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January Photo of the Month Winner Announced

February 7, 2017

The MIPA Photo of the Month theme for January was “resist” and could be interpreted as it fit your school and student body.

Overall comments from the judge: The photographers understood the importance of lighting and how it affects mood. Also, the winning photos showed the power of using the viewfinder to help shape the storytelling. Remember, angle and cropping are important, which includes monitoring the backgrounds and adjusting the lens accordingly. Also, captions should tell a complete story without being redundant or biased. They should fill in any blanks to help the reader see the connection between the photo and the missing pieces of the story and, in this case, the contest theme.

JANUARY’S PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Photo by Ashli Wagner of Webster Groves

Supporters march down Euclid Ave. for the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Jan. 16, 2017. Supporters met at Webster Groves City Hall and ended at Steger Sixth Grade Center to listen to keynote speaker Rev. Terrell Carter and have dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Photo by Cheyanne Kennedy of Lee’s Summit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo by Haley Arellano of Kearney

 

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