E-LAPS
INVITATION
Spring '22
CONVENERS:
MALYKA SUHAIL
ASIM MUNIR
SECTION 1:
E-LAPS '22
SECTION 2:
LUMS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
SECTION 3:
REGISTRATION DETAILS
SECTION 4:
EVENT SCHEDULE
SECTION 5:
PRIZES
SECTION 6:
CATEGORY DETAILS
SECTION 7:
COMPETITION FORMAT
SECTION 8:
EVENT SCHEDULE
SECTION 9:
COMPETITION RULES
SECTION 10:
CONTACT US
SECTION 1: E-LAPS '22
On behalf of LUMS Photographic Society, it gives us great
pleasure to invite students from your prestigious institution to
participate in our first virtual event: e-LAPS. As an annual
initiative, we aim to enable all those devoted to the art of
photography to showcase their talent.
e-LAPS is a 3-Day event, filled with excitement, learning, and
intense competitions. All events under the banner of e-LAPS are
very tediously arranged to ward off monotony, and to provide
the participants with an incredible hybrid experience. The
participants will be given all the freedom to play with colors,
experiment with backgrounds, and venture with different
subjects to polish their photography skills.
Attached, you will find further details of the event, including
the registration fee, schedule, and information about the
photography competitions. The event will be held on the 18th,
19th, and, 20th of February ‘22 in a hybrid setting. Our team
sincerely hopes that your institute will join us in promoting
photography in Pakistan by being a part of e-LAPS. We look
forward to your participation.
ASIM MUNIR MALYKA SUHAIL
CONVENER LAPS '22 CONVENER LAPS '22
SECTION 2: LUMS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is one of the
leading higher educational institutes in Pakistan. Not only does
it provide the youth with the opportunity to excel in academia,
but also encourages different forms of art, culture, and talent.
The very existence of multiple student-led societies at LUMS
promotes diversity, which renders the institute unsurpassed in
many academic standards and extra-curricular activities. With
that said, LUMS is also the home for Pakistan’s biggest student
run photography society: LUMS Photographic Society. We
provide all aspiring photography entrepreneurs, not just from
LUMS, but from all over the country, the chance to fully utilize
their talent, and refine it. Some of our techniques include
conducting workshops, competitions, and photo-walks.
Perceiving the growing interest of young, enthusiastic
individuals in photography, LUMS Photographic Society will be
hosting the hybrid edition of LUMS Annual Photography
Summit this year i.e. e-LAPS, Mehfil-e- Tasaweer, Numaish,
Aksbandi, PhotoFM, ‘Kahani’ and ‘Chiragh-e-Umeed’ under its
Social Responsibility Program, during the academic year 2021-
2022. We sincerely hope that you will join hands with us and
become part of our endeavors.
MINHAL AFTAB WARISHA TAHIR
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT
SECTION 3: REGISTRATION DETAILS
Team: 1 – 4 Members
Note: DSLR and Cell Phone categories are compulsory for all
teams
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Step 1: Visit (register.lums.edu.pk)
Step 2: Create an account
Step 3: Log in to your account
Step 4: Select the event “e-LAPS”
Step 5: Fill in all details
Step 6: Submit the form
Step 7: Download the fee voucher
Step 8: Deposit the amount before the due date mentioned
on the voucher
Once the participants have registered, they will receive an
email shortly before the event by our Registrations department.
An invitation to e-LAPS official Facebook or WhatsApp group
will be sent.
PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Early bird registration Fee: PKR 800/- per delegate
Normal registration Fee: PKR 1000/- per delegate
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 17th January 2022
Normal Registration Deadline: 10th February 2022
SECTION 4: ABOUT E-LAPS
At e-LAPS, our goal is to lead in the realm of photography
despite the circumstances and to provide all passionate
photographers with an hybrid platform to showcase their
talent and skills. Not only will participants belonging to
different institutes display their work, but they will also finesse
their talent through the competitions, workshops and panel
talks. They would also be able to virtually connect and network
with fellow photography enthusiasts from all over the world.
e-LAPS is an ideal opportunity for rewarding, learning, and
socializing. Our aim is to help the delegates improve their skills
by pushing them out of their comfort zones to discover the
virgin creative lands within themselves. Needless to say, the
competitions will be the most crucial aspect of the
extravaganza. However, LUMS Photographic Society will be
providing the delegates with an amalgam of fun, while also
demanding effort, in order to make the challenges gratifying
rather than daunting. The events are very well thought-out and
diverse according to the online setting and can therefore test
the contestants on a wide spectrum of photography. LUMS
Photographic society is looking forward to having you on
aboard.
SECTION 5: PRIZES
Prizes:
Competition winners will get a Nikon D3500 with kit lens
Competition runners up will get a gift voucher of Rs. 15,000
Each category winners will get a Nikon vouchers worth
Rs. 10,000
SECTION 6: CATEGORY DETAILS
New Modules: We will be introducing some new modules.
Some of these modules will replace our existing ones and some
of them would be additional.
Photomanipulation *(NEW):
In this module, participants will be provided with a base
image and 5 asset images. Participants will have to use their
photo manipulation skills to combine the base image with
one of the asset images provided to them.
Base Asset Result
Base Asset Result
Stopmotion *(NEW):
The topic of the stopmotion animation will be decided by
the event heads. The process will be communicated to the
participants. It will be a simple process and would not
require many complex materials so the participants can
easily make it at their homes. Eg. Stopmotion using a paper
ball.
The Broll Challenge *(NEW):
Participants will have to make a Broll of them making
Chai/Coffee(milk tea). The duration of this Broll must be 20
seconds, the participants will have complete creative
freedom.
Example: HOW TO FILM THE MOST EPIC COFFEE B ROLL -
Peter Mckinnon:
Redesigning Old Pakistani Ads *(NEW):
We wanted to give our participants a completely new
experience of designing and get their creative juices
flowing. As the name suggests, this module focuses on the
recreation of old Pakistani advertisements. The participants
will be given a reference advertisement, their task will be to
redesign that advertisement in the contemporary context.
They will have complete creative freedom.
Forced Perspecitve:
There are no bounds in this one, it's just YOU, your CAMERA,
and your CREATIVITY. The world may tell you to think
outside the box? We believe there is no box!
To describe this event it one phrase, "The way it looks, isn't
the way it actually is!"
The participants will have to capture images that creates
optical illusion to make an object look closer or farther or
bigger or smaller than it actually is. The photograph will
manipulates the visual perception of human eye to create
fun images that easily attract viewers besides conveying
important information in some cases.
Photo Story (Caption Based Photography):
We'll ask the participants to submit their photo story in form
of 4-5 images with captions; restricted to a specific number
of characters (preferably very less).
Purpose of this event:
It will highlight the importance of proper captions (obvious
reason)
Participants will have a quick reality check that the world
does not have time to read through your jargons and
extensive paragraphs. In order to attract them, you need to
be concise, creative, and let your photographs do the talking
To teach the participants that AESTHETICS are not the
essence of photography (Refer to Camera Lucida by Roland
Barthes), and its the meaning that is powerful
Double/Multiple Exposure Photography *(NEW):
In this genre of photography participants have to
combine/superimpose 2 or more of their photographs to
create a composite image. @mehlum.sadriwala 's
photographs of Konya are perfect examples for this event.
Panorama Story *(NEW):
The inspiration for this event was one of the least used
feature/mode in cameras. As the name of the event suggests
"its the panorama mode." Participants will have to use
panorama mode to depict a story, which will progress
throughout the span of the panoramic image. Participants
will have the option to supplement their shot with any
caption (which is restricted character limit). Some ideas for
topics are evolution, growth, domestic abuse.
Color and Tones *(NEW):
The event will test the photo-editing & colour correcting
knowledge of the participants. This includes skin
retouching, colour harmonies, creative colour grades. We
will first select a RAW photo taken by any society member
or our event Judge. This RAW image will be provided to the
participants who will edit this picture on Lightroom or
Photoshop. The best edited picture will be declared winner
of the event!
Before After
Shadow Photography:
Showcasing the shapes and darkness shadows cast is a
surprising way to enhance a composition. Shadows help
strengthen the photo by adding a sense of balance,
contrast, or dimensionality to the composition.
Self Portrait:
The simple definition of a self-portrait is a picture of oneself.
They are carefully composed, well- thought-out, and meant
to create a lasting impression of yourself.
Motion Blur Photography:
Motion-blur photography can be used to capture a sense of
speed. Long-exposure is used to create artistic images.
Macro Photography:
Macro photography refers to photographing tiny subjects
up close.
List of Modules:
Professional Camera Categories:
1. Photomanipulation
2. Redesigning Old Pakistani Advertisements
3. Photo Story
4. Double/Multiple Exposure Photography
5. Colour Grading GOAT/ Colour and Tones
6. Shadow Photography
7. Motion Blur Photography
8. Macro Photography
Smart Phone Categories:
1. Forced Perspective
2. Self Portrait
3. Panorama Story
Video Categories:
B-roll challenge
Stopmotion Animation
SECTION 7: COMPETITION FORMAT
Professional camera category comprises of 8 different modules.
All modules have a single round. Participants will be required to
participate in ALL modules and send their entries through
email. However, they will have to choose only TWO of the
smartphone category modules, and ONE of the Video category
modules.
Day 1 Modules:
Shadow Photography, Macro Photography, Color and Tones,
and Forced Perspective, Panorama Story
Day 2 Modules:
Photomanipulation, Photostory, Motion Blur Photography, Self
Portrait.
Day 3 Modules:
Redesigning Old Pakistani Advertisements, Double/Multiple
Exposure Photography,
B-roll Challenge/Stopmotion Animation
SECTION 8: EVENT SCHEDULE
SECTION 9: RULES OF THE COMPETITION
1. While on campus, each delegate must wear their ID cards
issued by the LUMS Photographic Society at all times.
2. Teams that fail to participate in any of the events shall not
be eligible for the team trophy.
3. Submitting previously captured photographs will lead to
immediate disqualification.
4. While on campus, delegates are to fully observe COVID SOPs
and are expected to be dressed formally. For online sessions,
delegates must join Zoom meetings using their real name
and participant/team ID provided.
5. English will be the official and working language.
6. Use of foul or abusive language with other delegates or host
team members will result in immediate disqualification,
whether online or on campus.
7. Failure to adhere to management rules will result in
immediate disqualification.
8. Use/consumption of alcohol or any other drugs while on
LUMS campus is strictly prohibited and if found guilty the
team will be disqualified from the event immediately and
expelled from LUMS campus.
9. The schedules or event proceedings are subject to change;
in which case the teams will be intimated as soon as
possible.
10. Damage to LUMS property will result in immediate
disqualification and expulsion from campus with suitable
fines charged.
11. Each delegate is required to join the official
Facebook/WhatsApp group using the details provided while
registering.
12. Delegates in their private cars will not be provided with
parking facilities. However, they may park their cars outside
university premises but at their own risk.
SECTION 10: CONTACT US
Or get a glimpse of Pakistan’s first ever student run
photography society on the following:
FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/lums.photographic.society
INSTAGRAM: @photolums
SNAPCHAT: photolums16
TWITTER: @photoLUMS
Don’t forget to catch the sneak peeks of LAPS on:
LAPS FACEBOOK PAGE:
facebook.com/lumsannualphotographysummit
CONTACT INFORMATION OF PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES:
CONVENER LAPS:
Asim Munir: 0336-1003324
Malyka Suhail: 0324-4870144
HR & REGISTRATIONS:
Karan Kumar: 0333-2982000
Aamna Asif: 0323-5511549
