2023 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
GRAND PRIZE
A NEW HORIZON
PHOTOGRAPHER Angelina Hernandez
ADVISER Sarah Schreiner
Billy Ryan High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Lighting | Creativity: Color Harmony
Harmony is at work in this image through the use of color and precision-angled lines that draw the reader in to this technically impressive photograph. The purposeful arrangement of elements in both the foreground and background adds layers of depth to this image that captures its subject without distractions and connects to other elements within the frame.
1ST PLACE | MIRRORED DESERT
PHOTOGRAPHER Austin Allred | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Rule of Thirds | Creativity: Color Harmony
Learning outside of the traditional classroom, this photographer caught a landscape photography student working while surrounded by simple yet stunning scenery.
2ND PLACE | PROCESS TO A LEGACY
PHOTOGRAPHER Mitch Omwony | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Viewpoint | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
3RD PLACE | TEACHING TRIG
PHOTOGRAPHER Joshua Onstott | ADVISER Mark Abbott | El Diamante High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Cropping, Lighting
4TH PLACE | SCRATCH THAT SOLUTION
PHOTOGRAPHER Macy Crosser | ADVISER Dow Tate | Shawnee Mission East High School, KS
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Creativity: Color Harmony | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | COMPARE & COLLABORATE
PHOTOGRAPHER Abrielle Maddison | ADVISER Rachel Kidder | Midlothian Heritage High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Viewpoint |Creativity: Storytelling
1ST PLACE | I EARNED THIS
PHOTOGRAPHER Savannah Armitage | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity: Storytelling |Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
A peak moment of excitement was captured, and the emotion in this scene is palpable through this unique storytelling photograph.
2ND PLACE | LOW FIVE GOODBYES
PHOTOGRAPHER Shelby Boyle | ADVISER Kyle Carter | Richland R-1 High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing, Leading Lines | Technical: Depth of Field
3RD PLACE | I’M OUT
PHOTOGRAPHER Will Huster | ADVISER Mitch Eden | Kirkwood High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Repetition | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
4TH PLACE | ALL SMILES!
PHOTOGRAPHER Abbie Price | ADVISER Colton Croy | Bryant High School, AR
PHOTO ELEMENTS Photo Story: Emotion, Height of Action | Technical: Depth of Field
5TH PLACE | WE DID IT, BABY!
PHOTOGRAPHER Savannah Armitage | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Storytelling | Technical: Depth of Field
1ST PLACE | COEXISTING
PHOTOGRAPHER Lilly Zhang | ADVISER Lou Stamis | Unionville High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity: Color Harmony | Technical: Depth of Field, Silhouette
Multiple layers create depth to take the viewer deeper into the image. The color and fog work together, shaping a serene landscape.
2ND PLACE | IN THE THROES OF THUNDER
PHOTOGRAPHER Hannah Espinoza | ADVISER Rachel Kidder | Midlothian Heritage High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Contrast, Sharpness & Shutter Speed
3RD PLACE | MORNING BREAKS
PHOTOGRAPHER Justin Baker | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing, Golden Hour, Rule of Thirds
4TH PLACE | WAVES OF LAHAINA
PHOTOGRAPHER Maddison Porter | ADVISER Sarah Schreiner | Billy Ryan High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting | Creativity: Color Harmony
5TH PLACE | BLOSSOMING
PHOTOGRAPHER Clara Zhu | ADVISER Lindsey Petronella | Harriton Senior High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed, Silhouette
1ST PLACE | REPRESENTATION MATTERS
PHOTOGRAPHER Naima Smith | ADVISER Raquel Blalock | Woodcreek Junior High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea, Composition: Viewpoint, Creativity: Storytelling
This portrait concept resonated with the subject in the photo, who saw himself in the larger-than-life mural behind him.
2ND PLACE | TUG OF WAR!
PHOTOGRAPHER Kori Russell | ADVISER Brian Cordes | Villa Grove Junior High, IL
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Repetition | Photo Story: Emotion
3RD PLACE | CHILDHOOD BLISS
PHOTOGRAPHER Layla Masaoka | ADVISER Ellen Cordeiro | Kamehameha Schools Hawaii, HI
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Lighting, Repetition
4TH PLACE | KUBB
PHOTOGRAPHER Nicole Gazaway | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Leading Lines | Creativity: Color Harmony
5TH PLACE | HURDLE
PHOTOGRAPHER Rocco DeLaTorre | ADVISER T’Andra Eros | Evans Middle School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Repetition | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
1ST PLACE | MACI GLITCH
PHOTOGRAPHER Kaydence Flynn | ADVISER Rachel Dobbs | Sarcoxie High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Creativity: Color Harmony | Photo Story: Portrait
The photographer started with a solid, technical portrait and utilized complex editing techniques to composite layers of imagery.
2ND PLACE | CLOTHO, LACHESIS, AND ATROPOS
PHOTOGRAPHER Samantha-Marie Hernandez | ADVISER Tim Hall | Ramona High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Repetition, Symmetry
3RD PLACE | STARRY EYED
PHOTOGRAPHER Danielle Brown | ADVISER Kate Pritchard | Wayne Valley High School, NJ
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Photo Story: Portrait
4TH PLACE | DANCING WITH STARS
PHOTOGRAPHER Braylen Garren | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Repetition | Creativity: Color Harmony
5TH PLACE | IN A FOG
PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren McCabe | ADVISER Steffen Parker | Rice Memorial High School, VT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Framing | Technical: Contrast
1ST PLACE | SWEATY BOI
PHOTOGRAPHER Matty Simmons | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Composition: Background Simplicity, Lighting
Focused on the eyes and catchlight, this sharp and well-lit image captures details with clarity for an emotional portrait.
2ND PLACE | SKY’S THE LIMIT
PHOTOGRAPHER Leilani Gilmer | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting, Viewpoint |Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
3RD PLACE | HAMMERTIME
PHOTOGRAPHER Aspyn Phillips | ADVISER Miranda Buchanan | Robbinsville High School, NC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Lighting, Rule of Thirds
4TH PLACE | LIGHTS SHINING ON ME
PHOTOGRAPHER Ankita Pandurangi | ADVISER Jordyn Kiel | Francis Howell High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Lighting | Creativity: Color Harmony
5TH PLACE | NAILS LIPS ANS LASHES
PHOTOGRAPHER Teara Duke | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing | Creativity: Unique Idea | Technical: Depth of Field
1ST
PLACE | LONG JUMP IN AUSTIN
PHOTOGRAPHER Jesus Serrano | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
Athletic grit and determination are expertly captured in this image, taken at the height of action. Technical precision shows mastery of lighting, shutter speed and depth of field.
2ND PLACE | SAFE
PHOTOGRAPHER Braylen Garren | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
3RD PLACE | COLORFUL SHOT PUTTER
PHOTOGRAPHER McKenna McBroom | ADVISER Kyle Carter | Richland R-1 High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
4TH PLACE | FROM HORSE TO STEER
PHOTOGRAPHER McKenna McBroom | ADVISER Kyle Carter | Richland R-1 High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Thirds | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
5TH PLACE | JUMPING FOR JOY
PHOTOGRAPHER Joshua Guirguis | ADVISER Jess Martinsen | Cherokee High School, NJ
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion, Height of Action
1ST PLACE | YOU MADE THE TACKLE!
PHOTOGRAPHER Savannah Armitage | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Lighting | Creativity: Color Harmony
A genuine moment of excitement works with strong composition to capture a memorable, storytelling photo.
2ND PLACE | RIP
PHOTOGRAPHER Elizabeth Debenport | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
3RD PLACE | POWDER PUFF
PHOTOGRAPHER Braylen Garren | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Viewpoint | Photo Story: Emotion
4TH PLACE | UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
PHOTOGRAPHER Camryn Doctor | ADVISER Alicia Bacon | Berkeley High School, SC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping | Creativity: Color Harmony | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | LOUD FROM THE LANE LINES
PHOTOGRAPHER Macy Crosser | ADVISER Dow Tate | Shawnee Mission East High School, KS
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
1ST PLACE | GET INTO IT
PHOTOGRAPHER Elizabeth Debenport | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School,TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Photo Story: Emotion, Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
Viewers are dropped right into a genuine moment of celebration through an up-close viewpoint in this perfectly lit image, captured in an often-challenging school dance environment.
2ND PLACE | PRESQUE ISLE PICKERS
PHOTOGRAPHER Marion Young | ADVISER Marcie Young | Presque Isle High School, ME
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Repetition | Creativity: Storytelling
3RD PLACE | SHINING BRIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHER Kristina Colburn | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Rule of Thirds | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
4TH PLACE | PAINT WAR
PHOTOGRAPHER Braylen Garren | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Creativity: Color Harmony | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | CROWNING OF A QUEEN
PHOTOGRAPHER Sophie Gomez | ADVISER Susanne Malins | Highland Park High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
1ST PLACE | PRESS BOX
PHOTOGRAPHER Braylen Garren | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Rule of Thirds | Creativity: Storytelling
The simplicity and quietness catches a behind-the-scenes moment in the press box. The student, at work, interacts with the game below to create a unique moment of contrast.
2ND PLACE | SELF PORTRAIT
PHOTOGRAPHER Abigail Peterson | ADVISER Jessica Lazarus | Pembroke High School, MA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping | Photo Story: Portrait | Technical: Contrast
3RD PLACE | MAKING A PLAN
PHOTOGRAPHER Gabriella Freire | ADVISER Alex Hollis | Chapman High School, SC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Thirds, Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling
4TH PLACE | DID YOU GET IT?
PHOTOGRAPHER Miles Lambert | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
5TH PLACE | WITHIN THE ELEMENTS
PHOTOGRAPHER Lindsey Batts | ADVISER Miranda Buchanan | Robbinsville High School, NC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Leading Lines
3/ ROARING VICTORY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jeffrey Huang
ADVISER
Eric Oldmixon
The Branson School, CA
PHOTOGRAPHER
Alena Su
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Will Huster
ADVISER
Mitch Eden
Kirkwood High School, MO
4/ DISCOVERING NEW WORLDS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Clara Paulson
ADVISER
Verena Draper
Signal Mountain Middle/High School, TN
5/ SUNDAY SHOES
PHOTOGRAPHER
Raneem Siddiqui
ADVISER
Shauna Banks
Coppell Middle School East, TX
2/ HORSESHOE BEND
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Abigail McMullin
ADVISER
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Ken Kasee
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1/ FREESTYLE FORM
Macy Crosser
Dow Tate
Shawnee Mission School, KS
2/ PERSEVERANCE
Harper Stewart
Angie Jameson
Chagrin Falls Middle School, OH
3/ TRIUMPHANT SCREAM
Allie Corlew
Kyle Carter
Richland High School, MO
4/ GRADUATING EMOTIONS
Macy Crosser
Dow Tate
Shawnee Mission School, KS
5/ PETRIFIED SANDS
Brandon Clegg
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Ava Sylvain
ADVISER
Melinda Shultz
PHOTOGRAPHER
Samara Islam
ADVISER
Jana Delong
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jorsan Morales
ADVISER
Dawn Wilking
PHOTOGRAPHER
Aaron Magtoto
ADVISER
Gayle Nicholls-Ali
PHOTOGRAPHER
Maggie Bowman
ADVISER
David Bowman
Collegiate School, VA
6/ HUMMINGBIRD
Caston Jr/Sr High School, IN
7/ REACTIVITY
Westmoore High School, OK
8/ A SMILE TO REMEMBER
Waynesville High School, MO
9/ CALIFORNIAN RESILIENCE
La Cañada High School, CA
10/ STRIKE
1/ INNER DRAWINGS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Matthew Biser
ADVISER
Kara Clark
Burbank Unified School District, CA
2/ PICTURE THIS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Zoe Smith
ADVISER
Tod Traughber
Harding Academy, AR
3/ ROARING TIGER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jackson Haltom
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
4/ EGG 1
PHOTOGRAPHER
Elizabeth Debenport
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
5/ HOW TO CROWDSURF FOR DUMMIES
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kristina Colburn
ADVISER
Texas High School, TX
Clint Smith
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Cassandra Herter
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Braylen Garren
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Alex Hollis
Kylie Grandell
Laura Morgan
Lone Star High School,
BACON
Katelyn Black
Gabriella Freire
Chapman High School,
1/ LIETUVA
PHOTOGRAPHER
ADVISER
2/ PARADISE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Winston Qin
ADVISER
3/ TUCKER FOR TWO
PHOTOGRAPHER
McKenna McBroom
ADVISER
Kyle Carter
Richland R-1 High School, MO
4/ SPARK OF CONCENTRATION
PHOTOGRAPHER
ADVISER
Rachel Kidder
5/ MAY TIME MYERS
PHOTOGRAPHER
ADVISER
Ken Kasee
Emilija Puidoke
Melissa Nakos
Townsend Harris High School, NY
Luke Batson
Hunter College High School, NY
Abrielle Maddison
Midlothian Heritage High School, TX
Madi Machado
Chagrin Falls High School, OH