CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: First
Photographer: Shane Snider, shanesnider.com
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Judges’ Comments: By centering his lens on the exuberant man and using an overhead angle to get an insider’s view, Snider captures the reveler and the reactions of those around him to masterful effect, inviting the viewer to feel the joy of the moment.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Second
Photographer: Julia Bailey, juliabailey.com
Location: Louisiana
Judges’ Comments: The photo was taken on a great angle that really accentuates the movement. The white polka dots play off of the white circular hula hoop, and I love the man on the left who is working his imaginary hula hoop.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Third
Photographer: Keith Foley, shelleyandkeith.com
Location: New Jersey
Judges’ Comments: A private moment, perfectly framed. After all the stress of planning the wedding, this photographer captured the moment of quiet happiness between the couple, whose expression reads "we did it."
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Fourth
Photographer: Dayna Schroeder, daynaschroeder.com
Location: Florida
Judges’ Comments: This is a simple image that works great on many levels: The energy between the dancers is sensual and personal, the cropping is perfect, and the background provides information on the event.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Fifth
Photographer: Della Chen, dellachen.com
Location: Washington
Judges’ Comments: The hand, the tentative touch, the repetition of the single light with the single flower in the bride's hair, the starkness of the setting contrasted with the tenderness of the subjects in the photo all make this a powerful moment that says it all about the faith we put in each other when we say "I do."
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Sixth
Photographer: Elaine Soong, justmarriedphotography.com
Location: Alberta, Canada
Judges’ Comments: The energy of this photo is intense. Everyone has such an emotive expression. You can really feel the excitement as the central figure tries to hold the others back.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Seventh
Photographer: Mark Newman, marknewmanphotography.com
Location: Colorado
Judges’ Comments: The crop makes this image of a very sweet moment interesting. The little boy's tight grip on his dance partner is so charming.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Eighth
Photographer: Nathan Welton, dreamtimeimages.com
Location: Colorado
Judges’ Comments: A great interaction between these two people. This is the perfect moment as the man is at the peak of wiping away a tear and the bride is reacting to his emotions.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Ninth
Photographer: Connie Miller, studioatticus.com
Location: Massachusetts
Judges’ Comments: The emotion in the father’s face as he firmly grips his little girl is palpable. The photographer reinforces the importance of the moment by capturing the happy faces of the guests as they observe the dancing couple.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Tenth
Photographer: Andrew Jordan, andrewjordanphotography.com
Location: Ohio
Judges’ Comments: A charming, classic photo with a flawless crop.
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