IPA Announces partnership with OnePlus: The OnePlus 9 Series comes on board as the official smartphone of IPA 2021
The OnePlus 9 Series comes on board as the official smartphone of IPA 2021
The partnership aims to make great photography more accessible with OnePlus’ advanced camera system through Natural Color Calibration with Hasselblad
June 7, 2021. The International Photography Awards today announced a three-year partnership with global technology company, OnePlus. Through the partnership, the OnePlus 9 Series will be established as the “Official Smartphone of IPA 2021” and sponsor IPA’s annual global photography competition.
The newly forged partnership aims to explore the endless possibilities of mobile photography while honoring the achievements of master photographers and visual storytellers around the world. By becoming the “Official Smartphone of IPA”, OnePlus demonstrates its commitment to the photography industry by continuously extending the frontiers of mobile technology for users to uncover new possibilities in capturing their creative vision. OnePlus will sponsor IPA’s main professional prize, “Photographer of the Year”, and non-professional prize, “Discovery of the Year”, which are $10,000 and $5,000 respectively.
Mr. Hossein Farmani, founder of IPA and Farmani Group, commented, “The International Photography Awards has dedicated itself to discovering and promoting excellence in photography and we are happy to announce our partnership with OnePlus, a company that continues to push the boundaries in technological advancement, welcoming them as the Official Smartphone of IPA. We look forward to working together to continue making great photography more accessible, expanding the reach of the IPA’s mission to discover and promote photographic talent in all corners of the globe.”
Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus, said, “OnePlus is dedicated to providing the best mobile experience possible to users, and we are taking that vision to a new stage today by partnering with the distinguished photography platform IPA. It is an honor to be a part of this prestigious event. We look forward to working closely with IPA and inviting the world to experience new ways to capture the world around them using mobile photography.”
In conjunction with its dedication to elevate the experience of mobile photography, OnePlus has recently taken a major step forward with its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the OnePlus 9 Series. Launched in March, the premium smartphone lineup features an unparalleled camera system co-developed with legendary professional camera manufacturer Hasselblad, whose cameras have captured some of the most iconic moments in human history such as man’s first steps on the Moon. The new flagship camera system – Hasselblad Camera for Mobile – brings multiple breakthroughs in smartphone photography.
About IPA
The International Photography Awards is an annual competition for professional, non-professional, and student photographers from all over the globe, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today. The mission of IPA is to recognize and support extraordinary photography masters and discover emerging talents while also providing them with a platform to share their works and become known on an international level in the photography community.
For more information, visit www.photoawards.com/.
About OnePlus
OnePlus is a global mobile technology company challenging conventional concepts of technology. Created around the “Never Settle” mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing together with its community of users and fans.
For more information, please visit OnePlus.com.
Joanne Carter
Joanne Carter is a British photography journalist, editor, curator, and the founder of *TheAppWhisperer.com*, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to mobile photography and art. Since its launch in 2009, TheAppWhisperer has become an international hub for artists of all levels to discover, learn, exhibit, and engage with contemporary photographic practice.Built on principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic excellence, Joanne has spent almost two decades championing mobile photography as a serious artistic medium. Through interviews, critical essays, exhibitions, competitions, and education, she has helped shape and document the evolution of mobile art on a global scale.Her work has taken her internationally, lecturing on photography and mobile art at institutions and events including the Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, alongside appearances in the UK and Europe. She has served as a juror for international photography and mobile art awards across Portugal, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Italy, and the UK.Joanne is also the founder of *TheAppWhispererPrintSales.com*, one of the first online galleries dedicated exclusively to collectible mobile art, connecting artists with collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia.Before founding TheAppWhisperer, Joanne worked extensively in print journalism and photographic publishing, including roles at a paparazzi photo agency and as deputy editor of a leading photography magazine. Her freelance journalism, criticism, and commentary have been published widely in both the UK and the US, with bylines in *The Times*, *The Sunday Times*, *The Guardian*, *Popular Photography*, *NikonPro*, *DPReview*, *Which?*, *Vogue Italia*, *LensCulture*, the *BBC*, and more recently, the *Financial Times*, where her published letters on photography continue to contribute to wider conversations around the medium.Alongside her editorial and curatorial work, Joanne’s own photographic practice has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Europe, South Korea, and the United States. Her work increasingly explores themes of grief, loss, death, memory, and the body.Her current research interests centre on grief, death, and poverty, with forthcoming postgraduate study leading towards doctoral research in these areas.Joanne is currently developing new long-form writing and photographic projects and is available for commissions, editorial projects, speaking engagements, and collaborations.Contact: joannetheappwhisperer@gmail.com)
