Getting Ready: These are the things that take place before the wedding. See the emotion and personality as it’s revealed through the prepping, grooming, arranging, outfitting, and anticipation before the ceremony.
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AG|WPJA Q2 2016 PHOTO CONTEST CONTEST
Getting Ready: These are the things that take place before the wedding. See the emotion and personality as it’s revealed through the prepping, grooming, arranging, outfitting, and anticipation before the ceremony.
Judges Comment: I am drawn to its simplicity and quiet elegance.
Judges Comment: I like the narrative of the woman stepping into the dress. Overall the tonality works well, but I think the image would be improved by removing the upper vignette from the woman’s slip. The tablecloth is too bright and detracts from the narrative. I would like to see this element darker.
Judges Comment: I enjoyed finding this gem among the usual bride preparation photographs. The interesting framing from a lower perspective, plus the bolt of red make this moment a quick and enjoyable read.
Judges Comment: The framing and use of color works well to express the narrative of the young girl. I find the items on the shelf distracting, and would like to see them darker and with a localized soft focus. This would go a long way to balance the composition.
Judges Comment: I like how you don’t feel the photographer’s presence in this moment. The warm backlighting and layers help create a dreamy effect. It would have helped just to crop it a little tighter.
Judges Comment: Very sophisticated image with a lot going on. The reflection in the lower right sets the scene and is complimented by the balloons. I Love you is subtle and not overpowering the image. The lighting and toning are also very complimentary.
Judges Comment: Love this composition and love the contrasting girls with minimal color against the vibrant colors in the rest of the image.
Judges Comment: The strong graphic quality creates a lot of visual interest. The use of black and white, and selective focus is beautifully executed.
Judges Comment: This image has a lot of symbolism and is nicely composed. I would suggest cleaning up the lower left hand corner.
Judges Comment: Another complex image which works very well and is strong graphically.
Judges Comment: The purple is a bold choice but works, because it doesn’t over power the beautiful lighting and composition. However, this image would be very strong in black and white as well.
Judges Comment: The lighting, tonality, composition and textures all work well.
Judges Comment: Very subtle and understated, but nicely executed. The soft black and white tones set the mood.
Judges Comment: Love all the black and negative space which draws you to the center.