Midwest – August 2021 – Photo Story/Essay

Judges Comments

Judges were sorry to see only two submissions. The Nascar entry from Sports works in this category. 1) The news value and wide-ranging coverage lifted this story. It's good to see the publication stayed with the story through clean-up to funerals of those lost in the disaster. 2) Great idea and good execution showing joy and emotion of the young rockers at summer camp. Judges were pleased with the wide, medium and tight compositions. It might be old, but it is still the backbone of successful storytelling. The detail of the notebook completes the package.

Judges: Caroline Couig/Independent Visuals Editor, Bradley E. Clift/Independent Photographer