DRESS/FASHION
Place: First
Photographer: Anne Ryan, zrweddings.com
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Judges’ Comments: Ryan’s cropping and focused lighting give this unusual close-up its humorous perspective and make the viewer instantly relate to the dilemma of the photo’s subjects: trying to properly knot a bow tie.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Second
Photographer: Ashley Delatour, onethousandwordsphotography.com
Location: Washington
Judges’ Comments: A mundane task is made mysterious and compelling by the diaphanous beauty of the veil and the grace with which the woman holds and steams it. The quality of light and choice of angle contribute greatly to the effectiveness of the image.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Third
Photographer: Joanne Bartone, joannebartone.com
Location: Pennsylvania
Judges’ Comments: This photo of the bride's solitary walk down the stairs captures everything that's beautiful about her wedding-day look: the sensuous shape of the dress and drape of the fabric and the elegant chignon that completes her style statement.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Fourth
Photographer: Maribeth Romslo, redribbonstudio.com
Location: Minnesota
Judges’ Comments: In a coming together of two cultures, the ancient practice of painting the bride's hands with henna meets the sparkle of a modern-day Western wedding dress.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Fifth
Photographer: Matt Barton, mattbarton.com/weddings
Location: Kentucky
Judges’ Comments: The three figures are connected well in this photo. I love how the man is brushing the lint off the dog while the dog is being totally captivated by the man holding its leash.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Sixth
Photographer: Aaron Willcox, willcoxphotography.com
Location: Southern California
Judges’ Comments: This photographer has utilized the medium of black and white to capture the fashion of these bridesmaids. I love how all of them are holding their bags the same way.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Seventh
Photographer: Rachel Gracie, rachelgracie.com
Location: New York
Judges’ Comments: I love how the dog's paws seem to blend into the pattern of her dress. This photo is definitely all about fashion, from her manicured nail on the dog's chest to his buttons that match his eyes.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Eighth
Photographer: Kimberly Wade, silverboxphotographers.com
Location: Missouri
Judges’ Comments: A fun graphic image.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Ninth
Photographer: Jennifer Barnett, jennbarnett.com
Location: Minnesota
Judges’ Comments: The composition is striking and lends itself to all sorts of metaphoric attachment. The portholes suggest that all the "eyes" will soon be upon this bride, whose veil glows like an aura. The photographer shows us the bride's hand, ready to open the door and make her grand entrance. The photo is striking in its stark simplicity.
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DRESS/FASHION
Place: Tenth
Photographer: Jennifer Dery, jenniferdery.com
Location: Southern California
Judges’ Comments: Interesting angle, nice light, great shoe!
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