Canon Philippines Photomarathon 2009: I was Part of History!
By edelweiz on 18th November, 2009
That’s right. I was one among the hundreds of participants who went up to Tagaytay one chilly Saturday morning for this event. A group of bloggers was invited by Agatep Associates (Canon Philippines‘ PR handler) to cover it and at the same time, enter the contest to experience how it is to join a photomarathon. Canon Photomarathon is an annual event held in several countries in Asia. I guess it is called photomarathon because of the number of themes given. During the Canon Philippines Photomarathon 2009 in Tagaytay, we had three.
I woke up late that day and good thing the group I was with didn’t leave me. I was thankful they waited for me while I rushed to the meeting place (some Shell Station in EDSA). We got to the venue past 8:00 a.m. and immediately got our contest kits at the registration area. The program started five minutes after our arrival. We were just in time, thank goodness.
After the first theme was revealed, photographers of all genders, shapes and sizes hurriedly went out of Tagaytay International Convention Center (TICC) to start taking photos. Shuttles were provided to transport contestants to their places of interest (and inspiration). There were three categories: DSLR, Point and Shoot and Video (new!). Only Canon cameras were allowed. Mine was a Canon 1000D which I bought late last year.
with my fellow bloggers who participated in the photomarathon
For the uninitiated, everything is free at Canon Photomarathon Philippines. From the registration (which is done prior to the event at Canon Philippines website) to the food and transpo, no one shells out bucks. You just have to be there armed with your Canon camera(s) and you’re good to go. A little creativity and some good photography skills and you might end up winning the contest. This year, the prizes at stake were trips for two to Japan and Canon DSLRs, among others. If you wouldn’t be that lucky, find consolation in the lens and body cleaning services they give to the first 500 Canon users.
Canon technicians at work
with Superfriend Nice
venue for the dinner and closing ceremony
foooooood
Due to time constraints because of the overwhelming number of participants this year, Canon Philippines had decided to move the announcement of winners to this week to be able to judge all the entries well.
Taal Lake in the afternoon
kids at Tagaytay Public Market
random people at Starbucks-Tagaytay
I woke up late that day and good thing the group I was with didn’t leave me. I was thankful they waited for me while I rushed to the meeting place (some Shell Station in EDSA). We got to the venue past 8:00 a.m. and immediately got our contest kits at the registration area. The program started five minutes after our arrival. We were just in time, thank goodness.
After the first theme was revealed, photographers of all genders, shapes and sizes hurriedly went out of Tagaytay International Convention Center (TICC) to start taking photos. Shuttles were provided to transport contestants to their places of interest (and inspiration). There were three categories: DSLR, Point and Shoot and Video (new!). Only Canon cameras were allowed. Mine was a Canon 1000D which I bought late last year.
For the uninitiated, everything is free at Canon Photomarathon Philippines. From the registration (which is done prior to the event at Canon Philippines website) to the food and transpo, no one shells out bucks. You just have to be there armed with your Canon camera(s) and you’re good to go. A little creativity and some good photography skills and you might end up winning the contest. This year, the prizes at stake were trips for two to Japan and Canon DSLRs, among others. If you wouldn’t be that lucky, find consolation in the lens and body cleaning services they give to the first 500 Canon users.
Due to time constraints because of the overwhelming number of participants this year, Canon Philippines had decided to move the announcement of winners to this week to be able to judge all the entries well.
So, how was my Canon Photomarathon experience, you may ask. I think it was fun and everybody had a great time. Actually, it was my first time to join a photo contest of this caliber. I really enjoyed. Also, it was nice seeing Tagaytay again. Its enchanting Taal Lake continued to draw tourists and I thought it was a good thing. If my breadwinner schedule permits and my photography skills improve, I will still join Canon Philippines Photomarathon 2010.
Many thanks to Dani Salasalan of Agatep Associates for taking good care of us blogger participants and to Canon Philippines for making this event possible. You guys rock! 
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Thanks too Edel! Buti naman nag enjoy kayo (kahit alam ko sobrang pagod kayo after hehe)
i hope you guys win! balato ha! hehe 
@dani: of course we enjoyed! super bait nyo kaya. thanks talaga. will add more photos and links pa, di pa yan tapos.bagal connection ko eh. hehe.:)
Hello, Clear shots. Love the phot of the two kids on the market. Sayang di ako nakasama, but ala naman ako canon cam.
@Dante: thanks. pwede naman manghiram tapos yun ang gamitin mo. Next time sali tayong lahat! hehe.