Sunday, February 5, 2012

Crush on the 2012 {SOUL} Photography Challenge | reno nevada photographers

To kick off 2012, we launched the 2012 {SOUL} Photography Challenge on our Facebook page. From the entries, we have chosen the FINALISTS. Thank you all for entering and sharing your soulful images for us. 

#1 FAN FAVORITE = Steven Beatty: Two Souls 
I love the use of negative-positive space here. Simple details, such as his hat, can add the needed punch and detailing. As a story, I picture them walking through this tunnel and stealing a moment together. I want to skew the symmetry a bit and have him lean on the wall--away enough to still get that negative space- as she leans into him...melting into each other's souls---for a moment--on a Sunday stroll.
Fan Favorite: Joanna Daily




Fan Favorite = Tobie Hickey
I love the feel of this image. The dark, ominous landscape with the ease of the sundressed girl running and jumping through it.  The balance of good and evil. Hope--the soul of a child. The stark contrast of the processing adds to the effect.

Fan Favorite: Sam Pierson
As the little soul blooms inside, so does their love. A soulful moment between a couple as they anticipate the new life they will be caring for. The soft light and touch adds to the gentleness of the photograph.

Fan Favorite: Heather Shrive : Soul Within
Heather included a touching story with her entry about this image:
"You have to have a little back story to appreciate this one, but this little princess was not supposed to 
be here. Her family has been told over and over that she shouldn't be alive, but she is. She does not 
have any brain function, but somehow, when you see into her eyes, you can see her soul."
 I have to agree. Something so precious about her look and
beautiful face.

Fan Favorite: Val Lemieux 
This one speaks to the dog and photography lover in all of us. I love the color palette of this photo as the sun sets on the magical desert. The desert offers so many moments to get in touch with your soul...or a camera setting. 


Fan Favorite: Jordan Diedrichsen
I love this moment of Daddy and Son in the morning. Tender and gentle. The baby is so content as he stares into the light. His little happy soul, safe in Daddy's hands. 

Skye's Pick : Courtney Vigo : Trish
I love the genuine smile that Courtney captured here. You know they were having fun. The expression and her hands say it all. Our souls need laughter and this image makes me smile. :)

Skye's Pick: Allison Anderson : Moments
I love the imperfection of this image--the wrinkled sheets and open dresser. The realization of being in a moment-- such a simple, everyday experience to fall in love with. A moment that filled Mama's soul up enough to grab her camera and frame it into importance. Soul feeding! 


Thank you all for participating in our photography challenge. Follow our blog or join us on facebook to stay up to date on the latest contest contests, giveaways, and our latest photo work. 

Leave a comment below for the finalists. Winner will be picked on February 9th. Happy Birthday to me and happy winning and photographing to you!! :) 









43 comments:

  1. Loving Sam Pierson's photo. I think he captured everything that love and expecting is about, and the dreamy feeling/ambience makes it perfect. There are three souls here that turned into one. <3

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  2. I vote for Tobie Hickey because this photo is breathtaking.

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  3. Moments...because every Mama has a photo of Daddy and Baby sleeping!

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  4. Allison Anderson's Moments is so sweet and serene. It made me tear up! That one should definitely win!

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  5. Capturing a moment like Allison Anderson did is something we all hope for, but rarely can capture something so sweet.

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  6. As a dad and now a grandpa I have to go with "Moments". It reminds me of so many precious moments I had with my little ones when they were still Little Ones.

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  7. I vote for Allison Anderson's "Moments". Truly, precious love!!!!

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  8. Love Allison Anderson's : Moments. So adorably Sweet!

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  9. I loved the picture "Moments". Seeing a dad and his young daughter is so sweet.

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  10. I love the "Moments" by Allison Anderson. What a super picture with Dad and baby. Hard to catch something like that on pictures. I vote this for #1

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  11. Tobie Hickey......I've been a fan for a bit now and it because her photos please my eye. I like the mix of dark, ominous and light, beauty. She captures moments that you can feel. All of these pictures are wonderful though.

    Kelli

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  12. I LOVE TOBIE HICKEY'S PHOTO'S. THEY TAKE YOUR BREATH. AWAY! SHE. IS TRUELY A TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER!

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  13. I vote for Allison Anderson's Moments. It was a moment in time...

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  14. I vote for Allison Anderson's 'Moments' because it actually capture a truly wonderful moment between a father and daughter. Sweet, precious, and beautiful moment captured in a photo to be cherished forever <3

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  15. I love "Moments"!! It truly reminds me of my husband and daughter just a few years ago. It's moments like those that you never forget!!!

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  16. so sweet " Moments" I vote for Allison Anderson's very special time in life.

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  17. Tobie Hickey! I love this photo, but every photo she takes makes me feel some emotion! Beautiful photo and beautiful photographer!

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  18. Allison Anderson's "Moments" all the way

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  19. Allison Anderson's moments :) love this pic! the sunshine streaming through the window onto their sleeping faces, so cute :) a precious moment frozen in time, priceless...

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  20. I vote for Allison Anderson's "Moments". I love this photo

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  21. I love Allison's photo. What a sweet moment captured!

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  22. I vote for Allison Anderson's "Moments". What a precious picture.

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  23. My vote is for "Moments." What a great capture of a precious moment in time

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  24. I also vote for "Moments". sometimes we spend so much time searching for the extraordinary in life, that we lose sight of the fact that it's the ordinary moments that make our days, and this picture reminds us of that.

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  25. Joanna Daily should be chosen for several reasons: she has god given talent, she's great with people and most important, she has a passion for photography greater than anyone I've ever met, amateurs and professionals alike. Her entry photo is so touching, your heart actually aches when you see the little girls expression and tears. Please, for the public's sake, choose her so her budding skills can be cultured into something even more amazing. Mary Ann.

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  26. Joanna Daily should definitely win! She is one of the sweetest people I know. She seriously admires your work and is passionate about photography. You would love working with her!

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  27. Joanna Daily's entry should win because those tears do melt my soul. Ramya Durosinmi

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  28. Jordan Diedrichses' entry should win! So beautiful and touching! I love this photo so much!!!

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  29. Jordan's photo is amazing. She closely captured a extremely touching moment between a father and son. The expression on the baby's face is priceless. Such a great picture!

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  30. I love Jordan's photo. Such a sweet moment. Both father and son so content and peaceful.

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  31. I LOVE reading all your comments, but trust me you certainly aren't making this any easier! I'm going to have serious trouble deciding on Thursday!
    If you aren't a member on our Facebook page, I want to invite you to come join us as we have lots of fun with games and all things photo. Love to hear from you there! http://www.facebook.com/skyesnyderphotography

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  32. Allison's "Moments" is so beautiful. It's got my vote! Good luck, Skye!!!

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  33. I like "Moments" it is beautiful in its simplicity and I have one of my husband asleep with the bottle in hand next to our youngest, a treasure just like this one!

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  34. LOVE Jordan Diedrichsen's photo... such a moment of peaceful contentment between father & son!

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  35. Joanna Daily - that face!!

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  36. As silly as the picture may be, my vote would have to go for Trish. The awkward positioning of her hands and scrunched up face makes me truly believe she was laughing hysterically. It kind of makes me curious to know what she was laughing at. Happiness only shines as bright as the owner's soul.


    Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection.
    -Yakov Smirnoff

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  37. My favorite is the one from Jordan Diedrechsen (I hope I spelled that right!). The simplicity and understood emotion move me.

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  38. Jordan Diedrichson has my vote- I love those tender Daddy moments. Beautiful photo.

    -Leigh G

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  39. Jordan Diedrichsen has my vote. The father son moment is so well portrayed without being sappy and the little pools of baby chin totally get me!

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    1. Jordan Diedrichsen has my vote! The natural style and perfect lighting capture the best moment!

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    2. I vote for Jordan Diedrichsen...the natural moment with the perfect lighting is awesome!

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  41. I love the one by Allison Anderson titled Moments. That's my vote.

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