Tecno Announces Shot On CAMON Contest Winners
Tecno announces the winners of the Shot On CAMON mobile photography contest: standout photos, photographers, and results in four categories.
The contest attracted more than 13,000 photos from 40 countries; the $8,000 grand prize went to Nigerian photographer @dominic_films. Winners in four photo categories were also announced.
Tecno Announces Winners of the Shot On CAMON Mobile Photography Contest
The third annual international Shot On CAMON contest, organized by smartphone maker Tecno in partnership with Lonely Planet, attracted more than 13,000 entries from 40 countries. This year’s theme was “Seeing is Believing.” Photographers who took pictures with Tecno Camon series smartphones were eligible to enter.
Entries were judged in five categories, with a total prize pool of $38,000. Four categories focused on traditional photography; the fifth, for AI-generated images, is not included in the selection of winners below.
The grand prize went to Nigerian photographer @dominic_films for his photo Weightless Voyager. He was named TECNO Photography Master and received an $8,000 award.
Portraits: Faces • Unfiltered
The Faces • Unfiltered: Stories Behind the Faces category, dedicated to portraits and people’s stories, was won by another Nigerian entrant, @_shotbykene. The work is titled Unvarnished.
Photographer @dzxl_mxjid from the Philippines took second place with A Glimpse of Joy, while Indonesian photographer @7ustalvin placed third with the portrait The Horse Guard.
Traditions and Communities: Culture • Unscripted
The Culture • Unscripted: Traditions in Motion category focused on local customs, celebrations, and craftsmanship. First place went to photographer @mlpadecio from the Philippines for A Dance of Faith.
@kolkatarchobiwala_ received the silver award for Harvesting the Lilies, while @reuflores took bronze for Threads of a Master.
Low-Light Photography: Night • Unveiled
The Night • Unveiled: After the Light Fades category, dedicated to night photography and shooting in low light, was won by Nigerian photographer @amazing_haywhyclicks_ for Painting Night. Night photography remains a key area of development for Tecno and other smartphone makers.
Photographer @tanvirahmed_1415 from Bangladesh took second place with Light Beyond Darkness. Third place went to an entrant from Malaysia. The results list his handle as @miinkooo_mobile, while the caption for the bronze-winning photo Theater of Shadows gives it as @minkooo_mobile.
Moments in Between: Snapshot • Unspotted
The Snapshot • Unspotted: The Moments in Between category focuses on fleeting actions and unexpected encounters. According to Tecno, the category also showcases the Camon cameras’ ability to capture fast-moving subjects.
The winner was Indonesian photographer @30secondtothemoon. His photo of a skateboarder is titled The Courage to Let Go. @aungkyawzaw.ig took second place and the silver award with A Playful Moment, while @baganphoto placed third with Childhoods.
Organizers’ Feedback and Access to the Photos
Lonely Planet representatives praised the diversity and high quality of the entries. They said travel photography is about more than simply depicting a landmark: it is important to convey the atmosphere of a place and the character of the people who live there or visit it. The winners, the company noted, brought inspiration, emotion, and a sense of ease to their photographs—qualities valued by photographers at every level.
Tecno imaging expert Zhang Liankai said the company’s goal is to develop imaging technologies that help bring creative ideas to life and make it easy to capture moments.
More contest photos, including the winners in the AI-generated images category, are available on the Tecno website: tecno-mobile.com/shot-on-camon-2026/. The captions identify the photographers; images provided by Tecno Camon.
Alongside the contest results announcement, Tecno was also mentioned in connection with the Slim 5G smartphone. A September 6, 2026 publication noted that its design and visual style were inspired by the works of Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian, and Henri Matisse.
