Portrait categories are always special categories that hold so much sentiment and individual stories. When considering portraits, something that is a focus is of how the image illustrates the personality of the individual within the frame. What makes them who they are, and how can it best be illustrated? The image of the veteran and her service dog was an evident winner. It was beautifully done, with strong technical skill to go along with a compelling and wonderful story of the relationship between the two. The image of the costume designer amongst the rows of costumes truly reflects who she is and illustrates well as a non-posed portrait. This leads us in to the image of the man showing how to eat a crawfish. The portrait is untraditional, close up to the man’s face and brings the viewer right into the scene of what is happening.
Judges:
Gabrielle Mannino/NBC NEWS CENTER Maine, Kassi Jackson/The Hartford Courant
Judges Comments
Portrait categories are always special categories that hold so much sentiment and individual stories. When considering portraits, something that is a focus is of how the image illustrates the personality of the individual within the frame. What makes them who they are, and how can it best be illustrated? The image of the veteran and her service dog was an evident winner. It was beautifully done, with strong technical skill to go along with a compelling and wonderful story of the relationship between the two. The image of the costume designer amongst the rows of costumes truly reflects who she is and illustrates well as a non-posed portrait. This leads us in to the image of the man showing how to eat a crawfish. The portrait is untraditional, close up to the man’s face and brings the viewer right into the scene of what is happening.