We struggled with this category. Most portraits lacked conception, drama and personality. We did like first place. It is nicely composed and refreshingly simple. The photo captures his inner strength. Second is a well thoughtout fashion photo that is pretty. Third spoke more of the photographer’s perception of the subject...the color contrast was nice.
Judges:
Nancy L. Ford/Freelance, Mark DiOrio/Freelance, Sarah Condon/Observer-Dispatch
Judges Comments
We struggled with this category. Most portraits lacked conception, drama and personality. We did like first place. It is nicely composed and refreshingly simple. The photo captures his inner strength. Second is a well thoughtout fashion photo that is pretty. Third spoke more of the photographer’s perception of the subject...the color contrast was nice.