On-the-Spot Photo Contest winners named from 2023 Fall Conference

Eighteen entrants explored the theme of “Movement” for the On-the-Spot Photography Contest during the 2023 Fall Conference. It was no easy task for the judges, as everyone did an excellent job. Certificates and swag will be mailed to advisers. The winners are as follows:

First Place: Camilla O'Connell, McIntosh High School, The Legend Yearbook, 11th grade

Judge’s comments: “The focus on the subject as people move behind her places an emphasis on her stillness and lack of movement which clearly refers to a moment of calm within a storm of chaos.”

Second Place: Juliana Santander, The King’s Academy, The Crest Yearbook, 12th grade

Judge’s comments: “The picture is wonderfully photographed. As the girls are in movement, you don't lose their expressions of happiness, and the sun peeking over Sanford Stadium provides beautiful lighting.”

Third Place: Nora Bradshaw, Chestatee High School, The Eagle Yearbook, 9th grade

Judge’s comments: “The photo is captured in the middle of the man's movement on the bike as he passes by the Tate bus stop, but your focus is drawn to his face with a look of determination to get to his destination.”

Honorable Mention: Sadie Reddish, The Kings Academy, The Verve News, 10th grade

Judge’s comments: “When looking at the picture, you can relate to the movement of stepping onto a bus or waiting for your turn to get on. You don't get to fully see the face of either woman, but it adds to the mystery of 'Where are they going?'"

First place: Calm in the Storm Taking a moment to exhale, junior Ava Flores gets caught up in the never ending movement of the day. "School can be very stressful, so I take any chance I get to breathe in the chaos," Flores said. Getting home late from games and rehearsals, keeping all A's for honor roll and trying to have a successful social life being a student at McIntosh high school can be very overwhelming. Coverage and Photo by Camilla O'Connell.

Second place: Skipping Ahead Four Years Yearbook staff members heading back to GSPA conference. Photo by Juliana Santander

Third place: Smooth Sailin’ down Sanford Student rides his bike down Sanford Drive towards Tate Student Center in between classes on Tues., Oct. 24. photo by Nora Bradshaw

honorable mention: As the afternoon begins to unwind, classes still continue for students at the University of Georgia. To quickly move back and forth from classes and the dining hall, students use the University busses as their form of transportation. With their new found independence in the transition from high school to college, students realize they have to figure out many new things on their own. Even if that task is as simple as how to get to class. photo by Sadie Reddish