2009 BRIDES Magazine Photo Contest
Bride
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1st Place: Daniel Kudish from Quebec, CanadaJudges Comments
After a wedding in the gardens of Old Montreal, this bride dashed into a vintage Italian sports car, just as it started to rain. Kudish caught the bride’s exhilaration as she waved to her guests, with the raindrops, the flowers, and the reflection in the glass adding to the magic.
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Judges Comments
This bride is having so much fun! The smoky sparklers and dramatic background make for a great contrast to the bride’s radiant expression. A moment of pure bliss within an atmospheric tableau creates a lovely image. Dramatic lighting and peak emotion combined with clean composition come together perfectly. The bride’s unpretentious sweater over her wedding gown adds a sweet simplicity to the photograph.
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3rd Place: Brian Wedge from Maine, United StatesJudges Comments
All of the bride’s emotions are visible in her body language. This is a moment that all brides hope for on their big day. A touching moment as a bride views her reflection on her momentous day. Tighter cropping would have offered more impact and intimacy, bringing the focus more quickly to her expression.
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4th Place: Lindsay Parrish from Ontario, CanadaJudges Comments
This is such an unusual shot. The photographer got the bride looking in to a fridge packed full in order to make room for a five-tiered cake.
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Judges Comments
The photographer is showing us the bride’s exquisite footwear AND her obvious excitement. What a great moment!
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6th Place: Anne Ryan from Illinois, United StatesJudges Comments
The bride is the only subject in the shot. Her expression is enough to keep the viewer interested and engaged. Everything from the bride’s eyes to her mouth, neck and shoulders exudes happiness.
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7th Place: Neil Luxford from Kent, EnglandJudges Comments
The photographer has played with silhouettes and reflections to create this beautiful and soft image.
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Judges Comments
You can tell from this one image how much fun everyone is having at this wedding. The bride is the center of attention and beaming.
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9th Place: Ronald Soliman from Delaware, United StatesJudges Comments
The viewer feels like they are there at the altar with the emotional bride during this intense moment in her life. You can see her struggling to fight back the tears.
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10th Place: Siu Ming Fung from New Kowloon, Hong KongJudges Comments
This unusual angle allows the viewer to see the bride’s expression. She is looking down while the photographer looks up at her and the stunning chandelier in the background.
