CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: First
Photographer: Jennifer Stanton, thecottagephotographer.com
Location: Seattle, Washington
Judges’ Comments: You can practically feel the rich texture of the corsages and boutonnieres in Stanton’s magnificently framed shot. The flowers’ curvaceous shapes, bright colors and assembly-line arrangement give this still life much graphic appeal.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Second
Photographer: Jennifer Barnett, jennbarnett.com
Location: Minnesota
Judges’ Comments: The image is so monochromatic that the figure stands out. You really get a sense of what the actual bride is like by seeing the details that she has chosen.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Third
Photographer: Ben Quillinan, bqphotography.com
Location: Arizona
Judges’ Comments: This is a really unusual way to look at the bouquets. Everything around them is from the same color palette yet rich with texture. There is so much to look at, but the frame includes very little.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Fourth
Photographer: Ron Storer, ronstorer.com
Location: Washington
Judges’ Comments: This is such a great detail that the photographer has chosen. I like how the little fingers that poke out of the boy’s sleeves are so small compared with the rings. You can see the weight and size of the responsibility.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Fifth
Photographer: John Schnack, schnackstudios.com
Location: Southern California
Judges’ Comments: The composition of this picture puts the focus on the rustic location and then draws the eye into the equally rustic bouquets. The photo gives a good sense of place and communicates the tone of the wedding to come.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Sixth
Photographer: Ralph Wilson, streetlightphoto.com
Location: Pennsylvania
Judges’ Comments: This is such a funny and unexpected visual. The black and white adds a timeless quality.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Seventh
Photographer: Chris Moseley, chrismoseley.com
Location: Texas
Judges’ Comments: The use of "light bubbles" here gives these appetizers all the fizz of a champagne cocktail, signaling a party is under way. Wonderful design and symmetry make this great.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Eighth
Photographer: Oscar Setiawan, s1photography.com
Location: Illinois
Judges’ Comments: This is a fun, campy picture. An exquisite arrangement of flowers contrasts with the ugliness of every day life; it’s a great juxtaposition between the beautiful flowers and the not-so-attractive condiments.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Ninth
Photographer: Katrina Wallace, sedonabride.com
Location: Arizona
Judges’ Comments: The photographer has chosen to concentrate on the details. She has played off of the bouquet to accentuate the flowers on the bride's dress yet still captured a sweet moment between the bride and groom.
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CATEGORY: FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
Place: Tenth
Photographer: Dave Robbins, daverobbinsphotography.com
Location: New York
Judges’ Comments: The sparklers create a hint of a heart shape while the crowd circles around them. Everyone's feet, posture and clothing add so much to look at.
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