TECNO has partnered with Lonely Planet to launch the ShotOnCAMON 2026 photography competition under the theme “Seeing is Believing,” giving Kenyans an opportunity to showcase their creativity through mobile photography while competing for cash prizes and international travel experiences.
The competition invites participants to capture authentic moments of everyday life using their TECNO CAMON smartphones. From Nairobi’s vibrant streets and iconic matatu culture to the beaches of Diani and the bustling markets of Kisumu and Eldoret, the challenge encourages Kenyans to tell their stories through compelling images.
Running from May until October 11, 2026, the contest is open to professional photographers, content creators, and everyday smartphone users who enjoy documenting life through photography.
Last year, Kenyan creator Patrick Biwot, popularly known as StarChase, emerged among the global winners, highlighting Kenya’s growing influence in mobile photography and digital storytelling.
Massive Prizes Up for Grabs
Participants will compete for prizes across multiple categories, including:
- Grand Prize (1 Winner): Over KES 1 million in cash plus an all-expenses-paid luxury trip to the Philippines.
- Gold Prize (5 Winners): KES 390,000 cash plus a trip to the Philippines.
- Silver Prize (5 Winners): KES 260,000 cash.
- Bronze Prize (5 Winners): KES 130,000 cash.
- TECNO Friend Prize (10 Winners): A brand-new TECNO CAMON 50 Series smartphone.
For many participants, the winnings could help fund education, support content creation careers, start businesses, clear debts, or provide financial support to families.
How to Participate
Entrants are required to:
- Capture photos using a TECNO CAMON smartphone with the camera watermark enabled.
- Post the image on Instagram using the hashtags #ShotOnCAMON2026 and #TECNOCAMON50Series.
- Submit the high-resolution image via email to shotoncamon@tecnomobile.com or upload it through the ShotOnCAMON Gallery on the official website.
- Use the subject line: “Kenya + @YourInstagramUsername + ShotOnCAMON.”
- Attach the original photo and a screenshot of the image details.
Competition Categories
Participants can submit entries under five categories:
- Faces · Unfiltered – Authentic portraits showcasing natural skin tones, emotions, and individuality.
- Night · Unveiled – Images capturing Kenya’s nightlife, city lights, and evening atmosphere.
- Culture · Unscripted – Genuine moments featuring local traditions, cuisine, festivals, and crafts.
- Snapshot · Unspotted (Telephoto Special) – Creative zoom photography highlighting overlooked details.
- AI · Unimagined (AI Gallery Special) – Entries featuring both an original image and an AI-enhanced version created using TECNO’s AI Gallery tools.
Celebrating Real Stories Through Photography
TECNO says the competition aims to celebrate authentic human experiences, diverse cultures, natural skin tones, and everyday moments that often go unnoticed.
To ensure fairness and professional evaluation, expert photographers from Lonely Planet will join TECNO’s imaging specialists on the judging panel.
Winning photographs will be featured in TECNO’s annual global photography book and showcased at international exhibitions and media platforms, providing winners with global exposure.