Clean your lenses and have your finger firmly placed on the shutter button, it’s time to get photographin’.

Canon Australia has just announced the launch of the inaugural Canon EOS Festival of Photography, which is set to become an annual feature for all those who enjoy photography, creativity and being inspired (which is pretty much all of us yeah?).

The Festival runs for three months from 29 April to 1 August 2010 and comprises four photographic events – Head On Festival; Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPAs); World Press Photo (WPP); and ‘The Sydney Morning Herald Photos – 1440: A Day, a Minute, a Moment’ exhibition.

“By launching this annual festival we’re looking to really show our support of the photographic industry as well as inspire Australians to explore the creative possibilities that photography has to offer,” says Chris Macleod, Brand Manager – EOS, Canon Australia.

For all the details, dates and info on how to get involved, head to www.canon.com.au/worldofeos/festival/