Misson Minded for
Army and Navy Academy

Carlsbad, CA USA
Grades 7-12, Boys Boarding and Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
Gold! This incredibly strong series of photos conveys what I take to be the range of student experiences at the Academy. As to be expected there are images that convey seriousness and discipline. Perhaps less expected — but reassuring to prospective families — are moments of leisure, collaboration, and joy.

The composition, lighting, and overall general capture is really appealing and quite beautiful. The portraits go deeper than just genuine smiles. They reveal the character of the boys and give stature to the place that's helping them become young men. The images are moving and artful. My overall favorite by a mile.

Very well shot, with a sort of brightness/strong lighting throughout that connects these visually in a very compelling way that is difficult to achieve.

TEAM
Rod Lemaire, Creative Director
Carrie Tilmann, Art Director
Alex Cortes, Designer
Karen Buck, Strategist
Abbey Meyers, Strategist
John Davis, Photographer

Interactive Schools for
The Arbor School

Dubai, UAE
Grades PK-12, Coed Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
Fantastic thought has gone into these with all aspects of the photographs (foreground, background, composition) telling the same story. There are also really positive relationships established with the children — they are clearly enjoying themselves. And it all links clearly back to the key message of the school. Highly compelling!

These are lovely shots showing off what looks like a genuinely unique educational setting with happy children in it.

TEAM
Nina Swann, Marketing Manager
Simon Noakes, Founder and CEO, Interactive Schools
Tim Weaver, Creative Director, Interactive Schools

Zehno for
Ursuline Academy of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA USA
Grades T2-12, Girls Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
The selection of images on this one is intriguing.The first half are very soft, sweet and engaging with its lighting, pleasing colors, and genuine expressions. The other half are edgy, contemporary, and stark in their contrast of black and white. This interesting mix gives this school some depth in its representation.

These are lovely shots — particularly because the composition makes the children look focal instead of below the viewer. There seem to be pieces of two different aesthetics in here, and I like them both — but especially the photo of the three girls working together. Where things are posed, they don't look overworked/implausible. That's good stuff.

TEAM
Jonathan Chapman, Photographer
Daymon Gardner, Photographer
Lauren Sanders, Art Director