OVERALL GRAND PRIZE
CHEERING FOR THE KNIGHTS
PHOTOGRAPHER Ankita Pandurangi
ADVISER Jordyn Kiel
Francis Howell North High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Cropping, Viewpoint | Composition: Cropping
The energy and attitude match the subject’s, as the photographer perfectly captured the moment. The right aperture to get both the hand and the face in focus, matched with a technically strong composition, makes this a standout image. Beautiful color and shallow depth of field create a distraction-free shot with a classic high school feel.
1ST PLACE | TIME FOR SOME CHANGES
PHOTOGRAPHER Anahi Silva | ADVISER Becky Tate | Shawnee Mission North High School, KS
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing, Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling
A unique perspective is seen when the photographer uses the perfect angle from beneath a car while mastering the technical skill displayed with balanced exposure on the subject’s face.
2ND PLACE | BUILDING BRIDGES
PHOTOGRAPHER Samantha Scalzini | ADVISER Chelsea Tallon | Lakeside High School, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Viewpoint | Technical: Contrast
3RD PLACE | CREATING A COMMUNITY GARDEN
PHOTOGRAPHER Akshay Sarda | ADVISER James Webb | Ames High School, IA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Viewpoint | Technical: Contrast
4TH PLACE | THE DEBATERS AT THE ROUND
PHOTOGRAPHER Jesus Serrrano | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | LET IT GROW
PHOTOGRAPHER Nolan Larsen | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting, Rule of Thirds
1ST PLACE | WORKING FOR SUCCESS
PHOTOGRAPHER Daniel Yuruk | ADVISOR Sam Brassington | Gleneagle Secondary School, BC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Symmetry, Viewpoint | Photo Story: Portrait
The symmetry, framing, and lower angle matched with technically solid exposure make this a classically strong photo that conveys the academic experience perfectly and draws the viewer in.
2ND PLACE | FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AT LORD TWEEDSMUIR
PHOTOGRAPHER Abby Bernath | ADVISOR Marcus Tam | Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School, BC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Golden Hour, Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling
3RD PLACE | CASTING ELEGANCE
PHOTOGRAPHER Dorian Belowos | ADVISOR Lori Roy | Bishop Alexander Carter Secondary School, ON
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Background Simplicity, Lighting
4TH PLACE | THE LAKE’S EMBRACE
PHOTOGRAPHER Lawrence Ge | ADVISOR Kristie White | West Island College, AB
PHOTO ELEMENTS Technical: Contrast, Depth of Field | Composition: Viewpoint
5TH PLACE | MAKING A PLAY
PHOTOGRAPHER Maddox Sawatzky | ADVISOR Michael Opp | Mennonite Educational Institute Secondary School, BC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling
1ST PLACE | GIDDY GAVIN
PHOTOGRAPHER Tatum Yanchar | ADVISER Ken Kasee | Chagrin Falls High School, OH
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Contrast
The use of strong composition and contrast in this storytelling photo emphasizes the joy of the moment and allows viewers to feel the same emotions as the students captured in this photo.
2ND
PLACE |
NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD MAKE IT THIS FAR
PHOTOGRAPHER Kristina Colburn | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
3RD PLACE | A GRATEFUL HUG
PHOTOGRAPHER Oyindamola Songonuga | ADVISER Kate Plows | Strath Haven High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Storytelling | Technical: Depth of Field
4TH PLACE | CELEBRATION SELFIE
PHOTOGRAPHER Lily Montano | ADVISER Danielle Buljan | West Park High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | ONCE A CHAP ALWAYS A CHAP
PHOTOGRAPHER Mia Fillpot | ADVISER Candra Gray | Westlake High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Rule of Odds | Photo Story: Emotion
1ST PLACE | SIMPLE ROAD
PHOTOGRAPHER Sofia Vasquez | ADVISER Juan Guevara | Bridgeland High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting Composition | Composition: Viewpoint
The composition evokes a harmonious sense of peace and serenity by following the rule of thirds. The contrast effectively captures the viewer’s eye and creates a sense of motion.
2ND PLACE | WHEN THE ROOSTER CROWS
PHOTOGRAPHER Devyn Davis | ADVISER Traci Brewington | Harmony Grove High School, AR
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting, Rule of Thirds | Technical: Depth of Field
3RD PLACE | BLADED MOON
PHOTOGRAPHER Hayden Hemphill | ADVISER Patricia Tiernan | East Stroudsburg High School South, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Technical: Contrast, Silhouette
4TH PLACE | HUNGRY HATCHLING
PHOTOGRAPHER Gia Navarra | ADVISER Jeannie Barden | Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Framing | Technical: Depth of Field
5TH PLACE | ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW
PHOTOGRAPHER Jason Pampell | ADVISER Sarah Dossey | Vista Ridge High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting, Repetition, Viewpoint
1ST PLACE | AMBITIOUS VISIONS
PHOTOGRAPHER Charlotte Bui | ADVISER Laureano Brignardello | Fulton Middle School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Cropping, Viewpoint
Patience and experimentation paid off for the photographer with this close-up angle perfectly showcasing the bubble’s curve, the window’s reflection, and the student’s curiosity.
2ND PLACE | IN IT TO WIN IT
PHOTOGRAPHER Sofia Melendez | ADVISER Kim Lloyd | Hamilton Middle School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
3RD PLACE | KŪ KIA'I LO'I
PHOTOGRAPHER Kiary Kea | ADVISERS Judy Tanabe, Judy Yamane | Kamehameha Middle School-Kapālama, HI
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Color Harmony, Storytelling
4TH PLACE | YOUNG AT HEART
PHOTOGRAPHER Evalina Kinkade | ADVISER Brian Cordes | Villa Grove Junior High School, IL
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Viewpoint | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | MAKING A MOVE
PHOTOGRAPHER Sofia Melendez | ADVISER Kim Lloyd | Hamilton Middle School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Rule of Thirds, Viewpoint
1ST PLACE | NOT ENOUGH COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHER Andrea Vasquez | ADVISER Jennifer Bean | Yukon High School, OK
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Lighting | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
Crafted with bold colors, cool patterns, leading lines, purposeful pose, and evidence of a challenging lighting technique, creates an overall effect that is both captivating and well-balanced.
2ND PLACE | THREE OF ME
PHOTOGRAPHER Stacy Duong | ADVISER Jamie Beavers | Midway High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Rule of Odds | Photo Story: Emotion
3RD PLACE | HEATING UP THE ICE
PHOTOGRAPHER Erica Merz | ADVISER Erin Ambroz | Coronado High School, CO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Lighting | Creativity: Color Harmony
4TH PLACE | UPSIDE UP
PHOTOGRAPHER Emily Whitaker | ADVISER Kristil Cobb | Rim of the World High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Creativity: Color Harmony | Photo Story: Portrait
5TH PLACE | MAN LOCKED IN FOCUS
PHOTOGRAPHER Alexander M. Bowler | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting | Technical: Contrast
1ST PLACE | TRAPPED MIME
PHOTOGRAPHER Camila Rocha-Castillo | ADVISER Heidi Alonzo | St. Francis High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Repetition | Technical: Contrast
The striking “Wow” factor from the lines and contrast, with a bold effect in black and white, and the structure created with a purposeful pose and leading lines contribute to its impact.
2ND PLACE | DETERMINED
PHOTOGRAPHER Angelina Caceres | ADVISER Heather Pier | Girard High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Rule of Thirds | Photo Story: Emotion
3RD PLACE | FLAG FOOTBALL STAR
PHOTOGRAPHER Zaara Khawaja | ADVISER Jenny Kafer | Woodward Academy, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Portrait
4TH PLACE | SCARRED SHADOW
PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Decker | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | WRESTLING TRAINING
PHOTOGRAPHER Matthew Berrett-Larroza | ADVISER Tiffany Davis | Meridian High School, ID
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Lighting | Technical: Contrast
1ST PLACE | PUSHING BACK
PHOTOGRAPHER Lia Shepler | ADVISER Shaz Salah | Lakeside School, WA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Leading Lines, Lighting
Strong lines add to this photo’s overall appeal, but the true magic is the angle directing viewers to the halo of water and the reflection of light directly on the swimmer’s face.
2ND PLACE | OUT OF THE MUD PIT AND THROUGH THE WOODS
PHOTOGRAPHER Samuel Iturrino | ADVISER Shauna Banks | Creekview High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity: Storytelling | Technical: Depth of Field, Sharpness & Shutter Speed
3RD PLACE | SPLASH!
PHOTOGRAPHER Lily Montano | ADVISER Danielle Buljan | West Park High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
4TH PLACE | HIT THE CORNER
PHOTOGRAPHER Eric Lynsky | ADVISER Natalie Gerbs | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Thirds | Creativity: Storytelling | Technical: Depth of Field
5TH PLACE | IT'S TIME
PHOTOGRAPHER Kana Jordan | ADVISER Kersha Odom | Kubasaki High School, AP
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Cropping, Viewpoint
1ST PLACE | THROUGH THE LINE
PHOTOGRAPHER Elijah Nall | ADVISER Melissa Williams | Pace High School, FL
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Rule of Thirds | Technical: Depth of Field
All the storytelling elements are present in this shot, as the rule of thirds emphasizes the subject’s reaction, inviting viewers to be part of this moment of celebration.
2ND PLACE | PARKVIEW PROUD
PHOTOGRAPHER Kristopher Johnson, Jr. | ADVISER Judith Murray | Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School, AR
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Rule of Thirds | Technical: Depth of Field
3RD PLACE | FIRST FNL STUDENT SECTION
HUMAN ROLLERCOASTER
PHOTOGRAPHER Alyssa Folmer | ADVISER Sarah Nichols | Whitney High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Framing | Photo Story: Height of Action
4TH PLACE | VICTORY TEARS
PHOTOGRAPHER Danica Matten | ADVISER Shelby Lonne-Rogentine | Moose Lake High School, MN
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | HOLDING LIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHER Samantha Bielawa | ADVISER Shari Adwers | Loudoun Valley High School, VA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
1ST PLACE | PEP CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHER Laurel Hansen | ADVISER Becky Tate | Shawnee Mission North High School, KS
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
From the photo’s vivid colors and contagious smiles to its depth of field, this shot captures the energy of the moment, making viewers feel up close and personal, like part of the memory.
2ND PLACE | WET DOG MAN
PHOTOGRAPHER Millie Tainow | ADVISER Ebony Martin | Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Thirds | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
3RD PLACE | NUTCRACKER IN THE HALLWAY
PHOTOGRAPHER Matthew Ramirez | ADVISER Kate Plows | Strath Haven High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Rule of Thirds | Creativity: Storytelling
4TH PLACE | ME? YOU!
PHOTOGRAPHER Hayley Smith | ADVISER Meg Luceri | Jefferson Academy Secondary, CO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | MUSIC TO OUR EARS
PHOTOGRAPHER Sera Barbato | ADVISER Megan Cook | Owen J. Roberts High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Framing | Photo Story: Portrait
1ST PLACE | CAREFUL, IT'S RAINING
PHOTOGRAPHER Derrek Nguyen | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Odds, Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling
This photo perfectly showcases the support system essential to successful yearbook collaboration, showing staff members at work outside the traditional classroom setting.
2ND PLACE | YEARBOOK SOLVING PROBLEMS
PHOTOGRAPHER Serenity Roath | ADVISER Jeremiah Glover | Italy High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Symmetry | Creativity: Storytelling
3RD PLACE | RADIANCE
PHOTOGRAPHER Charlotte Horetsky | ADVISER Kate Plows | Strath Haven High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
4TH PLACE | SWIRLING LIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHER Jasmine McLucas | ADVISER Maranda Buchanan | Robbinsville High School, NC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing, Rule of Thirds | Photo Story: Height of Action
5TH PLACE | PHOTOJOURNALISM IN ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHER Elspeth LaCroix-Birdthistle | ADVISER Jayna Rumble | University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, IL
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emily Whitaker
ADVISER
Kristil Cobb
Rim of the World High School, CA
2/ SANDMAN
PHOTOGRAPHER
Truth Dukes
ADVISER
Clint Smith Texas High School, TX
3/ PAINT IT RED
PHOTOGRAPHER
Samuel Iturrino
ADVISER
Shauna Banks Creekview High School, TX
4/ CANDID NOT-CANDID
PHOTOGRAPHER
Eric Lynsky
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
5/ ONE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Ashlynn Fleming
ADVISER
Patricia Shoelkopf
Hilton Head Island High School, SC
6/ PITCH PERFECT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Anna Haley
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
7/ BALL BOY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Truth Dukes
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
8/ LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kristina Colburn
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
9/ WE'RE TIRED
PHOTOGRAPHER
Anna Scott
ADVISER
Meredith Wilkins
Woodlawn High School, AR
1/ MONSTER INSIDE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Nate Bowler
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
2/ INTUBATION AT ITS FINEST
PHOTOGRAPHER
Oyindamola Songonuga
ADVISER
Kate Plows
Strath Haven High School, PA
3/ MAKING GUAC’
PHOTOGRAPHER
Katerina Hegemeyer
ADVISER
Tim Hall
Ramona High School, CA
4/ LETS GO
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lyric Curtis
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
5/ SCREAMING FOR SPIRIT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Cassandra Harris
ADVISER
Eric Johnston Green Valley High School, NV
6/ INTERCEPTION!
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lily Montano
ADVISER
Danielle Buljan
West Park High School, CA
7/ FINISHING TOUCHES!
PHOTOGRAPHER
Millie Tainow
ADVISER
Ebony Martin
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, GA
8/ WAITING FOR ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHER
Morgan Holling
ADVISER
Tina Braman Northwest High School, OH
9/ THROUGH THE DEFENSE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
10/ FOCUSING IN
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sawyer Manirath
ADVISER
Becky Tate
Shawnee Mission North High School, KS
1/ FOCUSING IN
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jaden Garner
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
2/ A GLIMPSE THROUGH A TIME FRAME
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emily Whitaker
ADVISER
Kristil Cobb
Rim of the World High School, CA
3/ *GOGGLES REQUIRED*
PHOTOGRAPHER
Millie Tainow
ADVISER
Ebony Martin
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, GA
4/ MAKAHIKI: PRIDE OF THE LĀHUI
PHOTOGRAPHER
Bella Toyomura
ADVISERS
Judy Tanabe, Judy Yamane
Kamehameha Middle SchoolKapālama HI
5/ RESERVED
PHOTOGRAPHER
Annie Feng
ADVISER
Sharon Kubicek
Round Rock High School, TX
6/ ANYTHING FOR THE SHOT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Annika Pitcher
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
7/ DECODE DIGERONIMO
PHOTOGRAPHER
Eloise Pulte
ADVISER
Ken Kasee
Chagrin Falls High School, OH
8/ IN THE MOMENT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Madeleine Watt
ADVISER
Hannah Taylor
Alta High School, UT
9/ THE HANDOFF
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
10/ NEXT PAGE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kaisa Verboom
ADVISOR
Karen Fagan
Innisfail High School, AB
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX 2/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Abigail Catanzaro
ADVISER
Kate Pritchard
Wayne Valley High School, NJ 3/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
4/ FALDA DE FOLKLORICO
PHOTOGRAPHER
Angelica Mock
ADVISER
Shauna Banks Creekview High School, TX
5/ I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jetaime-Tihani Tajiri
ADVISER
Kellie Fase
Sacred Hearts Academy, HI
6/ PRE-GAME PRAYER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Samuel Iturrino
ADVISER
Shauna Banks Creekview High School, TX
7/ OVERLOOKED
PHOTOGRAPHER
Nina Corso
ADVISER
Alison Strelitz Westlake High School, TX
8/ THE TRUE STAR OF THE SHOW
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kristina Colburn
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
Emily Reier
Dawn Wilking Waynesville High School, MO
6/ CLIMBING AWAY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Amery Felton
ADVISER
Maegan Abo
Bryant Junior High School, AR
7/ TURFS UP
PHOTOGRAPHER
Truth Dukes
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
8/ WHEN SPARKS FLY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Stephanie Prince
ADVISER
Adriana Martinez
Pharr San Juan Alamo Early
College High School, TX
9/ THE FINISH LINE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jordan Doty
ADVISER
Daniel Ryan Carr
Ray Braswell High School, TX
10/ CELEBRATING THE BIG WIN
PHOTOGRAPHER
Brendan Hearns
ADVISER
Sheena Zadai
Gilmour Academy, OH
Thousands of student photographers from across the country submitted their impactful moments to the Jostens Photo Contest 2024. Jostens is grateful for the opportunity to showcase these top award winners. All winners will be featured in Jostens Look Book 2025.
JUDGES
DANIEL AMBORN
Edina High School, MN
SARAH NICHOLS
Whitney High School, CA
MARGIE RAPER
Rock Hill High School, TX
CANDICE THOMAS
Haskett Junior High School, TX