OVERALL GRAND PRIZE
LAYING IT ALL ON THE LINE
PHOTOGRAPHER Will Griffith
ADVISER Dow Tate
Shawnee Mission East High School, Kansas
PHOTO ELEMENTS
Cropping | Peak Action | Rule of Thirds
The 2026 Grand Prize photo captures peak action, strong emotion and exemplary composition. The photographer brings the viewer into the middle of the action and tells the story of this moment in the competition. By including the other team’s player, the photographer provides context that would be missing if we only saw the player on the ground. A shallow depth of field ensures that the viewer is not distracted by background details and is drawn to the impact of the main subject, while details like scattering turf show the power of the impact.
1ST PLACE | AUTO TECH
PHOTOGRAPHER Ashley Shook | ADVISER Liza Leonhardt | Cypress Ranch High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Framing | Lighting | Emotion
The use of framing from the vehicle and lighting from the flashlight help elevate the story of this photo, which highlights the facial expressions of a team of students working and learning together. An inverted triangle threepeat of red pops of color adds contrast to frame the subjects.
2ND PLACE | CARDBOARD CUTTERS
PHOTOGRAPHER Simon Vaang | ADVISER Jayna Rumble | University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Illinois
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Unique Perspective | Creativity
From the ground up, the photographer captures a moment between two classmates. The photographer uses the laptop and cardboard pieces in the foreground to showcase the multiple layers in the photo.
3RD PLACE | CONCENTRATION IN ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHER Delilah Stewart | ADVISER Jesse Dean | Wayne Valley High School, New Jersey
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Perspective | Framing | Center of Visual Interest
A unique angle over the subject’s shoulder reflects the complexity of studying for math class. The choice to make the photo black and white adds to the solitude and concentration of the subject.
4TH PLACE | REACTING TO THE REACTION
PHOTOGRAPHER Simon Vaang | ADVISER Jayna Rumble | University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Illinois
PHOTO ELEMENTS Emotion | Unique Perspective | Background
5TH PLACE | LIGHT DUSTING
PHOTOGRAPHER Garrison Dowling | ADVISER Melissa Warner | Center Grove High School, Indiana
PHOTO ELEMENTS Technical Merit | Unique Perspective | Creativity
1ST PLACE | HER FINAL PERFORMANCE
PHOTOGRAPHER Jaidyn Nease | ADVISOR Shannon Van Baalen | Welland Centennial Secondary School, Ontario
PHOTO ELEMENTS Center of Visual Interest | Rule of Thirds | Lighting
Spotlights amid a dark field showcase the subject, while the inclusion of some lights on background walls reveals the depth of the space. Rule-of-thirds placement of the subject on the horizon line draws the viewer’s eye to the quiet peak of action.
2ND PLACE | TAPPING INTO TRENDS
PHOTOGRAPHER Yena Kim | ADVISOR Lara Wear | Mount Doublas Secondary School, British Columbia
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity | Lighting | Background
The story of seeking affirmations on social is effectively executed by the photographer. The lighting on the subject’s face enhances his focus on the reactions he receives.
3RD PLACE
PHOTOGRAPHER Logan Stach | ADVISOR Kayla Majek | Medicine Hat High School, Alberta
PHOTO ELEMENTS Peak Action | Effective Use of Color | Rule of Thirds
The photographer captures an athlete’s facial reaction at the peak of action. The decision to show the image in black and white creates a nice range of tones for the photo.
4TH PLACE | IDENTITIES
PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Kim | ADVISOR Amber Otke-Ropotar | École Okanagan Mission Secondary, British Columbia
PHOTO ELEMENTS Lighting | Storytelling | Creativity
5TH PLACE | COMMON LANGUAGE
PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Kim | ADVISOR Amber Otke-Ropotar | École Okanagan Mission Secondary, British Columbia
PHOTO ELEMENTS Lighting | Framing | Depth of Field
1ST PLACE | ONE LAST HUG
PHOTOGRAPHER Carter Schwent | ADVISER Katie Meyers | Kirkwood Senior High School, Missouri
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Emotion | Storytelling
This image perfectly captures the celebratory emotions of the graduates as they say their goodbyes. Moving in close to the subject while including elements of the larger celebration in the rest of the frame ensures that the full story is depicted.
2ND PLACE | HUG THAT LASTS FOREVER
PHOTOGRAPHER Yaneira Mendoza | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Emotion | Effective Use of Color | Rule of Thirds
The photographer’s position and angle capture this image so that both faces can be clearly seen by the reader. The expressions of the two subjects tell the joy of the moment.
3RD PLACE | WE OUT
PHOTOGRAPHER Jackson Yacob | ADVISER Holly Hartman | Memorial High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Unique Perspective | Repetition
This photograph, where the graduates are walking away after the event is over, captures a fun moment. The low angle and the green background help the red caps and gowns stand out.
4TH PLACE | GOODBYE HIGH SCHOOL
PHOTOGRAPHER Nadia Lopez-Perez | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Rule of Thirds | Emotion | Storytelling
5TH PLACE | I WISH IT WEREN’T GOODBYE
PHOTOGRAPHER Cayelle Crafts | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Emotion | Center of Visual Interest | Storytelling
1ST PLACE | ROAR OF TRIUMPH
PHOTOGRAPHER Eduardo Lauchu | ADVISER David Reeves | Saline Middle School, Michigan
PHOTO ELEMENTS Emotion | Depth of Field | Storytelling
The excellent composition of this image captures the subject’s victorious reaction, which is enhanced by the defeat of his opponent and the admiring gazes of the sideline fans in the background.
2ND PLACE | FOR OUR QUEEN
PHOTOGRAPHER Haylee Tano | CO-ADVISERS Judy Tanabe, Judy Yamane | Kamehameha Middle School-Kapālama, Hawaii
PHOTO ELEMENTS Storytelling | Emotion | Center of Visual Interest
Storytelling is central to this photo because of the message on the sign, which is framed by the flags and the subject’s gaze, drawing the viewer to the message.
3RD PLACE | ONE PEN, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES...
PHOTOGRAPHER Holly Phan | ADVISER Jennifer Tran | James Irvine Intermediate, California
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Perspective | Creativity | Center of Visual Interest
This image demonstrates creativity through the unique perspective from the inside of a bag. The facial expression and bright colors through the opening contribute to the storytelling.
4TH PLACE | A BRAVE REBOUND
PHOTOGRAPHER Roan Galloway | ADVISER Kyle Carter | Richland R1 Schools, Missouri
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Perspective | Peak Action | Emotion
5TH PLACE | LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD (THE FINALE)
PHOTOGRAPHER Sofia Melendez | ADVISER Kim Lloyd | Hamilton Middle School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Lighting | Cropping | Golden Hour
1ST PLACE | UNDER THE LIGHTS
PHOTOGRAPHER Isaiah Salazar-Werito | ADVISER Kelly Hanlon | Casteel High School, Arizona
PHOTO ELEMENTS Framing | Effective Use of Color | Contrast
The framing of the subject, along with the vibrant colors, contrast and facial expression contribute to the emotional value of this excellent storytelling photo.
2ND PLACE | BEST FRIENDS FOREVER
PHOTOGRAPHER Nadia Lopez-Perez | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Lighting | Cropping | Framing
The lighting, cropping and framing of the main subject’s face with the arms attract viewers to the center of visual interest.
3RD PLACE | CAYSN
PHOTOGRAPHER Jonas Larsen | ADVISERS Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Lighting | Peak Action | Rule of Thirds
The lighting and colors assist in highlighting the center of visual interest in this creative photo. The photographer in the foreground and bass player in the background contribute to the impactful storytelling.
4TH PLACE | DIRECTING IN THE DARK
PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Hohlt | ADVISER Shauna Banks | Creekview High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Lighting | Cropping | Peak Action
5TH PLACE | THE BASSIST’S GAZE
PHOTOGRAPHER Margarita de Vasconcellos | ADVISER Kate Weidkamp | Woodcreek High School, California
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Perspective | Technical Merit | Background
1ST PLACE | LET ME OUT.
PHOTOGRAPHER Marisa Freeman | ADVISER Gabriella Abrigo | Empire High School, Arizona
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Storytelling | Emotion
Storytelling is a key to this two-sided photograph, which creates a surreal feeling with different hues of purple and blue to heighten the contrast and drama of the subject’s situation.
2ND PLACE | OUT OF BREATH
PHOTOGRAPHER Garrison Dowling | ADVISER Melissa Warner | Center Grove High School, Indiana
PHOTO ELEMENTS Center of Visual Interest | Effective Use of Color | Creativity
The creativity in this photograph emerges with the single hand of the fully immersed subject, reaching toward the sky amid a sea of blue. The use of color gives the photograph a dark and emotive feeling while also leaving the viewer questioning what’s next.
3RD PLACE | AGE OF DISCONNECTION
PHOTOGRAPHER Danielle Brown | ADVISER Kate Pritchard | Wayne Valley High School, New Jersey
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Creativity | Storytelling
In a world of constant screens, the photographer focused on the importance of storytelling and effective use of color to encapsulate the use of VR, social media and texting.
4TH PLACE | MANY ARE CALLED, FEW ARE CHOSEN
PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Decker | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Repetition | Cropping
5TH PLACE | FALL DEER
PHOTOGRAPHER Beau Artzer | ADVISER Lisa Kemp | Seaman High School, Kansas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Center of Visual Interest | Effective Use of Color | Depth of Field
PHOTO ELEMENTS
Effective Use of Color | Creativity | Contrast
PHOTO ELEMENTS
Effective Use of Color | Creativity | Contrast
1ST PLACE | THE COLORS OF THE STUDENTS
PHOTOGRAPHER Laine Edwards | ADVISER Phillip Caston | Wando High School, South Carolina
The vibrancy of the colors in these images captivates and invites the viewer into the story. Contrast and lighting play important roles in this body of work. The colorful hand-painted portrait in particular demonstrates creativity and incredible attention to detail.
PHOTO ELEMENTS
Effective Use of Color | Center of Visual Interest | Lighting
PHOTO ELEMENTS
Emotion | Peak Action | Storytelling
PHOTO ELEMENTS
Emotion | Peak Action | Rule of Odds
Emotion | Peak Action | Storytelling
2ND PLACE | MICHELLE’S PORTFOLIO
PHOTOGRAPHER Michelle Lopez | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, Texas
The facial expressions on the subjects in each of these photos bring compelling emotional value and help tell the story. The photographer also makes an effort to capture images from a lower angle when it allows for more visually interesting composition.
PHOTO ELEMENTS
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Framing | Creativity
3RD PLACE
PHOTOGRAPHER Raeleen Bryant | ADVISER Kim Shrader | Pecatonica High School, Illinois
Each of these landscape images evokes emotion through color, contrast and cropping, allowing the viewer to experience the texture of each scene.
PHOTO TITLE: Water Plane Sunset
PHOTO TITLE: Abandoned Truck
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Center of Visual Interest | Contrast
PHOTO TITLE: Glacier
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity | Lighting | Contrast
4TH PLACE
PHOTO TITLE: T-Ball
PHOTOGRAPHER Annie Smith | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Emotion | Depth of Field | Storytelling
5TH PLACE
PHOTO TITLE: On Pointe
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO ELEMENTS Center of Visual Interest | Background | Golden Hour
Chandler Williams | ADVISER Elaina Thrasher | Greenbrier High School, Arkansas
1ST PLACE | MAD SCIENTIST
PHOTOGRAPHER Eli Raikhel | ADVISER Jayna Rumble | University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Illinois
PHOTO ELEMENTS Framing | Storytelling | Lighting
Soft, directional window light and the thoughtful use of foliage frame the subject at the center of visual interest and enhance the unique character depicted in this environmental portrait.
2ND PLACE | DILIGENT PREPARATION
PHOTOGRAPHER Cass Wei | ADVISER Alison Strelitz | Westlake High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Storytelling | Background | Cropping
Including aspects of the subject’s kitchen while still maintaining a relatively tight crop help take this from a simple portrait to a storytelling image. The decorations in the foreground, the food in the middle and the subject in the back also provide depth to the image.
3RD PLACE | RIVALRY DEFEATED
PHOTOGRAPHER Elijah Owens | ADVISER Darin Nakakihara | Tustin High School, California
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Lighting | Storytelling
The dramatic lighting achieved by the photographer placing lights behind the subject elevates the emotional value of the image. The use of black and white helps eliminate distractions, while capturing the subject in motion adds to the story.
4TH PLACE | TRAPPED INSIDE
PHOTOGRAPHER Matty Simmons | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Depth of Field | Unique Perspective | Emotion
5TH PLACE | NAILED IT!
PHOTOGRAPHER Estelle Levinson | ADVISER Jayna Rumble | University of Chicago Laboratory School, Illinois
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Creativity | Cropping
1ST
PLACE | GLIDE
PHOTOGRAPHER Kayla Tran | ADVISER Zane Mills | Inglemoor High School, Washington
PHOTO ELEMENTS Depth of Field | Technical Merit | Peak Action
This tightly cropped photograph captures peak action and intense concentration, accentuated by a shallow depth of field so that the viewer knows exactly what to look at. The inclusion of the school name on the hurdle provides a sense of place, and the appropriate shutter speed helps freeze the action.
2ND PLACE | BLOCKED
PHOTOGRAPHER Easton Hairell | ADVISER Blair Davis | Grand Oaks High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Peak Action | Depth of Field | Storytelling
By placing the camera at the water’s edge, the photographer puts the viewer amid the action with two water polo players. The shallow depth of field isolates the subjects from a busy background.
3RD PLACE | TUNNEL VISION
PHOTOGRAPHER Lucy Denzer | ADVISER Hannah Taylor | Alta High School, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Effective Use of Color | Framing | Rule of Thirds
The photographer planning to be in the right spot at the right time is crucial to the power of this image. While the tunnel frames the rider, the contrasting offset bright red jersey showcased by the rule of thirds catches the viewer’s eye.
4TH PLACE | IN MIDAIR
PHOTOGRAPHER Jake Strelitz | ADVISER Alison Strelitz | Westlake High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Peak Action | Rule of Thirds | Center of Visual Interest
5TH PLACE | AND HE’S SAFE!
PHOTOGRAPHER Nehemiah Pryor | ADVISER Timothy Sampson | Dana Hills High School, California
PHOTO ELEMENTS Golden Hour | Peak Action | Storytelling
1ST PLACE | VICTORIOUS
PHOTOGRAPHER Gavin Torrez | ADVISER Tiffany Hawk | Meridian High School, Idaho
PHOTO ELEMENTS Depth of Field | Emotion | Storytelling
This photograph, bathed in light from the right, is a great example of shallow depth of field and composition. The victor’s gaze lifts in victory and creates a contrast with his opponent’s downcast body language at the moment of defeat.
2ND PLACE | DRAGONS ROAR!
PHOTOGRAPHER Jackson Sanchez | ADVISER Sharon Kubicek | Round Rock High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Framing | Emotion | Unique Perspective
Framing the main subject, the photographer presents a unique view from amid a group of celebrating teammates. The contrast of color and strong display of emotion on the athlete’s face enhance the drama of the moment.
3RD PLACE | TROPHY TRIUMPH
PHOTOGRAPHER Jake Strelitz | ADVISER Alison Strelitz | Westlake High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Emotion | Technical Merit | Cropping
The look on each football player’s face howls with their win. The photographer did a great job at cropping and filling the frame.
4TH PLACE | BACK TO BACK
PHOTOGRAPHER Easton Hairell | ADVISER Blair Davis | Grand Oaks High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Background | Emotion | Depth of Field
5TH PLACE | ALL SMILES
PHOTOGRAPHER Jackson Yacob | ADVISER Holly Hartman | Memorial High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Depth of Field | Technical Merit | Emotion
1ST PLACE | PIE FACE!
PHOTOGRAPHER Coco Tullis | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Emotion | Peak Action | Depth of Field
A deep depth of field highlights the variety of emotions of the spectators at the peak of pie-in-the-face action. A slightly lower camera angle and tighter crop eliminate the distractions that a deeper depth of field can sometimes bring.
2ND PLACE | MARCHING TO SUCCESS
PHOTOGRAPHER James Sutton | ADVISER Ana Santos | Clear Falls High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Cropping | Storytelling | Depth of Field
Filling the frame while including the suggestion of the storytelling element of the flag takes this image from ordinary to outstanding. The directional, golden hour light and limited depth of field further enhance the image.
3RD PLACE | FLASH!
PHOTOGRAPHER Kaylee Anderson | ADVISER Justin Turner | Bryant High School, Arkansas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Storytelling | Framing | Unique Perspective
Framing the subjects in a ring light and the HOCO text reflection on the phone case help this photo tell a story. The colorful balloons and lighting enhance the appeal of the photo.
4TH PLACE | MAKIN’ BACON PANCAKES
PHOTOGRAPHER Leah Crow | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Peak Action | Emotion | Unique Perspective
5TH PLACE | THE WINNING MOMENT
PHOTOGRAPHER Madison Thompson | ADVISER Jeremiah Glover | Italy High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Emotion | Peak Action | Rule of Thirds
1ST
PLACE | PHOTO-J PHOTOSHOOT
PHOTOGRAPHER Simon Vaang | ADVISER Jayna Rumble | University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Illinois
PHOTO ELEMENTS Storytelling | Depth of Field | Background
Using a wide-angle lens, the photographer fills the frame while including details that give context to tell the story of the work done behind the scenes to create a studio image. The combination of characters in motion is revealed by a deeper depth of field.
2ND PLACE | THE TABLE COVERED IN SPREADS
PHOTOGRAPHER Elizabeth Buescher | ADVISER Marsha Kalkowski | Marian High School, Nebraska
PHOTO ELEMENTS Depth of Field | Storytelling | Unique Perspective
As the subject examines and edits a proof, the photographer captures the moment of her intense concentration from a lower angle, showing a side of yearbooking less familiar to the viewer.
3RD PLACE | DON’T FALL
PHOTOGRAPHER Yaneira Mendoza | ADVISER Clint Smith | Texas High School, Texas
PHOTO ELEMENTS Rule of Thirds | Storytelling | Cropping
Photographing the subject from the side with a tight crop and rule-of-thirds composition shows a different side of the fun of teambuilding on yearbook staff.
4TH PLACE | CAMERA MAN
PHOTOGRAPHER Nolan Larsen | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Contrast | Effective Use of Color | Center of Visual Interest
5TH PLACE | SPOT THE DRONE
PHOTOGRAPHER Cayelle Crafts | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Perspective | Creativity | Background
1/ CELEBRATION
PHOTOGRAPHER
Cat Settles
ADVISER
Jamie Beavers
Midway High School, Texas
2/ FLAME
PHOTOGRAPHER
Vivienne Stillman
ADVISER
Alison Strelitz
Westlake High School, Texas
3/ SPLIT PERSPECTIVE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Wendell Wagstaff
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah
4/ WE DID IT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Ray Brosnahan
ADVISER
Wade Kennedy
Richardson High School, Texas
5/ EMOTION IN FOCUS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Aaron White ADVISER
Lara Willbanks
San Marcos Senior High School, California
6/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sutton Peterson
ADVISER
Hogan Behrstock
ASTEME Academy, California
7/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Max Helmig
ADVISER
Alyson Smith
Pekin Community High School, Illinois
PHOTOGRAPHER
Eli Raikhel
ADVISER
Jayna Rumble
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Illinois
9/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Dakota Davis
ADVISER
Jana DeLong
Westmoore High School, Oklahoma
SIBLING SHOWDOWN
BRINGING THE HEAT
8/ TENNIS STAR
UP AND THROUGH
1/ IN THE LIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Brent Peterson
ADVISER
Danielle Frausto
Canyon High School, Texas
2/ ON THE EDGE OF BALANCE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jeyasri Ravichandran
ADVISER
Michelle Jacklitch
Wayzata High School, Minnesota
3/ BROTHERHOOD
PHOTOGRAPHER
Logan Stach
ADVISOR
Kayla Majek
Medicine Hat High School, Alberta
4/ A SENIOR FAREWELL
PHOTOGRAPHER
Juli Coon
ADVISER
Gina O’Rourke
Chittenango High School, New York
5/ THE ARTIST WITHIN
PHOTOGRAPHER
Laine Edwards
ADVISER
Phillip Caston
Wando High School, South Carolina
6/ WE DID IT!
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lily Montano
ADVISER
Danielle Buljan
West Park High School, California
7/ L’AUTRE OISEAU
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jared Greig
ADVISOR
Danielle Curtis
Brantford Collegiate Institute & Vocational School, Ontario
8/ HANGING LOOSE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Olin Nafziger
ADVISER
Jayna Rumble
University of Chicago Laboratory High School, Illinois
9/ ARTISTICÓ
PHOTOGRAPHER
Daniel Fenske
ADVISER
Daniel Amborn
Edina High School, Minnesota
10/ THE COST OF COMPETITION
PHOTOGRAPHER
Daniel De Paiva
ADVISER
Jessica Stanley Green Upstate High School, South Carolina
1/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lauren Hohlt
ADVISER
Shauna Banks
Creekview High School, Texas
2/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emmeline Fletcher
ADVISER
Michelle Thornhill
Ramay Junior High, Arkansas
3/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Brandon Delgado
ADVISER
Kara Clark
John Burroughs High School, California
4/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emma Fong
CO-ADVISERS
Judy Tanabe, Judy Yamane
Kamehameha Middle SchoolKapālama, Hawaii
5/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Ray Brosnahan
ADVISER
Wade Kennedy
Richardson High School, Texas
JOYOUS RECESSIONAL
SUN IN HER EYES
SINGLE SOLDIER
HEIHEI KĀWILI - THE BAMBOO RELAY
STRIKE A POSE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Roan Galloway
ADVISER
Kyle Carter
Richland R1 Schools, Missouri
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emerson Kibby
ADVISER
Sarah Nichols
Whitney High School, California 8/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Conner Ford
ADVISER
Shelby Nickells
Rouse High School, Texas
PHOTOGRAPHER
Dakota Davis
ADVISER
Jana DeLong
Westmoore High School, Oklahoma
10/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Braylyn Wood
ADVISER
Amy Skillen
Rock Port R-2 High School, Missouri
1/ TROUBLED TIMES
PHOTOGRAPHER
Gavin Holmes
ADVISER
Alexis Austin
Saint Francis de Sales
High School, Ohio
2/ IN THE VOID
PHOTOGRAPHER
Giada Chen
ADVISER
Kate Pritchard
Wayne Valley High School, New Jersey
3/ RECORD BREAKER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Elijah Nall
ADVISER
Melissa Williams
Pace High School, Floria 4/ FUTURE ENGINEERS IN ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sofia Melendez
ADVISER
Kim Lloyd
Hamilton Middle School, Texas
5/ THE FLASH
PHOTOGRAPHER
Owen Schmitt
ADVISER
Renee Van Arsdale
Menomonee Falls
High School, Wisconsin
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kathrine Leonard
ADVISER
Hannah Taylor
Alta High School, Utah
ADVISER
Katie Meyers
PHOTOGRAPHER
Paige Danish
ADVISER
Phillip Caston
PHOTOGRAPHER
ADVISOR
Doug
6/ TWO SIDED
7/ CALL OF THE WILD
PHOTOGRAPHER
Carter Schwent
Kirkwood Senior High School, Missouri
8/ KITCHEN COLLABORATION
Wando High School, South Carolina
9/ PLAYER OF THE GAME
Violette Labiche
Pritchard Abbotsford Senior Secondary School, British Columbia
PHOTOGRAPHER
Karleigh Hunt
ADVISER
Tiffany Hawk
Meridian High School, Idaho
2/ CHEERFUL
PHOTOGRAPHER
Vivienne Stillman
ADVISER
Alison Strelitz
Westlake High School, Texas
3/ STOICISM
PHOTOGRAPHER
Airadonya Colohan
ADVISER
Ryan Schude
Ojai Valley School, California
PHOTOGRAPHER
Matty Simmons
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, Utah 5/
PHOTOGRAPHER
1/ BLACK EYE
4/ TRAPPED EMOTION
Zaiden Santos
Cobb
of the World High School, California
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, Texas
ADVISER
Alicia Bacon
Berkeley High School, South Carolina
8/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Isaiah Guieb
ADVISER
Brittani Luce
9/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jaden Lucas
ADVISER
April Schneeman
6/ WILBUR’S GRAND STRETCH
Michelle Lopez
7/ THE SPARK
Wyman Daniel
PUTTING IN THE WORK
Santiago High School, California
SOARING AT STATE
Pontiac Township High School, Illinois
Thousands of student photographers from across the country submitted their impactful moments to the Jostens Photo Contest 2025. Jostens is grateful for the opportunity to showcase these top award winners. All winners will be featured in Jostens Look Book 2026.
JUDGES
MARK MURRAY
Executive Director, Association of Texas Photography Instructors
Yearbook Adviser, Bryant High School, Arkanasa
Yearbook Adviser, Rouse High School, Texas
Publications Adviser, Monta Vista High School, California
JUSTIN TURNER
SHELBY NICKELLS
JULIA SATTERTHWAITE