It is with great excitement that I share this news:
5 of my images placed in the latest ISPWP quarterly photo contest leaving me with an OVERALL 3rd PLACE FINISH! This is an enormous honor considering the caliber of work that was submitted. I highly recommend swinging by and browsing the contest galleries...there is some awe-inspiring work to be seen from all around the world. Here's a link:
ISPWP Fall 2009 Contest Results (click here)
...and here is what placed:
1st Place - Emotional Impact
3rd Place - Bride & Groom Portrait
3rd Place - Engagement Portrait
5th Place - Pure Art
12th Place - Wedding Details
The following didn't place, but were in the same folder so I figured I'd share them. This is visual:ramblings, after all :)
Steering clear of my soapbox, I want to quickly say that this recognition is especially fulfilling for two reasons:
-First being that it is a photography award...it is based on imagery and not image. On work and not clout. Names are NOT factored into the judging, leaving the work to speak for itself.
-Second, being recognized in categories as diverse as photojournalism, pure art, details and portrait - all in the same contest - confirms that my work can not be stuffed into a box. I am not interested in trying to steer or control it. I allow it to be what it is, to flow as it should. ...as we should :)
It is a great honor have my work stand alongside such inspiring company. It is testament to the many amazing couples who motivate me to continually push forward.
love.laughter.light,
t
7 comments:
Congrats, Tom! Your work is always so inspiring. I ADORE the image of the bride and her father for emotional impact. Also REALLY love the couple silhouette with rim lighting. GORGEOUS!
Sweet dude. You are a stud. You inspire me. :)
wow...that first image is killer! congrats man!
Congratulations Tomas!! Great work!!
Congratulations you deserve!
you inspire me my friend with your raw talent & integrity...
well deserved....
hey brother congrads on a plethra of your work being recognized for the quality you produce. I love the fact that several of the images are from the wedding you shot with me in Puerto Vallarta!! beautiful work brother. lets catch up some time.
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