Reception: Photographs that document festivities from the cocktail hour through the last dance and departure.
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AG|WPJA Q1 2009 CONTEST
Reception: Photographs that document festivities from the cocktail hour through the last dance and departure.
Judges Comment: This is the clear winner in this category. Nice composition and the confetti in the air works very well.
Judges Comment: Another very nice shot with great color, tone and design and a good angle on the couple. Well done.
Judges Comment: Very funny shot. I wish the strobe was not quite as hot and that the color in the background came through a little better but still a nice shot.
Judges Comment: Very nice shot of the bride in the car. The expression on her face is great and the soft quality and tone of the image really help. Nice job.
Judges Comment: Funny shot. Not so sure that the toning helps this. I personally like it better white balanced.
Judges Comment: The look on both of the women's faces during the speech is great. The right side is a little dark compared to the left and I would have lightened the right side a bit to compensate. Also, there is a spot on the forehead of the guy giving the speech that should be removed.
Judges Comment: Nice angle and nice color. I would have brought down the highlights just a bit and opened the shadows to achieve a better balance.
Judges Comment: Nice shot with good composition but the shot could used more detail by bringing down the highlights and opening up the midtones.
Judges Comment: The moment works and the composition is well done. I am not thrilled with the color balance here and would have tried to achieve a more neutral color balance.
Judges Comment: Very nice shot and a great moment but I would have cleaned up all the little spots especially on the left side.
Judges Comment: Funny picture and I always like humor. I am not thrilled with the tilt and wish I could see a little more of her face but still a nice moment.
Judges Comment: Another nice moment. The image could use more highlight recovery to establish detail.
Judges Comment: A nice take on the speech. The yellow background and the pattern create a very nice graphic.
Judges Comment: The woman in the center makes this dancing picture. I would have toned down the highlights in the upper part of her dress and brought down the folks around her who do not add to the image.
Judges Comment: Composition and moment are nice and I like the toning. I wish the feet were not as prominent.
Judges Comment: Nice composition and nice expression on the bride’s face. The groom looks a bit uncomfortable, like he is trying not to look at the photographer but it is still a really nice, strong image.
Judges Comment: Made me laugh. I love her hat, and the cigar and open tie are a nice touch.
Judges Comment: I really like the concept and the color. I wish there were a longer lens, used to make the bride and groom more dominant. I am bothered by the right side but cropping it out doesn't help which is why I think a longer lens would have been more effective.
Judges Comment: Good, strong color and good composition and balance. A very nice limo shot.
Judges Comment: Again, a funny moment. The subject is a bit too hot and the background could use some opening up to make it a bit more effective.