical aspect (pictorial composition) 30%
● Artistic aspect (originality and interpretation) 30%
● Overall Impact 10%
TOTAL: 100%
6. All finalist and winning entries shall become a property of the City Government of Zamboanga and shall
have the right to use the photos. The photographer, however, may use the photographs or variants of the
same composition in any other purpose.
7. By submitting, contestants must agree to the following:
● I hereby give permission to the City of Zamboanga or anyone authorized by the City of Zamboanga to
use and/or reproduce any or all digital images for any purpose including multi-media publications
(print, Internet, broadcast television, presentations and internal City use) without compensation to me.
● I understand that my submittal may be used in its entirety or in part and may be revised or combined
with other images for use by the City and its designees.
● I understand that any digital images submitted will become and remain property of the City.
 ● I understand that any digital images submitted may be reviewed by the public and may be displayed in
City and non-City facilities.
● I have received permission from all person(s) in the photograph(s) for use of their image as part of my
entry into the competition.
● I certify that the photos I submitted are unique and original, taken by me and does not infringe upon
any copyright or patent.
● I certify that I have read and understand the rules of the contest.
8. Any submission received after the entry deadline will not be eligible.
9. The decision of the Board of Judges is final and applicable.
10. The top three photos will receive a certificate of recognition and will be awarded with the following
prizes:
● 1st Prize – P10,000
● 2nd Prize – P7,000
● 3rd Prize – P5,000
● Special Awards:
o Bailes y Canciones (including Bandoreal Parade, Dancesport, Original Chavacano Video Music
Festival ) – P3,000 (3 finalists)
o Parade of Lights – P3,000 (3 finalists)
o Mascota de Zamboanga – P3,000 (3 finalists)
o Regatta de Zamboanga – P3,000 (5 finalists)
o Streetdance Competition – P3,000 (6 finalists)
11. The other seventeen (20) finalists (Special Awards) will receive a cash prize of P3,000 and a Certificate
of Recognition.
12. For inquiries, contact Cedrick Zabala of the Special Events Team at 990-1356. Visit the official Facebook
page of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival for more updates.

ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
ENTRY FORM
 Title: ______________________________________________________________ Entry No.:
__________

Date taken: __________________________ Event: ____________________________________________

Camera Used: ______________________ ISO: _______ Shutter Speed: ________ Aperture: ______

Name of Photographer: _____________________________________ Instagram: @________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

Contact Nos.: ___________________________________ Email ad:

______________________________

Description / Narrative (1-2 sentences/up to 50 words only):

By submitting, I agree to the following:

I hereby give permission to the City of Zamboanga or anyone authorized by the City of Zamboanga to use and/or reproduce
any or all digital images for any purpose including multi-media publications (print, Internet, broadcast television, presentations
and internal City use) without compensation to me.
I understand that my submittal may be used in its entirety or in part and may be revised or combined with other images for use
by the City and its designees.
I understand that any digital images submitted will become and remain property of the City.
I understand that any digital images submitted may be reviewed by the public and may be displayed in City and non-City
facilities.
I have received permission from all person(s) in the photograph(s) for use of their image as part of my entry into the
competition.
I certify that the photos I submitted are unique and original, taken by me and does not infringe upon any copyright or patent.
I certify that I have read and understand the rules of the contest.
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Signature over Printed Name