Join the Biggest Photography Fest! Photothon 2025 at Shiv Nadar University – Everything You Need to Know

March 21, 2025 snfblog

Mark your calendars for Photothon 2025 at Shiv Nadar University from March 21 to 23. This important photography workshop in India will unite professionals and amateurs to showcase talent, learn, and connect!

Event Overview

A celebration of the art and science of photography, the Photothon 2025 is more than simply a photographic contest. Workshops, competitions, and interactive sessions are just a few of the activities that will help participants develop their abilities and expand their creative horizons.

Event Timeline

Here is a summary of the important dates and events to ensure a smooth experience:

Start Date for Registrations: March 6, 2025
Entry Submission Deadline: March 23, 2025, by 11:00 PM
Judges Evaluation: March 24, 2025
Results Announcement: March 25, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

This photography fest in India is inclusive and open to all photography enthusiasts:

Open to All: Both professionals and amateurs, regardless of age or gender, are welcome.
Parental Consent: Participants under 18 must obtain permission from a parent or guardian.
Organising Team: Members of the Shiv Nadar Foundation organising team are not eligible to participate.

Workshop Highlights

The Photothon’s series of workshops taught by well-known photographers is one of its most notable aspects:

Satinder Pal Singh Kalra: With over two decades of expertise as a fashion photographer, Kalra helps budding photographers by giving them chances to express their ideas.
Sameer Ashraf: A mentor and multimedia artist, Ashraf contributes knowledge in digital imaging, production, and photography.
Srishti Manchanda: The founder of SMP Studio, Srishti specialises in pregnancy and infant photography and has used her creative vision to shoot over 2,000 families.

Themes to Explore

Participants can choose from three compelling themes, each encouraging a unique storytelling approach:

Shapes & Identities: Capture infrastructure, landscapes, or student moments at Shiv Nadar University.
Nature As An Artist: Showcase biodiversity, flora, and fauna with a compelling backstory.
Photo Story: Capturing action and creating a series of 2-5 photos depicting dynamic campus scenes.

Attractive Rewards

The Photothon offers enticing prizes to recognise and reward exceptional talent:

In addition to two further ₹50,000 rewards, the top winner will get ₹1,00,000.
Each theme winner will get ₹30,000, while ₹20,000 will go to the second-place winner.
Three ₹10,000 encouragement rewards for budding talent.
A unique award of ₹30,000 is available for the best contribution.

In total, 13 awards amounting to ₹4,10,000 are up for grabs.

Registration and Submission

Interested participants can register and submit their entries online:

Fill out the registration form available on the official website. Ensure all details are accurate and complete.
Submit your photographs through the designated submission portal. Each image should be less than 20 MB in size.

Conclusion

Attend one of the most exciting Shiv Nadar University events—Photothon 2025, in association with SONY, a celebration of photography, education, and creativity. This festival has something for everyone, regardless of skill level. Prepare yourself, take your finest pictures, and participate in something unique!