2010 BRIDES Magazine Photo Contest
Bride
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1st Place: Lauren Brooks from Oregon, United StatesJudges Comments
Nicely executed photo of the bride peeking from behind a curtain. I like the limited color palette and use of negative space. Only being able to see one eye and two fingers is effective in conveying a private moment. Another anticipatory image, this is such a simple, high impact frame, it belies the difficulty of getting it.
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Judges Comments
Lovely-lit ambient photo of the bride watching events as sparklers burn around her. I am attracted to this image’s cinematic qualities. I might have cropped off a little more off the right.
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3rd Place: Sunny Kalsi from London, EnglandJudges Comments
An elegantly decorated bride is captured at the moment that she begins to tear up. Strong emotion. A very tight crop on her face might have made an even more compelling photo. The white surrounding her is distracting.
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4th Place: Nick Grove from Cambridgeshire, EnglandJudges Comments
Great use of the surroundings to capture an ethereal, striking portrait.
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Judges Comments
This touching moment is especially strong in black & white. I like how the bride’s expression plays off the woman speaking.
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6th Place: Niamh Baldock from East Sussex, EnglandJudges Comments
One of the best bouquet throwing photographs I have ever seen. It shows the scene and the action, but also shows emotion as well. Perfectly executed. At first, the viewer doesn't see what's happening here.Then it becomes clear in this multi-layered image.The outstretched arms above and below are joined by the bouquet. Sweet. Celebratory moment, perfectly composed.
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7th Place: Adi Susanto from Jakarta, IndonesiaJudges Comments
Simply delightful expression! Makes you smile with her.
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8th Place: Ken Blaze from Ohio, United StatesJudges Comments
Well executed, good use of lines in the curtains to pull off a fairly standard picture extremely well. Unusual, candid and humorous moment. In a contest, a judge wants to see something different, unique. This fits the bill. The image symbolizes the attention given to the bride.
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Judges Comments
This photograph is a joy to view. I love the sense of place and the connection between the older woman and the bride.
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Judges Comments
Some images are just pleasing to look at. This beautiful image is one of them. I love how the geese repeat the pattern of the breakers in the water just ahead.
