9th place in Getting Ready

Judges

• Great expression and illustrates the humour of getting ready. Behind the scene situations produce some of the best moments in wedding photography. This is one of them. Many of the scenes of women getting into their gowns emphasize the delicate beauty of the dress. And many of those scenes are beautiful. But this image tells me that all is not sweetness and light when preparing to walk down the aisle. Sometimes, probably most of the time, getting ready is a struggle. This is another photograph that makes me smile. The woman's face shows the frustration and stress that happens when things don't go according to plan. She is obviously having a difficult time getting everything to fit just right, despite having four friends help her. The background is simple and doesn't get in the way of the woman's great expression. The hands of the bridesmaids keep the viewers focus on the bride and her apparent delemma.