2010 BRIDES Magazine Photo Contest
Bride and Groom
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Judges Comments
This tight photo of the groom's playful kiss and the reaction of the bride is perfectly framed and executed. If no other photo was taken on their wedding day, I think the bride and groom would have been thrilled to have just this one image.
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Judges Comments
Perfect image of marital bliss. Lots of atmosphere and warm light. Love the dog in the right corner of the frame and sense of motion.
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3rd Place: Gerhard Nel from Zuid Holland, NetherlandsJudges Comments
This is a wonderfully spontaneous photo that suggests all the good that lies ahead for these two.
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Judges Comments
Extremely tender moment. More attention to cropping and tonal quality would strengthen the image.
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Judges Comments
Pride and joy in the face of the groom as he shows off his wedding band are reasons enough this photo is a winner. Terrific expressions and a pleasing color palette make this photograph a winner.
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Judges Comments
Great expression on the bride although the whole moment feels slightly off. The framing and element of surprise is nice, but there is a little too much sky in the frame.
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7th Place: Aidan Dockery from Bangkok, ThailandJudges Comments
The expressions, light, and framing of the bride and groom create a lovely candid portrait of the bride and groom as they listen to others during their reception. The groom's face, with the bride's hair framing his eye, create a touching moment.
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8th Place: Dimitris Balaskas from Thessaloniki, GreeceJudges Comments
There were a number of wonderful champagne-popping photos, but this one had a little extra bit of interest to it. Lovely evening light lit the groom and part of the bride. The angle of the shot cleans the background and shows off his coat tail as he shook the champagne violently. Cool image. I like the mysterious mood created by the couple’s contrasting body language and low angle.
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9th Place: Przemyslaw Pokrycki from Mazowieckie, PolandJudges Comments
A touching moment of the bride and groom at what looks like the reception or post-wedding. Their tender touch is framed wonderfully by the other guests and the priest. The photographer didn't stop looking for moments and captured a very telling exchange between bride and groom just by being there and being ready. Subtle, but I find the gesture of the hands really interesting. I also like the multiple layers.
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10th Place: Kirsten Lewis from North Carolina, United StatesJudges Comments
Nice expression, crop and tonal range. Light and fun.
