The winner of the general news category could’ve won the photo essay category, because of the dedication, patience, and hard work displayed in their overall story. The photographer captured a series of special moments that offered a glimpse into a beautiful tradition, skillfully utilizing great lighting, a balanced mix of detail shots, scene setters, and emotions. Overall, each image in the general news category captured the decisive moment needed to tell the story of the event. The photographer in the second image did a great job using their flash and the slow shutter to add some extra layer of emotion. In the third image, the photographer used great composition and the caption added more context that ended pushing it to the third spot.
Judges:
David Rodriguez Muñoz/NPPA Midwest Region Chair, Sylvia Jarrus/Freelance/NBC News Contract Photo Editor
Judges Comments
The winner of the general news category could’ve won the photo essay category, because of the dedication, patience, and hard work displayed in their overall story. The photographer captured a series of special moments that offered a glimpse into a beautiful tradition, skillfully utilizing great lighting, a balanced mix of detail shots, scene setters, and emotions. Overall, each image in the general news category captured the decisive moment needed to tell the story of the event. The photographer in the second image did a great job using their flash and the slow shutter to add some extra layer of emotion. In the third image, the photographer used great composition and the caption added more context that ended pushing it to the third spot.