WIN a 10-day photography assignment to Japan!

This is your chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan and be mentored by professional travel photographer, Richard I’Anson. From the neon lights of Tokyo to the traditions and temples of Kyoto, Japan is the perfect place for photography enthusiasts.

• Free flights

  Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to Tokyo, Japan.

• 10-day all-expenses-paid trip

  Go on a bespoke trip through ancient and modern Japan with a tour from World Expeditions and TourRadar.

• Learn from a pro

  Receive hands-on experience in everything from shot set up to technique, composition and visual storytelling under the mentorship of travel photographer and Canon Master, Richard I’Anson.

• Adventure gear

  Travel in comfort and style with awesome outdoor adventure gear from our friends at Kathmandu.

• Travel insurance

  As always, we’ve got your back. You’ll receive travel insurance for the duration of your trip from World Nomads.

• Photography tips guidebook

  Lonely Planet’s Best Ever Photography Tips written by mentor Richard I’Anson, will sharpen your skills and your pictures.

  PLUS – Our lucky shortlisted applications will receive a copy too!

  How to apply

  • Shoot your photo story (maximum of 5 images)

    Your images must tell a story about a place you have visited. ‘Place’ may be anywhere; somewhere in your own community or much further away. Each of the 5 shots must have accompanying caption text (1-2 sentences) to help contextualise the shot.

  • Craft a 1500-character essay telling us what winning this scholarship would mean to you

    Your written essay will have significant weighting in the judging process, so think carefully about why you should be chosen.

    Tell us about yourself, your passions, why you love photography, what drives you to take a better shot, where you would like to go with your photography etc. Help us form a picture in our mind of you as a person with your text.

  • Complete the application form including your personal details along with uploading your photos.

    Once you apply, you will not be able to go back and edit your application, so please make sure you are completely satisfied with your essay before you hit the submit button. Each image must be 1MB or under in size. If you’re image is a larger size, you will need to reduce the image size before you commence your application.

     

• Click here for official link
• Deadline: 14 December, 2016