CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: First
Photographer: Kym Skiles, f8studio.com
Location: Texas
Judges' Comments: Skiles snapped this quirky shot of the bride and groom as they posed in the photo booth they'd rented for their reception at the Dallas Arboretum. The camera's flash casts a showbiz spotlight; its reflection on the booth's metal frame lends a paparazzi feel. Just outside the booth, a meaty hand suggests the presence of a bodyguard—in reality, it's just another well-wisher at this couple's hip gathering.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Second
Photographer: Jessica Weiser, jessicaweiser.com
Location: Maine
Judges' Comments: The contrast of the bride's soft veil and the groom's harsh military jacket really stand out. We love that you can see one tear streaming down the groom's face. It shows their passion and love for each other.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Third
Photographer: Zach Dobson, zachdobson.com
Location: Indiana
Judges' Comments: The bride looks so comfortable with the groom and her big eyes looking up at him speaks a thousand words.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Fourth
Photographer: Adam Welch, adamwelch.net
Location: New York
Judges' Comments: This image looks like a painting. The gloomy skies and lush greens make a charming photograph.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Fifth
Photographer: Karen Bridges, beyondthewell.com
Location: Illinois
Judges' Comments: We love that this couple is frolicking mid jump in a city atmosphere. They are so happy that you feel the same just looking at them.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Sixth
Photographer: Fjona Hill, fwphotography.co.uk
Location: England
Judges' Comments: The environment in this image is so enchanting and the couple's whimsy shows the romance between them.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Seventh
Photographer: Tony Marin, tonymarin.com.au
Location: Australia
Judges' Comments: A bride always needs to feel her best and it just so happens that this bride does. The reflection in this picture is great because it allows you to see other angles of the bride and groom.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Eight
Photographer: Kent Meireis, kentmeireisphotography.com
Location: Colorado
Judges' Comments: The candlelight casts a beautiful soft shadow on the couple. The bride's expression shows they are in their own world and loving it.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Ninth
Photographer: Craig Wolfrom, craigwolfromphotography.com
Location: Idaho
Judges' Comments: We love this private moment. It's romantic and framed in an elegant way.
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CATEGORY: BRIDE & GROOM
Place: Tenth
Photographer: Roey Yohai, rydocumentary.com
Location: New York
Judges' Comments: There is so much going on in this picture yet your eyes still stay glued to the bride and groom. We love the three plains of activity in the frame.
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