AG|WPJA The Artistic Guild of the WPJA

Judges Comment: I love how the tight framing gives this fun and uninhibited moment even more energy. The extra figure takes the story to a higher level. The color is lovely too.

Judges Comment: This image is all about the woman’s great energy.

Judges Comment: I find this image very intriguing. I want to know more. I appreciate how the photographer adds to the mystery by choosing a wide perspective and waited for the moment.

Judges Comment: I like the odd surrealism and how the warmth of the horse head stands out.

Judges Comment: Nice color and simple but strong graphic appeal. Really love this composition.

Judges Comment: Really beautifully balanced image with strong composition. The sky is also handled very well accenting the rest of the composition.

Judges Comment: Although I wish this image wasn’t so grainy, I appreciate how the photographer saw and composed this sweet moment.

Judges Comment: Great subjects, mood, tonality and color.

Photographer's Comment: During a wedding I will often play around with a cheap "toy lens" on one of my camera bodies. This lens gives a very random and quirky look, that appeals to me, in as much as I'm always looking for new and creative ways to document a wedding story. Here a number of the male guests had sneaked out to enjoy cigars and enjoy the rural sunset. There was something very timeless about the moment which was perfectly enhanced by the "toy lens". In a digital world where everything is so perfect, verging on the soulless, the imperfection of this image are what give it its soulful mood and atmosphere.

Judges Comment: Love the emotion in this image with everyone reacting.

Judges Comment: Good color and strong gesture with a very nice overall composition.

Judges Comment: I like how the photographer worked with the existing light to frame their subjects. The high contrast is effective too.

Judges Comment: Lovely composition and really nice balance with the lanterns and the people.

Judges Comment: Good timing.