Picture stories are categorically tough to do these days with depleted staffs and numerous daily assignments. Most of the PSES were events, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Judges were quick to mention tighter edits would have benefitted the stories overall for the reader, but wouldn't have affected the placement.
First place is photographically well done. Good moments, a trust between the photographer and the individuals is evident. Tighter edit though. A good choice for first.
Second place of the Ozzy Osbourne tribute night had great moments with stunning light. The project did become slightly repetitious, but still a nice solid take.
Judges:
Kent Porter/Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Nick Otto/Napa Valley Register
Judges Comments
Picture stories are categorically tough to do these days with depleted staffs and numerous daily assignments. Most of the PSES were events, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Judges were quick to mention tighter edits would have benefitted the stories overall for the reader, but wouldn't have affected the placement. First place is photographically well done. Good moments, a trust between the photographer and the individuals is evident. Tighter edit though. A good choice for first. Second place of the Ozzy Osbourne tribute night had great moments with stunning light. The project did become slightly repetitious, but still a nice solid take.