Two-Person Photo Essay
Time limit and deadline will be announced at contest. Shots may not be staged. Each two-member team may submit a total of FIVE (5) photos to comprise the final entry. The contest combination must be three photos from one photographer and two from the other. Photographers must abide by all guidelines, rules and restrictions pertaining to contest participation.
Criteria: Human-interest element, creativity, original point of view, emphasis of point of interest, suitability for publication and cutline information.
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Below you'll find the top three winners from the 2009 competition.
The assignment was to shoot the "Big City."
The comments are mine, not the judges'.
Winners
Winning essay critique - What makes this a winning essay is the expert use of advanced composition techniques and careful photo selection. The photographers manage to establish a visual theme (circles and curves) while artfully leading the viewer's eye with framing, leading lines, dramatic angles, repetition of elements, and perspective. At the same time that the visual theme is established, the photographers also incorporate plenty of variety with wide shots, medium shots, and detail shots. They even manage to capture a little action with the fountain shot. Personally, I like to see at least one candid shot of a person, but this is a very strong photographic essay.
Second Place
Second Place Critique - The combination of wide shots, medium shots, and detail shots define this essay. Candid moments and monumental street architecture give a nice glimpse into life on the streets in Dallas.
Third Place
Third Place Critique -
What makes this essay special is the variety. The graphic architecture shots of the buildings combined with the panned bicycle action shot, the detail shot of the parking meter, and the mundane street scene of the publications boxes both give a sense of the city and highlight the photographers' skills.
What makes this essay special is the variety. The graphic architecture shots of the buildings combined with the panned bicycle action shot, the detail shot of the parking meter, and the mundane street scene of the publications boxes both give a sense of the city and highlight the photographers' skills.
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