1st Place, Photo Illustration
2021-22, Division 1, Yearbook Visual
By Madelynn Parks
The Charger
H.H. Dow HS
Y-19. Photo Illustration
A photograph that has been manipulated using digital technologies or other tools in post-production to illustrate a concept or idea. Manipulation should go beyond minor adjustments (such as toning) to apply effects to the image in a way that distorts reality. It should be clear the image is a created situation.
Judging Criteria
- Image displays creativity and artistic license to illustrate a point and tell a story
- Manipulation of the photograph is obvious; illustration is not designed to deceive a reasonable viewer
- Image has been effectively cropped to emphasize center of interest and enhance content
- Photography is technically strong:
- in focus
- proper contrast
- not too grainy or muddy
- Photographer paid attention to rules of composition