Best of Bridals 2008 from Modern Photographers

When Modern Photographers started their Best of 2008 Bridals contest, I entered a few images, and honestly didn't think that amidst all the crazy talented other members, we'd even make it out of the preliminary voting. So when 2 of our images made it to the top 50 and were then put online for anyone and everyone to vote on, we were elated. With amazingly talented submissions by people like Sean & Mel McLellan, Poser, and Fuller Edge, we were thrilled to be counted among them and didn't really think that our images had a chance. I mean, these are the photographers who I blog-stalk, who I am inspired by constantly, who I hope to one day have the privilege of meeting and getting coffee with and picking their brains. They are all amazing!

Then, it happened. I got online and saw the postings on Modern Photographers, Trash the Dress, and Don't Box Us In advertising the contest and telling people to go vote. And I saw it. One of our images sandwiched on the screen between an image by Poser and one by the McLellans. WHHHHAAAAATTTT? To try to explain the sheer magnitute of this to everyone else, we've come up with some analogies...

For an up and coming musician this would be like seeing your single on iTune's new music Tuesday between new singles by the Dave Matthews Band and Paramore.

For automotive lovers, this would be like seeing a design you created for your dream car highlighted between designs by Chip Foose and Jesse James.

For computer nerds, this would be kind of like getting a program you designed listed in Wired Magazine between ones designed by the guy who made Twitter, and the mastermind behind iFart. You with us? This was crazy!

Wondering why they chose our image for the ad I logged into the contest and noticed that we had a shocking number of votes. Enough even that when the contest closed we were counted among the top finalists and showcased on the Modern Photographers' main website. (I think it's like the equivalent of "runners up" or an "honorable mention") You can see the rest of the wedding that image was from on our website under "Josh & Lisa" in the "Wedding Style" section of our portfolio. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!