CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: First
Photographer: Marine Fonteyne, marinefonteyne.com
Location: Italy
Judges' Comments: His turn in the spotlight momentarily over, the young ring bearer takes a seat during the ceremony and succumbs to a yawn. The chubby-cheeked flower girl, still on the job (notice how she clutches her bouquet) glances at him with bewilderment-how could he be bored? Fonteyne took this shot at the kids' eye level, the better to capture their viewpoint.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Second
Photographer: Elizabeth Pugliese, elizabethvincentphotography.com
Location: Indiana
Judges' Comments: This little boy's playful position makes us wonder if he is the only one there. The neutral colors help draw the viewer to notice his tiny legs flailing about.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Third
Photographer: Sol Tamargo, delsolphotography.com
Location: Mexico
Judges' Comments: A moment we all know too well. Children like to do what they want when they want. It's great seeing the bride and groom laughing.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Fourth
Photographer: Jenny Jimenez, photojj.com
Location: Washington
Judges' Comments: This picture shows how tiny kids can be. Seeing the bride's shoes and gown helps give the idea of environment; all the while the little boy is in his own world.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Fifth
Photographer: Sol Tamargo, delsolphotography.com
Location: Mexico
Judges' Comments: The photographer has shown us a full range of emotions in this photo: from boredom to playfulness to intent concentration.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Sixth
Photographer: Adam Welch, adamwelch.net
Location: Colorado
Judges' Comments: The contrast in this picture is fabulous. The center point is the little girl who seems so much tinier compared to all the large pews. The lighting helps draw our eyes to her.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Seventh
Photographer: Kristen Schmid, kssweddings.com
Location: Illinois
Judges' Comments: Your eyes go straight to this handsome little fellow. You can never be too cool for a blanket, especially when rocking those awesome shades.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Eight
Photographer: Yvonne Wong, photojj.com
Location: Washington
Judges' Comments: This photograph is full of great symbolism. The child lays softly asleep on the woman's shoulder where angel wings watch over her.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Ninth
Photographer: Nathan Welton, dreamtimeimages.com
Location: Colorado
Judges' Comments: The colors really jump out at you and the playful spirit radiates throughout this image.
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CATEGORY: KIDS
Place: Tenth
Photographer: Kenny Nakai, nakaiphotography.com
Location: Illinois
Judges' Comments: The photographer captured a sweet moment. This little girl is so adorable with her side-glance at the man kissing her.
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