2008 BRIDES Contest
Bride and Groom
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Judges Comments
PHOTO CAPTION BY BRIDES MAGAZINE: Skiles snapped this quirky shot of the bride and groom as they posed in the photo booth they'd rented for their reception at the Dallas Arboretum. The camera's flash casts a showbiz spotlight; its reflection on the booth's metal frame lends a paparazzi feel. Just outside the booth, a meaty hand suggests the presence of a bodyguard—in reality, it's just another well-wisher at this couple's hip gathering.
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2nd Place: Jessica Weiser from Maine, United StatesJudges Comments
The contrast of the bride's soft veil and the groom's harsh military jacket really stand out. We love that you can see one tear streaming down the groom's face. It shows their passion and love for each other.
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3rd Place: Zach Dobson from Indiana, United StatesJudges Comments
The bride looks so comfortable with the groom and her big eyes looking up at him speak a thousand words.
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4th Place: Adam Welch from Colorado, United StatesJudges Comments
This image looks like a painting. The gloomy skies and lush greens make a charming photograph. This image is a classic. Muted tones. Looks like it was shot through a window. Beautiful.
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5th Place: Karen Bridges from Illinois, United StatesJudges Comments
We love that this couple is frolicking mid-jump in a city atmosphere. They are so happy that you feel the same just looking at them
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6th Place: Fjona Wei-ling from West Midlands, EnglandJudges Comments
The environment in this image is so enchanting and the couple's whimsy shows the romance between them.
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7th Place: Tony Marin from Victoria, AustraliaJudges Comments
A bride always needs to feel her best and it just so happens that this bride does. The reflection in this picture is great because it allows you to see other angles of the bride and groom.
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8th Place: Kent Meireis from Colorado, United StatesJudges Comments
The candlelight casts a beautiful, soft shadow on the couple. The bride's expression shows they are in their own world and loving it. Pure romance. The photographer gently brings the viewer into the bride and groom's world. I like how you don't feel the photographer's presence.
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9th Place: Craig Wolfrom from Idaho, United StatesJudges Comments
We love this private moment. It's romantic and framed in an elegant way. Nice, REAL moment. Very well shot with the reflection, light, and composition.
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Judges Comments
There is so much going on in this picture yet your eyes still stay glued to the bride and groom. We love the three plains of activity in the frame.
