Central – May 2023 – Photo Story/Essay

Judges Comments

Both entries were of the same event which made for an interesting conversation. Neither knocked it out of the park and both had some photos we would have cut out in a second. First place however showed an real effort to show the moments and people who were directly impacted by this tragedy. Other entry was booted to hm instead of second because of a lack of the same thing, it relied heavily on press conferences and talking heads and static scenes that are the least important visuals in moments like this.

Judges: Sarah Gordon/The Day, Peter Huoppi/The Day, Dana Jensen/The Day