The Canon Lounge

Canon supports visual storytelling at the Canon Experience space


Canon, a world leader in imaging systems and solutions, is proud to be a partner of the Visa pour l'Image festival for the 36th consecutive year. During the festival in Perpignan, expert technicians from Canon Professional Services (CPS) will be on hand to check and clean accredited photographers' Canon equipment at the Canon space. Professional photographers will also have the opportunity to borrow the latest Canon cameras.
Canon confirms its commitment to supporting the next generation of photojournalists and will once again enable 25 photography students from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to attend Visa pour l'Image. During this eighth Canon Student Development Program, students will have the opportunity to participate in workshops led by professionals, attend lectures, take guided tours of exhibitions, and submit their portfolios to renowned professionals in the world of photography.

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The programme offers aspiring photographers from across Europe, Middle East and Africa an incredible opportunity to meet leading industry experts and have their portfolio professionally assessed.

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Why visit the Canon Lounge


*Have your equipment serviced
*Test the latest Canon products: cameras, printers, Apps, etc.
*Meet technical experts
*Be inspired by the experiences of other photographers
*Show your work

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Visa pour l'Image: Current events around the world

Since 1989, the Visa pour l'Image International Photojournalism Festival has offered an annual window on the world in Perpignan. It is a unique opportunity to look back on the events of the past year, covering a range of topics and perspectives related to social issues, conflicts, and observations on the state of the world.

The program includes: exhibitions, evening screenings, workshops, portfolio reviews, education, and awards and grants.

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