1st — MileHighMonster: The vivid orange and blue, expressive moment and strong horizontal composition make this an energetic and distinctive portrait. The surrounding space helps place the subject in the scene while drawing attention to his expression.
2nd — Dr. Chitta: A simple composition and effective lighting draw attention to the subject’s expression. Her red jacket stands out against the muted background, and the photographer makes strong use of the setting.
3rd — Vintage: The mirror reflection and store setting tell a clear story about the subject and her business. Despite the busy patterns, the composition keeps her as the image’s focal point and shows the photographer’s creative use of the space.
Judges:
Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman, Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman, Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman
Judges Comments
1st — MileHighMonster: The vivid orange and blue, expressive moment and strong horizontal composition make this an energetic and distinctive portrait. The surrounding space helps place the subject in the scene while drawing attention to his expression. 2nd — Dr. Chitta: A simple composition and effective lighting draw attention to the subject’s expression. Her red jacket stands out against the muted background, and the photographer makes strong use of the setting. 3rd — Vintage: The mirror reflection and store setting tell a clear story about the subject and her business. Despite the busy patterns, the composition keeps her as the image’s focal point and shows the photographer’s creative use of the space.