Now on its 10th year which was started by the American Photographer, Designer, and Author himself Scott Kelby, the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk has grown immensely in size and popularity since the inaugural walk in 2007. Last year, over 196 countries, and 4,416 cities with a total of approximately 25,000 photographers participated the 9th Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk exploring the corners of the world through photography and social community. In Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao Leg, there were 58 hobbyists, students, and professionals who converged the annual event.
This year, Cagayan de Oro located in the Northern part of Mindanao, Philippines will once again join the world's most anticipated global and social photography event, the 10th Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk happening on October 07, 2017 together with thousands of cities all over the world. The Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao Leg will be led by Clement Dampal II, a CDO-based Diversified Lensman, who also happened to be the Official Photo Walk Leader last 2015, and 2016 editions. Additionally, the Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao Leg is in partnership with the Camera Club of Cagayan de Oro.
In this Leg, the Photo Walk aims to promote Cagayan de Oro City itself including some parts of its neighboring area from heritage to tourism, the people's daily activity, infrastructure to growth, culture and the arts, wherein the viewers will have a bigger view of the endless possibilities of fun to experience. This will also gives the participants an opportunity to actively engage in social events promoting the quality of life. It will start at Gaston Park, near the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral around 7 in the morning on the said date.
Aside of the Photowalk, registered participants of the Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao Leg led by Mr Dampal, will automatically join the Local Photography competition which was introduced by himself last 2015, and have the chance to win exciting prizes from the sponsors.
Registered photographers joining the CDO-Northern Mindanao Leg photowalk are requested to bring the following:
This year, Cagayan de Oro located in the Northern part of Mindanao, Philippines will once again join the world's most anticipated global and social photography event, the 10th Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk happening on October 07, 2017 together with thousands of cities all over the world. The Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao Leg will be led by Clement Dampal II, a CDO-based Diversified Lensman, who also happened to be the Official Photo Walk Leader last 2015, and 2016 editions. Additionally, the Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao Leg is in partnership with the Camera Club of Cagayan de Oro.
In this Leg, the Photo Walk aims to promote Cagayan de Oro City itself including some parts of its neighboring area from heritage to tourism, the people's daily activity, infrastructure to growth, culture and the arts, wherein the viewers will have a bigger view of the endless possibilities of fun to experience. This will also gives the participants an opportunity to actively engage in social events promoting the quality of life. It will start at Gaston Park, near the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral around 7 in the morning on the said date.
Aside of the Photowalk, registered participants of the Cagayan de Oro-Northern Mindanao Leg led by Mr Dampal, will automatically join the Local Photography competition which was introduced by himself last 2015, and have the chance to win exciting prizes from the sponsors.
-Digital Single Lens Reflex/Translucent cameras, and/or Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens cameras
-Point-and-Shoot camera owners are also welcome to join
-A good tripod
-Extra shirt
-Bottled water
-Pocket money
In addition to the event, photo walkers will be able to upload their favorite picture to the popular Global Photo Walk contest for a chance to win a 1-year membership to www.kelbyone.com, a DSLR, gift cards, apps, camera bags and more. We will also name a Grand Prize winner and 10 finalists to be selected by Scott Kelby himself!
The event is free, but pre-registration is required and is limited to 50 participants only. Register at:
Additionally, participants can connect socially before, during and after the event using the hashtag #WWPW2017 hash tag on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About KelbyOne: Formerly The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and KelbyTraining.com, KelbyOne is the leading resource for online creative education worldwide. For more information, please visit www.kelbyone.com.
About Clement Dampal II: A Self-taught Diversified Lensman based in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, Philippines who owns the travel site: www.bestspotsph.com. Founder of the Camera Club of Cagayan de Oro, and Co-founded the Mindanao Avian Photographic Society. Clement is a 3rd-time Photo Walk Leader of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk and also the City Ambassador for the 24 Hour Project- A worldwide documentary project for 2 years consecutive. Clement was featured at Manila Bulletin's Picture Perfect Photographer of the Week, Finalist of Urbanlife's Photographer of the Year (2016), and ACADEO's (About Cagayan de Oro) Photographer of the Year (2016).
The Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao Leg is brought to you by:
Event partner: Apple Tree Resort and Hotel
Major Sponsors: Project Lupad, Clement Dampal Photography, Modtrade, Colours
Minor Sponsors: Jeep See Tours and Events, Canon DHUB, Carl's Buy and Sell, and E-Shop Camera Accessories and Equipments.
Also brought to you by the following: Pizzarella CDO, Trio Award Haus and Printing Services, Photoline, Pag-asa Pawnshop.
In partnership with these following media: Business Week Mindanao, Mindanao Daily News, Best Spots PH, Mimai Scribbles CDO, CDO Dev, Around CDO, Eats Good To Be in CDO, Easy Rock 96.9 FM Station, The Explorer's Channel, and Cagayan de Oro Times.
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