Introduction
“Don’t Think, Just Shoot!” is a global photography contest organized by cizucu, open to all creators. In cizucu’s contests, outstanding submissions are curated from among the entries, with the aim of discovering new talent as a platform and supporting the community as a whole.
In this article, we present a selection of works submitted to the “Don’t Think, Just Shoot!” contest, along with the announcement of the awarded artwork.
Featured Artworks
Image by nobutanaka_
nobutanaka_
“Backlight/Couple”
📷 Simple Use Film Camera
cizucu Editorial Team
In these uncertain and often dark times, we sensed a light that is both courageous and generous—like a beacon, enveloping and affirming, offering a sense of hope and reassurance.
Image by fujikko
fujikko
“I wanted to embrace you as you ran towards me, but I wanted to capture the moment instead.”
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M3
cizucu Editorial Team
The deep bond between the boy and the photographer, forged over time, is vividly expressed in this image. One can imagine this photograph becoming a cherished memory for both, lasting for decades to come.
Image by fujikko
fujikko
“Children act on instinct.”
📷 OLYMPUS CORPORATION | TG-6
cizucu Editorial Team
Sometimes, in photography, the final result is not the most important aspect. Observing, waiting for encounters, or chasing after subjects can be meaningful in themselves. In fact, the very act of facing your subject through the lens may be the most significant part of the process.
Awarded Artwork
Image by miho
miho
📷 OLYMPUS PEN EE
cizucu Editorial Team
The pouring light, the shadow of a living being, and the gaze of the man—there is something symbolic about the creature passing overhead, and the man's eyes seem to be communicating something to us. This work captures a powerful moment where the boundary between harsh reality and magnificent fantasy blurs, which is why it was selected as the awarded artwork.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this feature.
This contest, inspired by Lomography’s tagline, focused on capturing the moment rather than compositional or subject beauty, aiming to return to the essence of photographic expression. By occasionally refining your own unique sense of what makes a photograph compelling, you may discover new dimensions of photographic creativity.
From time to time, don’t hesitate to “Don’t Think, Just Shoot!”