Votes Received Votes were collected during the public voting phase of the contest. All votes were validated by the WPD. However, each vote is not equal; as winners were determined by combining Scores from all votes.
5. Holly Steen (WPD Member & Contestant) - (9/19/2008 6:20:10 PM) Who knows why "making out" shots are so romantic. If I saw this and I didn't have my camera with me I would look away... but I am captived by the composition, styling, and lighting. You did an excellent job at capturing the essense of the love between the couple. I can almost feel the lens fogging up from all the hottness. Way to go!
4. Sam Chinigo (WPD Member & Contestant) - (8/24/2008 11:33:52 AM) I like the ambiance and pose, but the light is the main focal point and competes for the viewer's attention, because it is the brightest part of the scene. I think the shot could be improved by not framing so tightly next time. Nice job though.
3. Shutter453 - (8/22/2008 8:26:04 AM) Hiding the groom's face behind the bride is a good technique to bring the focus onto the bride.
2. Therese - (8/2/2008 10:09:07 AM) Amazing picture! The background and lighting are perfect and the couple is gorgeous!
1. Caroline Ghetes (WPD Member & Contestant) - (7/28/2008 9:18:07 PM) This is a very nice photo. I like that the bride & groom are not centered, and I loved the pattern on th wall. Very nice use of lighting and the photo is composed very well overall. Wonderful job!
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Due to the Creative Theme of the contest, the "Creativity & Concept" score will measure more valuable compare to the other categories.
