2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Pictorial Photo ( Specialty ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Ashburn Magazine
    Entry Title: Little Free Library
    Entry Credit: Astri Wee
    Judge Comment: Love the composition on this image which invites readers to take a book and have a seat. If the photographer had taken it from a different angle, it may not have had the same warmth.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine
    Entry Title: Spirited Away
    Entry Credit: Adam Ewing
    Judge Comment: This photograph calls my name and makes me want to seek out those drinks. Good composition and color, which conveys the nightlife setting.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine
    Entry Title: Wild in the City
    Entry Credit: Caroline Martin
    Judge Comment: Great juxtaposition between the railroad tracks and the seemingly peaceful walking trail. Good subject placement as well.
  • Place Name: Alternate Winner
    Contestant Name: Ashburn Magazine
    Entry Title: Living History
    Entry Credit: Astri Wee
    Judge Comment: This is a well composed view of a tree canopy with the sunburst coming through at a great location.
  • Competition Comment: None