{"id":9863,"date":"2021-11-03T13:07:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T13:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/?p=9863"},"modified":"2021-12-20T16:25:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:25:24","slug":"wppi-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wppi-honors\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor-Roman Photography wins four WPPI Honors of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero Section” _builder_version=”4.12.1″ background_color=”#000000″ animation_style=”zoom” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_zoom=”4%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header subhead=”Taylor-Roman Photography” text_orientation=”center” background_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.85)” title_font_color=”#444235″ subhead_font_color=”#444235″ admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.12.1″ title_font=”Comfortaa||||” title_text_color=”#444235″ title_font_size=”59px” title_line_height=”1.3em” subhead_font=”Open Sans|||on|” subhead_text_color=”#444235″ subhead_font_size=”10px” subhead_letter_spacing=”8px” subhead_line_height=”2em” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/july-2019-8.jpeg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”on” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#d1af83″ button_one_border_width=”10px” button_one_border_color=”#d1af83″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”6px” button_one_font=”Open Sans||||” button_one_icon=”%%3%%” button_one_icon_color=”#ffffff” button_one_on_hover=”off” background_layout=”light” custom_padding=”150px||172px|0px||” animation_style=”fade” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”47px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”10px” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”10px” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” title=”WPPI Awards” title_level=”h2″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Our Story Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”1px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Bride & Groom Info” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”40px|||” custom_padding=”||63px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|8%||8%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

About the competition<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Every year, WPPI<\/a> holds a biannual film, print, and album competition<\/a>. This 40-year-old competition is a prestigious event open to any photographer. Judges review and score the images, and the scoring comes back with comments. Photographers have a chance to learn from some of the best artists in the world and learn what they need to improve. WPPI<\/a> celebrates and awards artist creativity.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”How we Met Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”rgba(209,197,186,0.16)” custom_padding=”120px||0px|||” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”How we Met” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”zoom” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_zoom=”8%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/july-2020-1-1.jpeg” title_text=”july 2020 1″ force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ text_font=”||||” text_text_color=”#3e3f56″ header_font=”Comfortaa||||” header_text_color=”#444235″ header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”44px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Growth<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ text_font=”Open Sans||||” text_text_color=”rgba(68,66,53,0.8)” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.9em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_delay=”50ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Not only is there an online submission open, but there is also a gallery exhibition in Las Vegas. WPPI holds a conference and exhibition every year to display the amazing art submitted to the competition<\/a><\/span>. Additionally, the judges give out crystal trophies and grand awards. The whole competition experience, winning or not, is a tremendous opportunity to grow. Not to mention, photographers tend to improve the more they submit and learn from the process.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Gallery Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”rgba(209,197,186,0.16)” custom_padding=”0px||100px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Gallery Area” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||” text_text_color=”#3e3f56″ text_line_height=”1.2em” header_font=”Comfortaa||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#444235″ header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”44px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Categories<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ text_font=”Open Sans||||” text_text_color=”rgba(68,66,53,0.8)” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.9em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_delay=”50ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” global_colors_info=”{}”]

There are eight main categories<\/a><\/span>: pre-wedding, wedding, portrait, creative, filmmaking, in-camera artistry, premiere, and album. Within each category are multiple subcategories totaling 30 divisions. Taylor-Roman Photography<\/a><\/span> has images in the portrait category under Children + Teenager and Individual, and four images have received silver awards.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Gallery 2 Area” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/july-2020-2.jpeg” title_text=”july 2020 2″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/427_5332142.43250.3841861_v1_source-scaled-e1635864914572-1.jpg” title_text=”427_5332142.43250.3841861_v1_source-scaled-e1635864914572″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-25px|||” custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”She Said Yes Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” animation_style=”zoom” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_zoom=”4%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Keys to Success” subhead=”Ten steps to winning a WPPI award” text_orientation=”center” background_overlay_color=”rgba(209,175,131,0.94)” admin_label=”She Said Yes” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ title_font=”Comfortaa||||” title_font_size=”72px” title_line_height=”1.3em” subhead_font=”Open Sans|||on|” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_letter_spacing=”8px” subhead_line_height=”2em” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_enable_image=”off” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”on” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#d1af83″ button_one_border_width=”10px” button_one_border_color=”#d1af83″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”6px” button_one_font=”Open Sans||||” button_one_icon=”%%3%%” button_one_icon_color=”#ffffff” button_one_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”15px||14px|||” animation_style=”fade” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”80px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”10px” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”10px” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”]

<\/h1>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ background_color=”#9b9b9b” custom_padding=”0px||9px|||” animation_style=”zoom” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_zoom=”4%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Strong first impression, impact<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

You must wow the judges. If it\u2019s a generic image that they\u2019ve seen before, they\u2019re not going to remember it. The goal is to have the judges be intrigued by your image and want to learn more about it.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Point of difference, originality, creativity<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

What makes this image stand out? Your everyday work could \u201cwow\u201d clients and be consistent with creative standards, but would it \u201cwow\u201d a judge? Your image must be unique, creative, and clearly set apart from the competition.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

In-camera artistry, degree of difficulty, focus, exposure<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

This is the technical step to judging an image. The judges ask, \u201cDo they clearly know how to use a camera?\u201d You must demonstrate mastery of basic camera settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Postproduction, detail in highlights and shadows, color balance, retouching<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

\u00a0Photoshop and Lightroom touches are allowed, but if it takes away from the image, it won\u2019t get a good score. The goal is to retouch the image enough to enhance it and not take away from the artistry.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Emotion, story, communication<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Every image tells a story. Everyone knows the phrase, \u201cA picture is worth a thousand words.\u201d Of course, your image should tell a story but still have enough mystery to allow the judges to finish the story you\u2019re trying to tell.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Print quality, presentation<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Presentation is important. It could be an incredible image, but if it\u2019s not presented well on quality materials, then why look at it? Make sure to match the image quality to the presentation quality.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Lighting<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Lighting is a challenging part of producing an image. There are so many variables that go into producing the perfect lighting situation, and it changes from image to image. The chosen lighting must flatter the subject and add to the story being told.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Posing, placements of elements, design<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Posing is one of the loudest components of an image. You could pose a subject in two different ways and convey two opposite messages. Every image must have a fitting and flattering pose to provide a unique image but stay on theme.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Composition, cropping, point of interest<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Obviously, what the image consists of is important. Not only that, but what is included in the image is important. That sounds simple, but cropping can make or break an image. Leaving out someone\u2019s elbows or cutting off a dress could draw the viewer\u2019s attention to the wrong thing. You want to make sure you draw attention to the right spot.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Great<\/span> example of the category, style, fionesse, refinement<\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

\u00a0Judges want to see images relevant to the category. Submitting a wedding image to the Children + Teenager category doesn\u2019t make sense. However, there is room to push the category boundary. Does the image have what it takes to redefine the stereotypes? Does it stand out in the category?<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|23px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Complete all ten steps<\/a><\/span><\/span> well, and you just might win an award. This is no easy task, but Taylor-Roman Photography<\/a><\/span> has displayed mastery of these components to earn 4 silver awards.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Taylor-Roman Photography has submitted to the Children + Teenager and Individual categories winning silver awards for four of the submissions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":317,"featured_media":9654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

WPPI holds a biannual film, print, and album competition. This 40-year-old competition is a prestigious event open to any photographer. The images are reviewed and scored by world-renowned judges. Additionally, the scoring comes back with comments. Photographers have a chance to learn from some of the best artists in the world and learn what they need to improve. WPPI celebrates and awards artist creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is there an online submission open, but there is also a gallery exhibition in Las Vegas. The winners of each category and the runners up are featured. This gives winning photographers the chance to network and get their name out to professionals and the public. The whole competition experience, winning or not, is a tremendous opportunity to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are eight categories: pre-wedding, wedding, portrait, creative, filmmaking, in-camera artistry, premiere, and album. Within each category are multiple subcategories. Taylor-Roman Photography has images in the creative category under Children + Teenager and Individual, and four images have received silver awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WPPI describes ten steps to an award-winning entry<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Strong First Impression, impact -<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    You must wow the judges. If it\u2019s a generic image that they\u2019ve seen before, they\u2019re not going to remember it. The goal is to have the judges be intrigued by your image and want to learn more about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Point of difference, originality, creativity -<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      What makes this image stand out? Your everyday work could \u201cwow\u201d clients and be consistent with creative standards, but would it \u201cwow\u201d a judge? Your image must be unique, creative, and clearly set apart from the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • In-camera artistry, degree of difficulty, focus, exposure -<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        This is the technical step to judging an image. The judges ask, \u201cDo they clearly know how to use a camera?\u201d You must demonstrate mastery of basic camera settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Postproduction, detail in highlights and shadows, color balance, retouching -<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Photoshop and Lightroom touches are allowed, but if it takes away from the image, it won\u2019t get a good score. The goal is to retouch the image enough to enhance it and not take away from the artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • Emotion, story, communication -<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Every image tells a story. Everyone knows the phrase, \u201cA picture is worth a thousand words.\u201d Your image should tell a story but still have enough mystery to allow the judges to finish the story you\u2019re trying to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            • Print quality, presentation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Presentation is important. It could be an incredible image, but if it\u2019s not presented well on quality materials, then why look at it? Make sure to match the image quality to the presentation quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              • Lighting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Lighting is a challenging part of producing an image. There are so many variables that go into producing the perfect lighting situation, and it changes from image to image. The chosen lighting must flatter the subject and add to the story being told.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                • Posing, placements of elements, design<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Posing is one of the loudest components of an image. You could pose a subject in two different ways and convey two opposite messages. Every image must have a fitting and flattering pose to provide a unique image but stay on theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  • Composition, cropping, point of interest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Obviously, what the image consists of is important. Not only that, but what is included in the image is important. That sounds simple, but cropping can make or break an image. Leaving out someone\u2019s elbows or cutting off a dress could draw the viewer\u2019s attention to the wrong thing. You want to make sure you draw attention to the right spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    1. Great example of the category, style, finesse, refinement<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      Judges want to see images relevant to the category. Submitting a wedding image to the Children + Teenager category doesn\u2019t make sense. However, there is room to push the category boundary. Does the image have what it takes to redefine the stereotypes? Does it stand out in the category?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Complete all ten steps well, and you just might win an award. 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