I'm never one to toot my own horn...So we'll just call this a press release :-P
Last night I entered my first print competition (AKA Salon) as a member of the Tallahassee Professional Photographers Guild...And won Best in Show!!
Here's the winning image: Origami Unwrapped
It scored an 85 - The primary challenge of a print competition is to score 80, which constitutes a "merit." A merit means that the image is exceptional work at a professional level.
I received an 80 on this image: Exit Row Seats
My other entries and their respective scores may be found here.
Long's Photography received 2nd place for a beautiful album they created! And Cindy Strickland of
A Moment Captured received 3rd on an amazing beach family portrait painting.
Judging was conducted by:
Sandra PearceAl AudlemanBrenda EstesAnd moderated by:
Martin GudzAll of whom did an amazing job, and were very helpful in their critiques.
Meghan & I sat in the front row during judging, and I can easily say that every one of the 52 images I saw was an outstanding representation of our Guild. I've only been a member for a short time, but I've come to realize that Tallahassee can pack a heck of a lot of photographic talent into one room! I think everyone deserves a congrats for competing!
Thanks to the TPPG Board for putting together a wonderful Salon, and I look forward to many more in the future!
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