Fujifilm to hold photo exhibition showcasing all things Malaysian
KUALA LUMPUR: Fujifilm Malaysia is inviting all Malaysians to participate in its first ever photo exhibition showcasing photos on all things Malaysian, in conjunction with the country’s 60th Independence Day and the upcoming Malaysia Day.
The ‘Shoot. Print. Share’ photo exhibition is themed ‘My Malaysia Memory’ and the the photo exhibition will be held from November 13 to 19, 2017 at Sunway Pyramid shopping mall with the goal of showcasing some 3,000 photos from the public.
According to a press statement, to participate in the ‘Shoot. Print. Share.’ Photo Exhibition, simply submit physical copies of photos showcasing images that best encapsulate the beauty and unique facets of Malaysia.
Launched on August 11, 2017, the first ever photo exhibition organised by Fujifilm Malaysia aims to promote the joy of taking photos and to gain the satisfaction of sharing the prints with loved ones.
It is also inspired by the increasing demand for photo prints by the millennials who are excited about capturing memories instantly.
According to Fujifilm Malaysia Managing Director, Yoshitaka Nakamura, photo prints have again come into the spotlight and the company acknowledged the fact that printed images resonate with millennials who prefer to preserve precious memories on paper.
“The photo exhibition is not a photo contest. Everybody can participate in the exhibition. Through this event, we hope to promote public interest in photo printing and to inspire everyone that they too can be photographers,” said Nakamura.
“We are confident that the photo exhibition will be well received by Malaysians as it gives them the opportunity to share their personal Malaysian stories through the magic of photography,” he added.
Submission for the exhibition ends on October 15, 2017. The top 100 entries selected as the ‘100 Best Photos’ of the exhibition will walk away with a token of appreciation. The 100 entries will be chosen based on the quality and creativity of the photo content and its message.