Seattle, Washington kiliii.com All images © Kiliii Yuyan “Islandia” First Place – Series of Images “My favorite photographs are full of mystery and tell each person a different story.” As an indigenous person, my whole life I’ve been taught to look for the stories of the land. Finding those stories requires paying attention to what’s directly around me, the tracks and signs of the living world. I’ve been told so many stories of the mythical era before…
New York City www.ericapricephotography.com “All Hands” First Place – Editorial A candid image captured during the 2018 Westminster Dog Show, Meet and Greet. Currently based out of NYC, I’m a photojournalist and editorial photographer. In my free time, I enjoy street photography.
Minneapolis, Minnesota ericmuellerphotography.com “Choi Hung Estate” First Place – Self Promotion / Personal “The world is so chaotic, so I like to celebrate symmetry in the built (or natural) environment wherever possible, as a way of organizing that chaos.” ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Eric Mueller: I was lucky enough to travel to Hong Kong in 2018, where a long-time Instagram friend, @kyle_yu, brought me to several iconic places. At the…
Cincinnati, Ohio www.teristudios.com “Fragrance” First Place – Commercial ASMP: Can you provide some background on your winning photo? Teri Campbell: For commercial assignments like this, the agency often dictates the general direction of the image, based on the strategy they have outlined for the brand. The overall tone for this image was dark and rich, full of color. We utilized both a floral and a food stylist for this project. ASMP: What type of setting…
UPDATE March 15, 2019: The winners have been announced! ASMP Style 2019 Photo Contest Winners Overview of the ASMP Style Image Contest ASMP Style is the first image contest of 2019! ASMP Style is designed to showcase the important contributions of fashion, beauty and style image makers capturing a form, appearance, or character. The contest is open to ASMP members and non-members. Non-members can join ASMP and participate in the many benefits of membership which include a…
Dear ASMP Members, I’m delighted to announce the winners of the BEST of ASMP 2018 Photo Contest! This group of winners is a representation of the diversity of talent found in our membership. Stay tuned for special profiles of our winners in the coming weeks. Click on any photo to view a larger version and/or start a slideshow. Special thanks to our judges Gregory Heisler, Nancy Andrews, and Brian Storm for taking on this tough…
New York, New York https://www.sabinamiklowitz.com/ Image © Sabina Miklowitz A Sky Full of Stars First Place – Self Promotion / Personal ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Sabina Miklowitz: This image came from a test shoot I did with an agency model. In contrast to my usual method of meticulously planning everything down to the last detail, I didn’t really have a concept in mind for this shoot, and I didn’t work…
Yorklyn, Delaware http://caphoto.com/ Image © Carlos Alejandro Twin Poets First Place – Editorial ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Carlos Alejandro: The Poets Laureate of the state of Delaware, Twins, Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Al Mills, are a very different kind of Poet Laureate. Their mission: To awaken the revolutionary spirits buried deep within the souls of an oppressed people.The are part poets, part performance artists. The urgent veracity of their words and…
Chicago, Illinois https://www.mrafferty.com/overview/ Images © Mary Rafferty: Do You See Me? First Place – Series ASMP: What was your inspiration for creating this photo series? Mary Rafferty: I have always been interested in all women’s stories, their challenges and what gives them strength. I felt as a woman it is important to raise the voices of other women. I have had the privilege of hearing these women’s stories and I feel that so many others…
Franklin, Tennessee https://www.gomezphotography.com/ Image © Michael Gomez Charlie & Fireflies First Place – Advertising ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Michael Gomez: I was inspired to capture the innocence of a child and nature. The thought of an insect that can produce a flash of light is very captivating and mysterious to a young child. ASMP: Is there anything unique about your style or approach? MG: I chose a shift tilt 45mm…