CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: First
Photographer: Eng Hong Loh, 39eastimages.com
Location: Singapore
Judges’ Comments: Brimming with color and energy, Loh’s cinematic image of a Hindu wedding ceremony looks like it’s about to burst into life on the page. The vivid colors play off one another, creating a visual tapestry that fills the frame. At lower right, the enthusiastic groom welcomes the rice offering thrown by loved ones with a wide-open mouth, as he affectionately keeps a hand on his bride’s knee.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Second
Photographer: Kristy Ann Mann, studioveritephotography.com
Location: California
Judges’ Comments: The colors are striking. The relationship between family and friends is something everyone can relate to no matter the culture or customs.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Third
Photographer: Nick Fancher, shutterthinkweddings.com
Location: Ohio
Judges’ Comments: The dark muted tones around the bride make her stand out in her creamy, elegant dress.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Fourth
Photographer: Deborah Coleman, colemanfoto.com
Location: California
Judges’ Comments: The angle and perspective shows intense unity between the women and also draws your eyes to the bride.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Fifth
Photographer: Peter Pawinski, weddings.peterpawinski.com
Location: Illinois
Judges’ Comments: The colorful details and textural patterns make this a compelling photo.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Sixth
Photographer: Stephanie Secrest, secrestweddings.com
Location: California
Judges’ Comments: Light and shadows help this silhouetted cross stand out among the white background.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Seventh
Photographer: Kenny Nakai, nakaiphotography.com
Location: Illinois
Judges’ Comments: The woman has an intense passion and spiritual focus that no one seems to notice but the photographer.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Eighth
Photographer: Robin Parrott, robinparrott.com
Location: California
Judges’ Comments: The shot makes you want to create a narrative or know more about the people and their relationships with everyone. The photo is rich with details.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Ninth
Photographer: Noah Wolf, noahwolf.com
Location: Minnesota
Judges’ Comments: The bride looks so elegant and the reflection in the mirror is great. The photo is layered with depth and emotion.
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CATEGORY: CULTURE/RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS
Place: Tenth
Photographer: Dorota Kaszuba, whitesmokestudio.com
Location: Poland
Judges’ Comments: The action of the tie in mid air and everyone circling around the bride and groom makes this photo lively and exciting.
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