PHOTO CAPTION BY BRIDES MAGAZINE: While sipping sweet tea during the wedding party’s hair and makeup session, Bridges unwittingly triggered a group craving for pre-ceremony snacks. Off they went to McDonald’s, where he took this shot of the bride contemplating the menu. Though she’s wearing a veil and a strand of pearls with her striped tee and sandals, the other customers are oblivious, which adds to the surreal feel.

JUDGES COMMENTS: I chose this image for its strong documentary feeling. The photographer stuck with his subject ... and it paid off.