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Check out the 2009 Photo Contest Winners below. Judges for this year's Jostens Canada Photo Contest were: Anna Borys – photographer, Melissa Danielle - photographer, Paul Warkentin, Lynda Jackson and Rick
Chaput. Thank to those that entered this year's competition. Keep up the good work! We look forward to another great contest in 2010.
Download the 2010 contest entry form.
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Grand Prize
Photo: Tribal
Student: Jessica Teng
School: Langley Fine Arts, Langley, BC
Advisor: Donna Usher
Judges' Comments: "The use of artificial light was well executed, as is evident by the specular highlights of the paint on the face to give it that extra shiny look. This photo has lovely composition, great ideation and beautiful
colours."
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Student Life/Academics: Winner
Photo: Anticipation Before The Moment
Student: Samantha Spatari
School: Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, North York, ON
Advisor: Catherine Rossi
Judges' Comments: "The colour and lighting are fantastic. One feels the emotion and the anticipation of the subject."
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Student Life/Academics: Honourable Mention
Photo: Light Dance
Student: Rod Scott
School: L.C.I., Lethbridge, AB
Advisor: Darrell Laidlaw
Judges' Comments: "Tough lighting situations at times produce the greatest shots. This photo is one that falls into that category. The painting of light and the illumination of the faces capture the moment beautifully."
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Sports/Athletes in Action: Winner
Photo: Grab
Student: Brian Choi
School: Collingwood School, West Vancouver, BC
Advisor: Andrew Shirkoff
Judges' Comments: "A decisive moment beautifully captured. The colour and clarity of this photo is sharp and the trail of snow behind is a subtle, but fabulous in-action visual."
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Sports/Athletes in Action: Honourable Mention
Photo: Airborne
Student: Glen Berry
School: Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI), Lethbridge, AB
Advisor: Darrell Laidlaw
Judges' Comments: "The decisive moment, it is the
simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the
significance of an event as well as the precise organization of forms
which gives that event its proper expression" – Henri
Cartier-Bresson. This image captures Cartier Bresson’s point
exactly. Great colour, well balanced composition."
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Open/Creative: Winner
Photo: No Cloud Is Going To Rain On Me
Student: Jillian Davey
School: Pauline Johnson CVS, Brantford, ON
Advisor: Danielle Curtis
Judges' Comments: "The neutral colours on the wall provide beautiful contrast to the bright coloured umbrella. This is a fun idea and the use of post-exposure manipulation coupled with the shapes and pattern in this shot work very well."
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Open/Creative: Honourable Mention
Photo: Skydiving Without Parachutes
Student: Jenna Kim
School: Bearspaw Christian School, Calgary, AB
Advisor: Sharon Butler
Judges' Comments: "Lovely silhouette with good composition provides warm imagery."
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