1-This was the most dynamic and engaging of the photo stories/essays we received. The variety of images, paired with astute observation of interesting emotional moments from these kids, makes this package of images feel cohesive but also interesting to look at and flip through. It tells a whole story by incorporating different elements in different ways - the trophy juxtaposed with the kids spelling, the tender comfort (or celebration) of parents with their children, the stressful motions kids make when up at the mic. It’s refreshing that not all the images are composed the same way, they’re also taken from different focal lengths and perspectives.
2-The variations in focal length and composition here make this collection of images interesting to look through. Overall, the story does not have a satisfying narrative arc that would perhaps be expected of this kind of documentation, of following one couple who helps the unhoused in this way - this can be improved by seeking more definitive moments of connection between Sue, Brian and the unhoused that they help, such as the third photo in this entry. A few weak images (such as the closing image) make the story overall feel weaker.
3-Though short, each image in this is nicely rendered, well-toned and dynamic. It’d be nice to see a deeper exploration of the people dealing with the egg shortage (the farmers, the consumers, etc.) - only focusing on chickens and eggs makes the essay feel a little one-dimensional
Judges:
Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review Journal, Liv Paggiarino/Las Vegas Review Journal
Judges Comments
1-This was the most dynamic and engaging of the photo stories/essays we received. The variety of images, paired with astute observation of interesting emotional moments from these kids, makes this package of images feel cohesive but also interesting to look at and flip through. It tells a whole story by incorporating different elements in different ways - the trophy juxtaposed with the kids spelling, the tender comfort (or celebration) of parents with their children, the stressful motions kids make when up at the mic. It’s refreshing that not all the images are composed the same way, they’re also taken from different focal lengths and perspectives. 2-The variations in focal length and composition here make this collection of images interesting to look through. Overall, the story does not have a satisfying narrative arc that would perhaps be expected of this kind of documentation, of following one couple who helps the unhoused in this way - this can be improved by seeking more definitive moments of connection between Sue, Brian and the unhoused that they help, such as the third photo in this entry. A few weak images (such as the closing image) make the story overall feel weaker. 3-Though short, each image in this is nicely rendered, well-toned and dynamic. It’d be nice to see a deeper exploration of the people dealing with the egg shortage (the farmers, the consumers, etc.) - only focusing on chickens and eggs makes the essay feel a little one-dimensional