Judges Comments

The birds in flight at the end of the ceremony is nice and the groomsmen dodging them.

A very successful photograph because it combines information with visual impact. The doves help lead the viewer’s eyes across the image from the kiss to the ducking groomsman.

This photo captured a great moment during the ceremony with great expressions and dynamism. The multi layers reading, the composition and the light are added values.

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The faces on the three boys is just great and framed well by the bride and groom.

I really like how you don’t feel the photographer’s presence in this sweet, intimate and well-composed moment. The photographer handled the strong back lighting well.

The eyes in the three children really give a sense of spontaneity, emotion and the movement of the hands is perfect. A skilled photographer recorded a subtle scene to make all of us enjoy the "moment."

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The bridal couple crouched down to the flower girl’s level - it happens in every wedding with the cute kid walking down the aisle but the photographer getting down to their level makes the picture stand out that much more. It wouldn’t if the photographer had stayed standing.

This is just a terrific moment beautifully captured in a solid documentary style.

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Great action and joy. Every part of the frame is a delight.

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The swirling fury of rice makes for a fine image.

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I love how the photographer framed this moment – it takes an expected moment from a timeless ritual to a new level. I also like how the ruffles on the dress complement the texture of the flowers and stage covering.

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A strong example of a great pure love moment.

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The lines, the light, the movement, the gestures, the intriguing and not ordinary composition are the elements which made me to appreciate this picture.

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Great reaction on the guests’ faces as the couple embraces.

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A sweet moment combined with gorgeous light makes this photo a winner. But I think cropping a little off the right would add some impact and bring us to the moment faster.

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Subtle and quietly humorous.

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The intense bride’s expression and the movement of the hands. No wasted space here, everything is appealing and not just because of the exotic wedding.

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A thinking photographer, capturing a perfect storytelling moment.

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A young girl’s pride is captured at the perfect angle isolating her from the adults around her.

Photographer's Comment

On leaving the church all eyes converge on the wedding couple. My eye stopped at this "little maid of honor" looking at this adult world, surprised by so many sounds and excitement around it. By framing the child tight and cutting the heads of adults, I stressed the size of this young girl. I thus reinforced her status as a child. Her expression did the rest. Canon 5D, 28mm, 800 ASA, 125th diaphragm 5.6 ½