'Beyond The Basics' Photo Contest

On the first day of 'Beyond The Basics' we did a photo contest after teaching about lighting and composition. This was a great time for everyone to put into action everything that we had just talked about. We paired off in four groups of two and gave each team 15 minutes to shoot in a small area. Afterwards everyone voted on their favorite image and the winning team received two complimentary meals from Panera Bread. I want to share with you a shot from each photographer and the winners. The results were absolutely amazing to me!

NOTE: I did basic color enhancements on these photos but there is little retouching and no cropping other then that.

Drum roll....... "and the winner is"...

John Sharp (partnered with Lori Hill): FIRST PLACE


Lori Hill: RUNNER-UP


John Liams:


Jenni Gilson:


Jolee Spencer:


Marvin Noernberg:


Marjorie Townley:


Troy Harris: