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Competition Wedding Photographer of theYear: Round 3
Discover the theme for Round 3 and find out who won Round 1
After much deliberation from the judges, it was Ash Davenport who won Round 1 with this stunning image of a wedding cake taking centre stage in the spotlight. On winning Round 1, Ash said: “As a photographer in this industry, there are so many talented individuals out there, so to know I'm actually being considered among them for such a prestigious title means a great deal and actually inspires me that I’m on the right path for the development of my craft. It also makes me want to want to push myself more. I’m incredibly grateful to be considered – thank you to everyone.” “When judging wedding photography for awards, I’malways looking for something out of the ordinary, especially with detail shots. This image, even though it’s just a cake, easily stands alone as a photograph, and that’s difficult for a detail photograph that includes no human element. The use of light and composition here is really second to none, making a clean yet striking photograph that I’m sure made the couple (and the cake designer) say: wow!” Adam Johnson “I think it deserves to win, as it focuses on the details well, with the amazing direction of light hitting it. I think it stood out as it was different, too.” Natalie Martin “This image is immediately impactful; it is one of the most unique detail shots that I have seen. The regal atmosphere is captured impeccably with the control of exposure on point. I love the way the photographer has captured this image in away that was unexpected andmoving. Great job!” Brett Florens Here is what the judges had to say: When shooting a wedding, you’re documenting a special event – and while you can shoot a wedding in different styles (for example in a fine art style, like the theme of Round 2) you can also shoot in a reportage style, which is the theme for Round 3. To shoot in a reportage style is to tell the story of the event that you’re documenting. When it comes to weddings, there are lots of different sections that can be captured: the exchanging of rings, the kiss, the cake cutting etc. But don’t forgot those all-important candid shots of emotions and reactions: they’re the part of the story that not everyone gets to see. When we think reportage, we’re thinking of candid shots instead of posed ones. Round 3: Reportage
Round 1: winning image
Ash has won himself a Bellissimo album and is now in the running to be crowned our Wedding Photographer of the Year. If you fancy being in with a chance of winning, then read below for info on how to enter Round 3.
Get inspired The judges of the Loxley ColourWedding Photographer of the Year competition are experts in the field. Here are some tips on what they’re looking for:
True reportage is a real skill; it’s about capturing a unique
moment, whether it be happiness, sadness, raw emotion or humour. There must be a story attached to it and it must be obvious enough for me to be able to see straight away Natalie Martin
Reportage for me is capturing a moment or event in a narrative fashion. The image should
tell a story Kevin Pengelly
Submit your Round 3 image at photographynews.co.uk/ weddingphotographeroftheyear before 16 July to enter. Full T&Cs can be found at the link above.
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