2007 BRIDES Contest
Ceremony
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Judges Comments
Great quirky retro feel. Cameras, glasses, garb offer a wistful reminiscence of days gone by. There is every type of camera documenting what is happening and only one turned on the crowd. It makes this seem like a one of a kind image. The photographer has captured a very comical moment yet shown the style of the crowd at the same time. Nice composition. Love the way the textures in their clothes work together. Nice moment. Great image in black & white of guests capturing a moment - makes viewer wonder what they saw. The variety of camera and people make this image fun.
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Judges Comments
One would wish the man's face at left wasn't in the frame, or alternatively that it was a bit clearer what he is doing, but the moment overcomes that shortcoming. What a touching scene as the bride holds tightly the hands of the two presumably most important men in her life, her new husband and her father. It's a picture that might work – in an album as part of a series of images from the scene - cropped much tighter, showing only the bride holding the hands, perhaps with the groom's flower at the upper left corner of the tighter crop. A very tender, poignant image. Heartbreakingly beautiful portrait of the bittersweet transition from daughter to wife. This photo puts the spotlight on the bride, while communicating the importance of the people who are closest to her. Clasping hands with her father and her new husband, she's poised in the middle of her past and her future. She rests her cheek on her father's hand in a beautiful and tender gesture. The light and framing, besides the subjects, make this image stand out.
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Judges Comments
Just a great wedding moment. Is he looking to the heavens for confirmation of the vow he's about to take? Not sure if he's trying not to cry, or looking for a blessing, but it's a photograph of very deep, but quiet, emotion. Very funny! The close-up on just the two figures is great. Is the groom crying or praying? Nice composition.
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4th Place: Greg Brown from Iowa, United StatesJudges Comments
Very sweet triangle of sentiment. Makes the viewer feel wrapped in the embrace. OK, there are lots of hugs and kisses at weddings, but this touching moment shows a little boy who can't wait to get in on the action. The photographer shows great awareness and compositional skills here. Great range of emotion. The intensity of the groom is the same in the boy.
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5th Place: Paul Simpson from Dorset, EnglandJudges Comments
I love that the groomsman/groom look like little boys goofing off in church. They are supposed to be so responsible and old enough to get married but they are just having a good time. The classic, "what me, nervous?" signal injects some levity into a solemn occasion. It's a feeling I imagine just about any groom can relate to, and fun to see it caught on film.
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Judges Comments
Touching, serene off moment. The eye contact between the little girl and the adult, and the quiet “shhhh†says it all. Humorous moment caught of the kids getting scolded while bride is not looking. Great photo! Nice crop. The body language of this image is so capturing. It makes me want to straighten up and keep quiet!
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Judges Comments
Touching, serene off moment. The eye contact between the little girl and the adult, and the quiet “shhhh†says it all. Humorous moment caught of the kids getting scolded while bride is not looking. Great photo! Nice crop.
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Judges Comments
This is such a great moment. Even though the background is white, there is still so much to look at. I love all the details in the groom's clothing and hair. You really get a sense of his personality and the sweetness of the moment in such a simple image.
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9th Place: David Biesse from Ontario, CanadaJudges Comments
The woman stands out from the richness of color and activity around her. She is so interested in something but not the action that is going on behind her.
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10th Place: Kay Meyer from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
A quiet moment of anticipation is captured in this picture. It's as if the bride just can't wait to get started. The tiny, little lean left by the bride makes the picture. You can almost see the anxiety on her face. Good job by the photographer in capturing this moment. Another great moment of the bride and her girls peeking out the window - you can feel their anticipation. Nice composition and light. Very sweet moment. The clock in shadow is a nice touch.
