Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine Entry Title: The Real Thing Entry Credit: Joey Wharton Judge Comment: This image evokes so much emotion. The photo angle and lighting up the drama and the sharp focus of the singer’s face make the photo seem to sing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Ashburn Magazine Entry Title: Kailee Horvath Entry Credit: Astri Wee Judge Comment: The subjects gaze invites the reader to look deeper into the photo — and into the story. Well done
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Suffolk Living Entry Title: Podcast Entry Credit: Jimmy LaRoue Judge Comment: The photographer captured such a great exchange between the host and the producer — her face conveys so much with just a look.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Virginia Business Magazine Entry Title: P02 Virginia Business - Virginia Aquarium Entry Credit: Mark Rhodes Judge Comment: Love the colors in this photo. It’s an interesting perspective on an interesting space.