Surf photographers and videographers can have their work recognised and celebrated by entering the 2019 Nikon Surf Photo and Surf Video of The Year Awards.
Now in its eighth year, the annual competition is accepting entries. The competition is open to Australian residents who can submit images taken anywhere around the world in 2018 across the categories of action, lifestyle/portrait and scenic photography. Entries will be judged by a panel of high profile individuals from within the surfing industry including Nikon Brand Ambassador, Stephanie Gilmore. The judges will be tasked with selecting the best single surfing-themed photo from the following criteria: innovation and creativity, dramatic effect and sensory impact, uniqueness and the composition of the photo.
Participants can enter up to 3 photos and 2 videos taken between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. Submissions can be entered at https://mynikonlife.com.au/surfing-australia-2019/, with entries closing on Friday, February 15 2019. Winners will be announced on April 2, 2019
The winner of the Nikon Surf Video of the Year Award will receive the new Nikon Z 6 kit while the winner of the Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award will take home the new Nikon Z 7. Each will come with the new Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S and FTZ adapter.
