Southeast – November 2025 – Portrait

Judges Comments

The first place portrait was technically strong with great light and tonal control. The eye contact worked well anchoring this image. First and second both had strong captions that helped elevate them to the top. The body language and use of natural light worked well in the Second place image. We enjoyed the light and mystery of the third place photo.

Judges: Nicole Fruge/San Francisco Chronicle, Bronte Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle, Dan Hernandez/San Francisco Chronicle