IP GUANGDONG, a comprehensive image branding platform for Guangdong, is approaching its first anniversary. We are officially launching a global call for entries for the Guangdong Annual Album. We invite you to show the world through your lens: what does Guangdong look like?
Theme
Guangdong: Above and Beyond
Overview
The album features four chapters—Faces, Scenes, Moments, and Landscapes. Through a curated collection of diverse visual works, it showcases Guangdong's progress in multiple fields, including high-quality development, sci-tech innovation, urban-rural development, quality of life, and ecological environment protection.
Categories
I. Guangdong Faces
The people who give Guangdong its character. From everyday acts of courage to quiet perseverance in workshops and labs, these faces show dignity, warmth, and the spirit of mutual care. This is the human side of Guangdong.
II. Vibrant Scenes
A province forever in motion. International airshows and trade fairs, dragon boats slicing across rivers, bustling ports at dawn, and streets alive with festivals. These scenes capture the energy of a place that never stands still.
III. Lingnan Moments
Time marked by tradition. The same rituals that launched dragon boats a thousand years ago endure still. Harvest seasons, ancestral festivals, cups of Kung Fu tea poured with unhurried care—this is Guangdong's living calendar.
IV. Universal Landscapes
A land where the built and the wild coexist in harmony. Glass towers rise beside ancient villages; modern bridges span waters where white dolphins still breach. In the highlands, pangolins move through misted forests; along the coast, mangrove roots hold the shoreline steady. City, mountain, and sea—Guangdong does not choose between them. It holds them all.
Submission Details
Timeline: From now to May 24, 2026
Selection Criteria:
Format
Both color photos (single or series) and video works are welcome.
Information
Each entry must include: title, creator, location, date, and a brief description (under 80 words).
Technical Specifications
Photos must be in JPG format, with a minimum long-side resolution of 1920 pixels. For printing quality, original files or 300dpi resolution are preferred. Videos should ideally be 60–90 seconds, without watermarks. Subtitles must be in Simplified Chinese or English.
Integrity
Basic adjustments (lighting, color tone, minor retouching) are permitted. Composition, synthesis, or re-creation of content is prohibited. Works must have been created within the past year (the more recent, the better).
Participant Benefits:
Platform Exposure
Qualified entries will be directly included in the IP GUANGDONG Global Resource Sharing Platform (www.ipguangdong.cn).
Official Publication
Outstanding works will be selected for inclusion in the 2026 Guangdong Annual Image Album (Print and Digital), showcased at international cultural exchange events, and presented to global guests as collectibles.
Multi-Channel Promotion
Selected works will be promoted via the IP GUANGDONG website, WeChat Public Account, Video Channel, international social media accounts, and various media outlets.
Professional Community
Exceptional creators will be invited to join the IP GUANGDONG professional community, gaining priority access to official photography/video competitions, exhibitions, and offline events.
How to Participate
Visit www.ipguangdong.cn to register an account, and upload your work.
Note: Participants must select the event "2026 Guangdong Annual Image Album" and tag their submission with #2026GuangdongAlbum. Otherwise, the entry will not be considered.
Terms & Conditions
No watermarks. AI-generated content is strictly prohibited. Original EXIF data and RAW files must be retained. Failure to provide original proof in case of copyright disputes will result in disqualification.
By uploading, participants agree that IP GUANGDONG and its authorized third parties may use the works for non-commercial purposes (publication, exhibition, online promotion, etc.) without additional compensation.
Submission of a work constitutes full understanding and acceptance of all terms in this announcement.
IP GUANGDONG reserves the right of final interpretation of this event to the extent permitted by law.
