Professional photographers reviewing students and amateur photographers’ portfolios

About the Program

FotoFête is an event that will bring photography aficionados together and allow them to share their thoughts and artistry. Aside from idea sharing, it will also provide an opportunity for photography students, art & design students and amateur photographers to showcase some of their works, and to receive feedback from professionals in the industry. In addition, it will help the presenters to network with like-minded young adults, socialize with industry specialists and gain an unparalleled insight into the ins and outs of photography.

Student division & Open division

This presentation will be divided into two groups: full time tertiary students division and open division. Both tertiary students and members of the public with sufficient photographic experience will be eligible to submit their photographic portfolios to Asia Society Hong Kong Center (ASHK). Each portfolio will be carefully reviewed by both ASHK and a panel of specialist judges. 20 portfolios from each division will be selected to attend the presentation day to showcase their work.

Presentation Day

Saturday, October 1, 2016 (10:00-17:30)

Each presenter has to deliver 10 of their photographs in digital format to the panelists within a five-minute period. Presenters should talk about the theme and inspiration of the photographs, how works were created - both technically and creatively. Presenters will be required to explain their interest in photograhy and why they intened to pursue a career in photography. They will then be assessed on their creativity, originality and technical skills and receive immediate feedback from the panelists.

Shortlisted presenters from both divisions will be selected to join a three-day intensive photography course which will be held at ASHK in October and led by professional photography instructors.
 

Panelists

Edwin Lai (Senior Lecturer, Hong Kong Art School; photographer)
Bobby Lee (Photographer)
Marine Mérindol (Development Manager, Asia Pacific, Magnum Photos)
Charlotte Nunn (Specialist and Head of Sale for Prints, Photographs & Works on Paper, Bonhams)
Times Pang (Photographer)
Almond Chu (Photographer)
 

Entry Divisions

• Student Division: full-time students residing in Hong Kong
• Open Division: non-students aged 18 and above
 

Eligibility

Both color and Black and White photos are accepted. All submission must be original. Asia Society Hong Kong Center reserves the right to enquire about any proof of concept and photo development.

Submission

• All portfolios should be no more than 30 photos and submitted in PDF format. No print copies are accepted.
• All portfolios should be emailed to [email protected] with the completed entry form.

Judging Criteria

All submission will be judged based on creativity and technical merits.

Result Announcement

All finalists will be notifited via email. Please click here to download the entry form.