South – June 2026 – Portrait

Judges Comments

First place went to GrillzMaster. The lighting is beautiful. The ornate setting pairs perfectly with the personality of Johnny Dang. Second goes to JazzGreat, Eddie Daniels. Love the setting and the lighting. Third goes to DataFight, a frame that the photographer gives a creative escape from a challenging setting. The alternate is TheBoroughs, which the judges loved for capturing the essence of backstage work. Love that the photographer gave the image a moody edge.

Judges: Peggy Bair/The Leavenworth Times, Todd Feeback/freelance (former KC Star editor)