{"id":624527,"date":"2026-06-06T14:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T14:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/624527\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T14:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T14:24:19","slug":"12-images-across-12-topics-in-just-24-hours-oxford-photomarathon-challenges-photographers-to-embrace-imperfection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/624527\/","title":{"rendered":"12 images across 12 topics in just 24 hours: Oxford Photomarathon challenges photographers to \u201cembrace imperfection\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

While most photography competitions encourage a methodical approach to finding perfect compositions and precise editing in post-production, this photography challenge takes the opposite approach.<\/p>\n

The Oxford Photomarathon sees participants capture 12 images across 12 different categories, with the aim of submitting a dozen edited final shots.<\/p>\n

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Behind the event is a group of passionate amateur photographers, who are calling it a \u201c24-hour photographic adventure\u201d challenging participants to think outside the box.<\/p>\n

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Starting at 10:00, participants will receive batches of 4 categories via text message every 4 hours until 18:00, forcing them to think on their feet \u2013 not dwell on compositions \u2013 and \u201cembrace imperfection.\u201d<\/p>\n

The photographers then have until 10:00 the following day to edit and submit their final images. John Whittle, one of the organizers, said, \u201cIt\u2019s as much about encouragement as it is about artistry, offering a low-pressure space where beginners can experiment and seasoned photographers can rediscover the joy of shooting for fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Whittle hopes that, at a time when he often sees \u201cendlessly perfected images,\u201d the Photomarathon will remind photographers that it\u2019s not about having the best gear; rather, it\u2019s about \u201cperspective, storytelling, and the willingness to look again.\u201d<\/p>\n

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All levels of photographer using any kind of camera are encouraged to take part in the Oxford Photomarathon (Image credit: John Whittle (Oxford photomarathon))<\/p>\n

Winning images from each of the 12 categories will be chosen, as well as a best image taken by a junior photographer and the best overall set of images.<\/p>\n

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While the competition is based in the city of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and there is also a prize for the best image taken within the county of Oxfordshire, the marathon is open to photographers located anywhere in the world, without the need to travel to England.<\/p>\n

The Oxford Photomarathon takes place over July 25-26, with the winning images exhibited at an awards ceremony in September where prizes will also be presented.<\/p>\n

The organizers also plan to exhibit the winners’ work within the wider Oxfordshire art scene. Head to the event webpage<\/a> for further information; entry costs \u00a318 (approximately $24 \/ AU$34) or \u00a39 ($12 \/ AU$17) if you were born in 2009 or later.<\/p>\n

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