CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: First
Photographer: Britney Alves, turnloosetheart.com
Location: California
Judges' Comments: The “worm” usually happens late in the reception, after hours of partying, but this pair got their groove on before sunset. The soft glow of twilight, acting like a spotlight on a dance floor, enabled Alves to freeze one reveler's jubilation, flying tie and all. By shooting up from the ground, the photographer captured the dancers as well as the bystanders cheering them on.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Second
Photographer: Thomas Graves, thomasgraves.com
Location: Maryland
Judges' Comments: A perfect action shot of the groom sweeping the bride off her feet.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Third
Photographer: Connie Miller, studioatticus.com
Location: Massachusetts
Judges' Comments: This picture really shows that weddings can get wild. It's like they are the only ones there and having so much fun.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Fourth
Photographer: Alex Ze-evi-Christian, alexzphotography.com
Location: New York
Judges' Comments: Why not crowd surf at your wedding? This is so unexpected and it makes us want to be there with them jumping around throwing the groom up in the air.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Fifth
Photographer: Melia Sorenson, lucida-photography.com
Location: BC, Canada
Judges' Comments: The contrast in this picture is nice because it really makes the bride stand out in the center of the dancing crowd. Her expression is fun and flirty.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Sixth
Photographer: Marie Labbancz, artoflove.com
Location: New Jersey
Judges' Comments: Everyone is dancing around the bride and groom. They are the center of the action but only paying attention to one another.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Seventh
Photographer: Christian Keenan, christiankeenan.biz
Location: England
Judges' Comments: This picture is colorful and lively. The photographer has juxtaposed the colorful lanterns with the black and white tiles to frame the dancing couple.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Eight
Photographer: Michael Albert, michaelsweddings.net
Location: BC, Canada
Judges' Comments: The photographer is directing the viewer to the bride and her friend as they are overwhelmed with emotion.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Ninth
Photographer: Ken Blaze, thestoryoftheday.com
Location: Ohio
Judges' Comments: The contrast is very successful in this because the mother's hands really pop out from the black fabric and background. You can see how much she loves her son by her body language.
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CATEGORY: DANCING
Place: Tenth
Photographer: Jane Shauck, photoiris.com
Location: Connecticut
Judges' Comments: The composition of this photo is striking. It is an excellent use of black and white photography. The bride is also having so much fun!
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See the winners and finalists in all of the categories.
