Central – June 2025 – Portrait

Judges Comments

Genuine emotion is often difficult to come by with posed portraits, but not with the couple in the first place photo. Oh, and the frame has excellent composition utilizing the red chairs to make an interesting pattern. Second has interesting composition which compelled judges to learn more about her, and a strong caption elevated the story. Third had an unusual angle with interesting light.

Judges: Caroline E. Couig/Independent Visuals Editor, Bradley E. Clift/Contract Photographer - U.S. Coast Guard Academy