{"id":41689,"date":"2019-11-29T13:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T11:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/north-africa\/algeria\/canon-and-uganda-press-photo-award-uppa-pursue-and-strengthen-their-partnership\/"},"modified":"2019-11-29T13:00:05","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T11:00:05","slug":"canon-and-uganda-press-photo-award-uppa-pursue-and-strengthen-their-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/north-africa\/algeria\/canon-and-uganda-press-photo-award-uppa-pursue-and-strengthen-their-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon and Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA) pursue and strengthen their partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Canon (www.CanonCNA.com), the global leader in the field of imaging solutions, provides its support to the Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA) for the fifth consecutive year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The eighth edition of the photography and photojournalism competition showcases Ugandan and East African photographers and photojournalists whose work provides a remarkable contribution to African photography, the freedom of information and education through visual images<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“It is an honour to continue our cooperation with UPPA. This award provides a unique opportunity, notably for young people from Uganda and East Africa as well as talented photographers, to gain international recognition. Especially as the awards are growing in popularity year upon year. Last year, in 2018, we celebrated the inauguration of the East African Photography Award. The participation of Canon Central and North Africa (CNNA) alongside the UPPA has also paved the way for several practical workshops aimed at enhancing the skills of African photographers. These workshops form part of Miraisha<\/em>, the programme we have been offering since 2014 to promote sustainable development in Africa\u201d, stated Roman Troedhandl, Managing Director of Canon Central and North Africa.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The winners of the eighth UPPA, the second East African Photography Award (EAPA) and the fourth Young Photographer Award (YPA), were announced on Saturday, 26 October at the Kampala Railway Station. All three events are supported by Canon and overseen by the FOTEA Foundation,<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The 8th edition of the UPPA was won by Ugandan freelance photographer Katumba Badru Sultan for his photograph \u201cIn Her Own World\u201d. He received a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and an EF 24-70 lens.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The second edition of the EAPA was awarded to Ethiopian photographer Martha Tadesse for her documentary entitled Sifrash Story<\/em>. She won a Canon EOS RP 80D and a 24-105mm lens.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The fourth edition of the YPA, which is aimed at budding photographers and photojournalists at the start of their career, was awarded to the photographer Immaculate Bashaba. Her prize was a Canon EOS 77D and 18-55mm lens. Moreover, she will be able to participate in a seven-month mentoring programme and photo exhibition at the next UPPA.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

In total, three young photographers will take part in the mentoring programme. As part of its backing to this project, Canon will lend EOS 650D cameras with a EF18-55mm lens and provide a grant as a financial contribution to assist the programme and ensure its success.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

These three prizes will be awarded at the start of the free exhibition, which runs until 16 November. During the event, several workshops, debates and screenings will take place. Furthermore, Canon will organise several training sessions for Ugandan photographers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Calendar of activities offered by Canon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

27 October<\/u><\/p>\n

Professional photographers will review the portfolios of Ugandan photographers. These workshops will focus on how to develop your work as a young photographer and select images to be included in a portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

27 October<\/u><\/p>\n

Sumy Sadurni, a certified Canon trainer based in Uganda, will provide personalised sessions to Ugandan photographers who use Canon cameras. They will have the opportunity to work directly with her and broaden their knowledge of the equipment in order to obtain the best results.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

26 & 28 October<\/u><\/p>\n

Owners of Canon cameras and lenses will be able to have their equipment checked and clean for free to ensure they are in tip top condition.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

From 28 to 31 October<\/u><\/p>\n

Canon Speedlite flash training sessions will take place with Abate Damte, a certified trainer. These sessions will be dedicated to finding the best balance between natural light and artificial light generated by Speedlites.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

From 25 to 29 November<\/u><\/p>\n

Canon and UPPA will hold a five-day workshop on the basics of filming using a Canon DSLR camera.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).<\/i><\/p>\n

Media contact:<\/strong><\/div>\n
Canon Middle-East<\/div>\n
Mai Youssef\u00a0<\/div>\n
mai.youssef@canon-me.com\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
About Canon North and Central Africa (CCNA):<\/strong><\/div>\n
Canon North and Central Africa (CCNA) (www.CanonCNA.com) is a division of Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The creation of CCNA in 2015 was a strategic step that aims to enhance Canon’s business in Africa, while consolidating Canon’s presence and exposure in the countries of the region.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to continually reach out to its customers and respond to all the demands of the African market, which is constantly evolving. Canon has been present on the African continent for more than 15 years, through its numerous distributors and partners who together have managed to build a solid distribution and customer base throughout the region. CCNA provides high-end, state-of-the-art technology products that meet the demands of the rapidly changing African market. With more than 100 employees,<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
CCNA manages sales and marketing operations in no less than 44 different countries on the African continent. Canon’s corporate philosophy is “Kyosei – to live and work together for the common good”. For more information please check the website www.CanonCNA.com\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
About the Uganda Press Photo Award:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
The\u00a0 Uganda\u00a0 Press\u00a0 Photo\u00a0 Award\u00a0 (UPPA) (www.UgandaPressPhoto.org)\u00a0 was\u00a0 conceived\u00a0 in\u00a0 2012\u00a0 to\u00a0 offer\u00a0 support\u00a0 and\u00a0 appreciation\u00a0 for Ugandan\u00a0 photojournalists\u00a0 and\u00a0 photographers\u00a0 who\u00a0 sometimes\u00a0 take\u00a0 great\u00a0 risks\u00a0 to\u00a0 document\u00a0 the\u00a0 world around\u00a0 us\u00a0 and\u00a0 keep\u00a0 us\u00a0 informed.\u00a0 Our\u00a0 aim\u00a0 is\u00a0 to\u00a0 promote\u00a0 the\u00a0 best\u00a0 of\u00a0 today\u2019s photojournalism in Uganda and\u00a0 support\u00a0 visual\u00a0 literacy,\u00a0 as\u00a0 well\u00a0 as\u00a0 encouraging\u00a0 a\u00a0 new\u00a0 generation\u00a0 of\u00a0 photographers\u00a0 by\u00a0 focusing\u00a0 on photographic\u00a0 education\u00a0 through\u00a0 our\u00a0 programmes.\u00a0 We\u00a0 also\u00a0 seek\u00a0 to\u00a0 remind\u00a0 the\u00a0 viewing\u00a0 public\u00a0 of\u00a0 the importance of a vibrant press for democratic development.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
As\u00a0 of\u00a0 2016\u00a0 UPPA\u00a0 is\u00a0 a\u00a0 program\u00a0 of\u00a0 the\u00a0 FOTEA\u00a0 Foundation,\u00a0 which\u00a0 was\u00a0 established\u00a0 to\u00a0 provide\u00a0 umbrella support\u00a0 for\u00a0 the\u00a0 UPPA\u00a0 and\u00a0 its\u00a0 satellite\u00a0 activities.\u00a0 These\u00a0 include\u00a0 most\u00a0 recently\u00a0 the\u00a0 East\u00a0 African Photography\u00a0 Award,\u00a0 the\u00a0 Young\u00a0 Photographers\u2019\u00a0 Award\u00a0 and\u00a0 Young\u00a0 Photographer\u00a0 Mentorship Programme,\u00a0 workshops,\u00a0 film\u00a0 screenings,\u00a0 portfolio\u00a0 reviews\u00a0 and\u00a0 exhibitions.\u00a0 Through\u00a0 all\u00a0 of\u00a0 this\u00a0 FOTEA strives\u00a0 to\u00a0 bring\u00a0 together\u00a0 photographers\u00a0 and\u00a0 other\u00a0 visual\u00a0 storytellers\u00a0 to\u00a0 encourage\u00a0 unique\u00a0 voices\u00a0 that document\u00a0 and\u00a0 engage\u00a0 with social change. With the East African Photography Award we\u2019re looking to up the\u00a0 ante\u00a0 as\u00a0 we\u00a0 not only foster some healthy competition with our neighbours but also share our different worlds and perspectives.\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
The\u00a0 winners\u00a0 of\u00a0 the Uganda Press Photo of the Year Award, the East African Photography Award and the Young\u00a0 Photographer\u00a0 Award\u00a0 all\u00a0 receive\u00a0 professional-level\u00a0 camera\u00a0 equipment\u00a0 sponsored\u00a0 by\u00a0 Canon.\u00a0 The prizes\u00a0 awarded\u00a0 are\u00a0 tools of the trade that enable the winners to continue their work and hone their skills. The\u00a0 winners\u00a0 also get exposure through the annual month-long exhibition, as well as in media both online and in print.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
www.UgandaPressPhoto.org\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n

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