2010 BRIDES Magazine Photo Contest
Getting Ready
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Judges Comments
Liquid courage? Male bonding? Either way, it makes for a classic photograph. Sheer fun. Love the expression of the man in the middle. Sense of camaraderie and celebration. Three sets of suspenders enhance the graphic composition.
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2nd Place: Ron Storer from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
Great little moment of the preparations that no one ever thinks about. I bet the bride loved this photo! Nice moment detailing the little things that happen behind the scenes that make the big things work. Good job getting inside the story.
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3rd Place: Monica Donovan from Vermont, United StatesJudges Comments
Excellent use of an overhead perspective and a joyful expression make this a very successful photograph.
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4th Place: Daniel Kudish from Quebec, CanadaJudges Comments
A sense of mystery is created by the hands and the veil as the bride gets ready. Nice job of editing to find this moment in the take. Lovely detail of the pre-ceremony preparations. The juxtaposition of the hands makes this an intriguing moment. Cropping a little tighter on the left and right will add to its graphic appeal.
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Judges Comments
Nice seeing of a bridesmaid looking for a directions on her blackberry to properly fit the bride into her dress.
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6th Place: Brian Widdis from Michigan, United StatesJudges Comments
Lovely joyous expression on the bride. Sense of motion and energy with a great deal of warmth. Little girl clutching gown so seriously is a sweet addition to the image.
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7th Place: Kathy Widdis from Michigan, United StatesJudges Comments
Usually this photograph has two people in it which makes this sole groomsman interesting. His body position and his glance make me curious of the scene around him.
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8th Place: Mark Wallis from Derbyshire, EnglandJudges Comments
Charming juxaposition of the bride's elegance and the kitchen's mundaneness. A foreshadowing of life after the wedding.
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9th Place: Andrea Taylor from Georgia, United StatesJudges Comments
Sweet quiet moment of connection between the two women. It has a subdued tenderness.
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10th Place: Kurtis Bowersock from Indiana, United StatesJudges Comments
Perfect composition with arms coming into the frame at each side add energy. The bride has an expression that makes one feel the tension of the moment. Starkness of B&W makes it even more compelling.
