July 2022
Nominated FINALIST - HIPA
Monthly competition theme: Fashion
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Awards (HIPA) is a prestigious international photography award giving body showcasing some of best photographs of talented photographers around the world.
April 2019
2nd Place Winner - UMBRA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 1st Edition
Professional Category: People- Culture and Heritage
Umbra International Photography Awards launched its first edition of competition last 2018 with a broad list of categories to cater
and showcase the talents of professionals, non professionals and students from all over the world. The categories are People, Architecture, Nature, Fine Art, Events, Sports, Advertising, Portfolio and Umbra Black and White "from Shadows to Light".
Read more about the organization on this website. All winners and shortlisted entries are also posted on this site
www.umbrawards.com
December 2018
Finalist for HIPA December 2018 Instagram Competition
Theme: Night Photography
The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is a prestigious photography competition established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in order to encourage and spread the culture of photography across the world.
Its mission is to be a global leader in developing the art of photography. To contribute in the development of the art of photography globally, discover and encourage talented photographers through the competition and support of scientific and applied photography research.
December 2018
SHORTLISTED/ FINALIST - 8th MOMENTS Photography Competition by National Geographic Abu Dhabi
Theme: Stories of Arabia
Chosen as 1 of the 64 shortlisted entries from the 40,000 entries that entered the competition. The Photo was exhibited in
Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE
October 2018
1ST PLACE - INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS- Philippines {IPA- Filipino}
The International Photography Awards™ conducts an annual competition for professional, amateur, and student photographers on a global scale, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today.
"The Memorial" won 1st place in the Category Architecture-Historic
July 2018
RUNNER UP - NIKON CHOICE AWARD
The Filipino Times and Nikon launched "AKO ANG PILIPINAS- A NIKON PHOTCONTEST"
with the Theme: Lansangan (street photography) for Filipino Photographers in UAE. Out of more than 200
entries shortlisted, 3 photos emerged as winners - 1 winner and 2 runner ups.
March 2018
Curtin University Dubai launched a Photography Competition during the CURTIN URBAN ART FESTIVAL for the general public of UAE and all students in the UAE
Won 2 awards and was given during the awards ceremony in Dubai, UAE.
September 2017
BRONZE AWARD
1st PABA International Photo Competition
MERIT AWARD
4th Golden Orchid International Photography Awards
"Life with Camels" Photo series received two international photo awards in New York City, USA. The competition received thousand of entries from more than 100 countries around the globe.
April 2017
WINNER
NIKON PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - Theme: Lowlight in celebration of Earth Hour
Nikon Middle East launched a photography contest on low light photography. This is in celebration with Earth Hour. This competition welcomed more than 400 entries. Arturo Rivo Jr's portrait of his mom lighting a candle was chosen as the Grand winner. Together with the recognition, he received a newly launched Nikon D5600.
September 2016
SHORTLISTED/ FINALIST
ABU DHABI THROUGH YOUR EYES PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2016
ADTYE is a photography competition open to all, inviting amateurs and professionals alike to capture images that reflect the brand of the Emirate and its original spirit.
The 2015-2016 competition welcomed over 2,000 entries from 62 nationalities across 6 continents. 189 photos were shortlisted after the preliminary judging.
Out of this list of shortlisted, 2 photos of Arturo Rivo Jr. were recognized.
Photos were exhibited in
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 2016
Finalist for HIPA June 2016 Instagram Competition
Theme: Prayers
The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is a prestigious photography competition established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in order to encourage and spread the culture of photography across the world.
Its mission is to be a global leader in developing the art of photography. To contribute in the development of the art of photography globally, discover and encourage talented photographers through the competition and support of scientific and applied photography research.
June 2016
Finalist for ILLUSTRADO MAGAZINE's FACES
Batch 10.
In Collaboration with Nikon Middle East, the Magazine brought one of the most loved and highly anticipated portraiture competitions for Filipinos in the social media landscape.
MODEL: Maricris Cesumission
PHOTOGRAPHER: Arturo Rivo Jr.
May 16, 2016
Awarded 5th Place winner in Al Wathba Photography 2016.
Out of 77 photographers who joined nationwide, 5 winners were chosen.
Theme: Take a photo to promote the beauty of Al Wathba wetland Reserve in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Place: Al Watbha Wetland Reserve, Abu Dhabi, UAE
This is the 2nd annual competition. They aim to launch this competition yearly to promote the beauty of the Wetland Reserve which is a home of many wildlife species of plants and animals.
Winning Photo: "Soaring High and Proud"
SOME MEDIA EXPOSURES
AL ITIHAD NEWSPAPER
THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER
Dec 11, 2015
Awarded 1st Place in the 2nd Annual SPC Photo Awards.
Theme: Perseverance
Place: Abu Dhabi, UAE
This competition is held yearly on its members and anyone who wants to join the photography club.
With Sir Daryl Espiritu (white) and SPC president Sir Arthur Avila (glasses)
Winning shot. From Deira, Dubai vegetable market. This man delivers the goods in stalls
Oct 14 - 17, 2015
SPECIAL SHOT Recognitions
Two Special Shot recognitions in Al Gharbia Photo Competition 2015.
My photo were displayed in Madinat Zayed Wedding Hall, Abu Dhabi UAE from Oct 14-17, 2015.
It was also printed in their Photobook.Thank you very much for all the people behind this prestigious event.
Sept 9- 12, 2015
ADIHEX 2015
Photography Competition
FINALIST
Chosen as one of the Finalist in this prestigious competition.
About the photo:
Emirati's hand designed with traditional henna
All chosen photos were displayed in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from Sept 9 to 12, 2015.
June 19, 2015
International Ramadan
Photography Competition Approved
Entries
Three photos from Ramadan Iftar were chosen for the competition and was posted on their competition facebook page.
Theme: Capture the Spirit of Ramadan
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CapturetheSpiritofRamadan/timeline
