Judges Comments

One of my favorite photos from the contest. Very Helmut Newton. Stood out immediately.

I love the body language in this photo. And the glance of the bride is a really terrific candid moment, it was obvious that the photographer had developed a good rapport with the subjects.

Judges Comments

Stark determination that is elegantly composed.

This was a striking photo, and one where I was dying for a caption to know more about the story! The photographer shot at the right time as well, with the hand of the make-up person raised, allowing for a lyrical quality to the photo as well.

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Beauty is ageless.

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I kept coming back to this picture. The color and lighting is great, and I just think the photographer captured something significant with what this poor child is being subjected to. The composition is nice with all the hands as entry points into the photo.

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How often is this photo possible? A bride and groom getting ready right next door from one another. Great frame.

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Rockwell would be proud, Norman that is.

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The bridesmaid in red is the perfect touch in a sea of white.

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Excellent body language and reaction caught by photographer.

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Unusual for this category with strong body language.

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I was really happy with the number of images in this category that were classic photojournalistic moments, sometimes I see too many images relying on just cool composition. I was drawn to this image because it had nice layering AND a humorous moment.