OPPO’s Imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 drew over a million entries from 81 countries, showcasing the unparalleled power of mobile photography to capture profound moments. This year, the awards spotlighted 56 exceptional images at Paris Photo 2024, each revealing the universal language of love, connection, and culture.
As OPPO’s commitment to technology meets humanity, the awards demonstrate that mobile photography isn’t just about snapping pictures; it’s about sharing meaningful stories that unite us all. Through these award-winning images, photographers illustrate how OPPO’s advanced imaging technology empowers everyday users to capture and preserve life’s fleeting beauty, frame by frame.
Beyond Capturing Moments: Stories of Pure Joy and Innocence
In the photo Summer by Hutuo River, amateur photographer Liang Xibing captures a boy’s joy playing by the river in Hebei, China, his laughter filling the air as bubbles float around him. Taken with OPPO’s Find X7 Ultra, the vivid shot won the prestigious Master Award at the Imagine IF Photography Awards. Liang shares, “With the OPPO Find X7 Ultra, I don’t have to worry about missing a good scene, and I can share it directly after shooting.”
Liang, a father himself, sees mobile photography as an easy way to capture memories as they unfold. His work reveals how OPPO’s imaging technology frames moments with precision, enabling powerful snapshots of youth and innocence. “A good photo isn’t just a visual snapshot. It resonates emotionally and connects with the viewer on a deeper level,” he adds, capturing OPPO’s mission to immortalize life’s fleeting emotions with ease.
Intergenerational Bonds: Threading Memories Across Generations
Another striking image, Thread by Kazuyuki Kawahara, a Bronze Award winner, portrays a day in the Japanese countryside where three generations connect through shared memories. Kawahara’s photo series, taken with OPPO’s Find X7 Ultra, features his daughters and their grandmother, who lives with Alzheimer’s. Together, they engage in simple acts like playing with strings and putting on lipstick, all reflecting love and family ties.
With each shot, OPPO’s technology captures the subtle beauty of family connections and the joy found in daily moments. Kawahara reflects, “Photography allows everyone to hold on to memories that words can’t express.”
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Unspoken Bonds: Love Captured in Unique Portraits
In Unspoken Bond, Hana Galal Gad from Egypt captures the timeless bond between a man and a horse. This piece, celebrated in the Portrait category, mirrors Gad’s own memories of horseback riding in his youth. Now a father himself, Gad sees his child finding freedom and joy in the same way. He says, “OPPO’s imaging technology brings out the story within each image, combining precise details and natural light to create an emotional impact that feels authentic.”
Embracing Cultural Narratives: A Window into Daily Life
Kyaw Kyaw Winn’s Ordinary Life, a winning entry in the Travel category, reveals a touching view of Myanmar’s countryside. A cowboy, with his loyal dog beside him, leads his cattle to pasture. Through Winn’s lens, OPPO’s technology captures the rich simplicity of rural life, celebrating the harmony between man, animal, and nature.
Winn emphasizes, “A photo can tell a story without using words and helps us understand the lives of others. It brings people closer by showing common experiences and emotions, no matter where they are from.” With features like wide-angle lenses and autofocus, OPPO’s technology helps photographers achieve unmatched clarity and depth.
About OPPO
Since the launch of its first mobile phone, Smiley Face, in 2008, OPPO has been driven by a passion for design and innovation. Today, OPPO’s Find and Reno series bring users around the world advanced technology paired with a unique aesthetic. With its ColorOS and global presence in over 70 countries, OPPO continues to enhance the lives of over 40,000 employees and countless customers worldwide.
