Erin Manning

The three main areas we covered in my Digital 101 class at BlogHer were light, composition, and authenticity. My talented students picked up on the lessons very quickly and either found prior photos that would be appropriate or created new ones for submission into my BlogHer Photo Contest. After much deliberation the winners are…. drum roll please!


First Prize – Bridget Ivey aka QueenofHaddock


Very beautiful. I love the late afternoon quality of light and the timeless feel to the image. A candid shot often incorporates a person in a personal moment, unaware of the camera, and you’ve captured this moment as if it’s a memory the viewer is experiencing. You won a F.J. Westcott 42″ 6-in-1 Reflector Kit!


Second Prize – Cindy Streams aka CityStreams


This little boy looks so sweet and the image really tells a story. You’ve created a compelling composition with him in the foreground and the family visible, but blurred in the background. His expression is very authentic….as if he’s excited and proud to have a new baby in the family. You won $50 worth of Digital Photography Titles from Wiley!


Third Prize – Tara Gerner-Ziegmont aka FeelsLikeHomeBlog


Great shot! The color is vibrant, the composition interesting – nice use of the rule of thirds and the angle creates energy in the image. You won a dSLR Gorillapod from Joby!


Honorable Mention – Virginia DeBolt aka Veesees


The relationship between Mother and child evokes a warm and fuzzy feeling and the S-curve of the hand and little baby foot creates an interesting composition. Nice job. You won a Gorillapod Original from Joby!

Remember that all my BlogHer students win a premium subscription ($40 value) to Club Smilebox. Email me for details.

Thank you to everyone who participated! I enjoyed meeting you all and look forward to seeing more of your wonderful images online.