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.
4. Anonymous - (8/12/2008 6:29:12 PM) The trash the dress concept is really about doing something naughty, something to have a lot of fun with, it works much better as a playful/passionate glimpse of the couple. It looks like he is consoling her, not celebrating the fact that they've just got married.
3. Elizabeth - (8/11/2008 6:53:49 PM) I would like to see a bit more landscape in this shot.
2. Holly Steen (WPD Member & Contestant) - (7/29/2008 12:06:34 PM) Very sweet. It is a little "squinty" for me and I would have liked to see more contrast.
1. Caroline Ghetes (WPD Member & Contestant) - (7/28/2008 10:30:54 PM) I have seen this done a few times, but I still love this shot! Very nice lighting and composition in this one. They almost seem like they are both being baptized in this lake. It seem very peaceful and serene. Lovely photo!
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