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Photo of the Year: The Global Finalists!

Friday, April 8th, 2011 | wedding | amanda

How beautiful are these? Will you be able to decide on just one favorite?!

Below you will find our Top Ten Finalists in the Global Category in our 3rd Annual Photo of the Year Contest. Please take a look at all 10 and decide which one is your favorite. To get a closer look, click the photo, wait for it to load and then click again. You will be able to see the set at full size, if you really want to inspect each one. ;) In order for your vote to count, you have to click the number of your favorite photo in the Poll at the bottom of the post AND leave a comment telling us which one you voted for and why you love it so much. If you don’t do both, your vote will not count, so make sure you follow the rules! Only one vote per email address.

Voting for the Global category ends on April 16th.

Your votes will be tallied and the Top Three in each category will be announced during the week of April 18th!

Which is your favorite Global Wedding photo?
	1: Edward John Photography
	2: Jennifer Nicole Studios
	3: Spark Creative Photography
	4: K. Holly Photography
	5: a girl in love photography
	6: Melanie Reyes Photography
	7: Amy Rae Photography
	8: E.C. Campbell Photography
	9: Heather J. Photography
	10: Bryan Rupp Photography
Results

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101 Responses to “Photo of the Year: The Global Finalists!”

1. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 7:42 am Kristen

   Aaah! #4! Pam and Mark, we love you!!! And now I’m dreaming of a second trip to Puerto Vallarta! :)
2. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 7:49 am Kristen

   Love #6. There’s something great about a wedding dress with cowboy boots. I love that it’s not your typical wedding shot.
3. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 7:52 am James Fry

   #10 Got my vote :) LOVE the composition!
4. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 8:05 am JESSICA

   # 4 – looks like the heavens are shinning down on them!!
5. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 8:06 am Erin N.

   #4!
6. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 8:23 am Denise Maki

   #4 K~Holly Photography, simply amazing with the light of love :)
7. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 8:26 am Nancy Beaverson

   I love #3 because it captures the couples’ love and it looks so romantic.
8. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 8:28 am Rose

   #3! Ashleigh and Eric, you made my job easy! You two are so in LOVE! :)
9. 
   April 8th, 2011 at 8:33 am e'lisa

   #8 Heather and her horse! Such a beautiful bride…..
10. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 8:38 am Courtney

    when i think of “global” i picture a unique image that couldn’t be found just anywhere…my vote is for #5
11. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 8:45 am Marcia

    Beautiful picture!
12. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 8:53 am Dona B

    #8….a true fairy tale!!!
13. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 8:54 am Dona B

    a “True Fairytale”!!!
14. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 8:58 am Danielle

    #4! Gorgeous!!
15. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:00 am Melissa

    #3 I like the emotion that is revealed in this image…very nice!
16. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:11 am Photo of the Year Contest | Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer

    [...] An image that I took of the beautiful Ashleigh & Eric was nominated as Photo of the Year on the Bliss Blog. Over 500 images were submitted so to be in the top 10 is an honor in itself!  If you would be so kind as to share your LOVE of Spark Creative Photography and vote for this image, I would appreciate it! Follow this link: http://www.yourblissblog.com/archives/3080 [...]
17. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:27 am Rev. Carleen

    Rose’s #3 photo…very tender moment. They seem oblivious to the camera, just having a sweet time tucked in a corner. I love the aged background, yet they are so formal, and I really love how she captured the gorgeous cloud in the window reflection.
18. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:28 am Julie

    #4 because of the lighting and it makes me want to go to Puerto Vallarta!
19. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:30 am Autumn

    #4! Romantic! Colorful! Blissful!
20. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:31 am Caz Metzinger

    #6 Dock, Water, Love, Lantern, what more can you say! My fav.
21. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:35 am Sara Winters

    So many beautiful photos! #3 is my favorite! She’s such a talented photographer!
22. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:37 am Betsy Schleeter

    Love this picture!! I love the cowboy boots too!
23. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:40 am Julie

    #3 – You can just see the love on their faces.
24. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:42 am Amy

    #4 Great picture.
25. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:45 am Katie

    Love #3! So great!
26. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:52 am Jan

    A girl and her horse…I love it!
    Its #8.
27. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:52 am Melanie Reyes

    I vote #7, what a fabulous photo!
    It’d be fun to know where these weddings were!
28. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:59 am Carrie Knol

    #3 captures the intimacy – like they are the only two!
29. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 9:59 am Karen Petrowski

    I vote for #3. Cozy, intimate. Just how a newly married couple should look like.
30. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:11 am Christine

    #4 is great!
31. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:13 am Jan VanKalker

    What an awesome picture! Number 8 it is!!
32. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:14 am Colleen Bray

    #4. Stunning photo! I love the light!
33. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:16 am Danielle

    #4–the lighting! :)
34. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:21 am Wendy

    #1. It’s just a great representation of that feeling you get on your wedding day – that the world consists only of you and your partner.
35. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:23 am Patti Kauffman

    #6, beautiful!
36. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:32 am Bob

    #8 Love the contrast between black and white.
37. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:36 am Melissa Koski

    #6 I love the water and also love how this gives us a glimpse of the couple’s personalities! Those boots are a cute touch!
38. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:45 am Jill

    #4 – I love that you can tell this is somewhere tropical and warm and I am yearning for that right now. The blues in the picture pop and I love the sun flare on the side!
39. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:50 am { Bliss Photo of the Year :: All three Categories! } » k. holly photography :: the blog

    [...] Click to vote right here – Remember, for your vote to count, you must leave a comment there AND click button #4 – K.Holly Photography! [...]
40. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:03 am Abby

    #8 – Beautiful picture with the horse and bride. It’s captivating.
41. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:03 am Julie

    #4 Beautiful!
42. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:10 am Shawna

    Voted for #6. In the midst of a wedding, she captured the peacefulness of the couple. What an amazing thing to do on such a stressful day!
43. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:15 am Heidi

    #3, love the way the emotions of the couple were captured. So in love!
44. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:16 am Laura

    #4! B*E*A*Utiful!!
45. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:17 am Kim

    #8 has my vote.. love the photo of the dress by the black horse. Great Photo!
46. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:28 am Giannina`Giardiello

    Melanie # 7 GREAT,
47. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:31 am Giannina`Giardiello

    Iam sorry # 7 is great, but my vote is for #`6
48. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:33 am duke

    Is see Passion in 3!!
49. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 11:47 am Veronica

    I voted for #4 – Pam & Mark because the beautiful bride is my sister!!
50. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:24 pm Heather J

    I feel so lucky that I was just nominated in all three categories. I wanna spread the love around a little so I voted for 8. The light is super dreamy.
51. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:28 pm Cristin

    #6 – Love the quiet bliss.
52. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:29 pm ashleigh

    #3, love the vibrant contrast!
53. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:35 pm nicole ladonne

    #5!!!!! Melissa is amazing, and I’m in love with that photo.
54. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:35 pm Michelle

    Love the intimacy between the couple in #3.
55. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:36 pm Erin

    #4! love this photo– fits the category nicely..very unique. also stunning light as always from k. holly photography!!
56. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:37 pm Katelyn

    #2 is so romantic. I love how the couple is out of focus, in their own moment. The mountains are a gorgeous photo location. Heather, your work is amazing! :)
57. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:44 pm Kristin H

    #4 has my vote!! makes me want to travel to somewhere tropical…:)
58. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:46 pm Hana

    #9 – Classic. Could be 1920 or 2010 – still beautiful.
59. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 12:55 pm Marta N

    #6 has my vote! so romantic at the water’s edge
60. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 1:02 pm Matt F

    #4

    Composition, Colors, Lighting, Expression – All fantastic!
61. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 1:35 pm Denise Maki

    Awesome #4
62. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 2:04 pm Kathy

    I love the castle like building in the background and how the brides dress is lit up. It looks like a fairytale!
63. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 3:12 pm Erica

    #4, love it!
64. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 3:49 pm Roz

    Love #6. Something about the bridal outfits and the dock (and the cowboy boots on the bride) makes me smile.
65. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 4:51 pm Erin

    #6, Very simple and country! Love it!
66. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 5:29 pm Kristi

    Beautiful and classic!
67. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 5:52 pm Christine

    Love #4! Who wouldn’t want to look back at that picture to remember their wedding!? Great job, K. Holly!
68. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 6:08 pm Sue

    #3-great picture!
69. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 7:40 pm Kathy

    #8….simply stunning!
70. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 7:43 pm carey

    Love the contract between the white dress and the black horse.
71. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 7:46 pm sarah

    #6 Gotta love a bride in cowgirl boots:)
72. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 7:47 pm Kathy

    #8….You look beautiful Heather
73. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 8:36 pm Rob

    My vote is for 3 – great work!
74. 
    April 8th, 2011 at 10:52 pm Nikki

    I voter for #7 because all her work is beautiful:)
75. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 1:59 am Aaron

    Number 9!! Beautiful couple and beautiful photographer! Although I may be a bit biased :)
76. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 2:01 am Lisa

    #9 – love it – well it’s my daughter – and her husband so of course I love it! and heather is awesome!
77. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 11:35 am W. Marie Photography

    #4 – Gorgeous!
78. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 12:39 pm Morgan

    #3!! So cool with the building in the background :)
79. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 3:34 pm Gretchen

    #4 – Love the use of light and color, stunning!
80. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 4:02 pm Jan

    Number 3!!!! Absolutely love the pose and setting!!!!
81. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 8:25 pm mm

    #6 – Nice work Melanie!
82. 
    April 9th, 2011 at 11:52 pm Emily V

    My vote is for #3 – such an Amazing picture all around
83. 
    April 10th, 2011 at 10:30 am Jeremiah E

    This is a great picture with all the color and a great camera angle
84. 
    April 10th, 2011 at 12:00 pm katie

    #6 Serenity. That is the word that comes to mind.
    Nice work, Melanie!b (And great work to the other photographers, too. These photos are all stunning!)
85. 
    April 10th, 2011 at 8:19 pm sue

    #9 – love is in the air- you can just see it
86. 
    April 11th, 2011 at 1:59 pm Bryan

    Like3
87. 
    April 11th, 2011 at 6:23 pm Kathleen

    Number 6 Melanie Reyes gets my vote. Beautiful balance of romance, trust, and serenity, not to mention the amazing lines.
88. 
    April 11th, 2011 at 6:31 pm Pam

    K. Holly rocks!
89. 
    April 12th, 2011 at 9:28 am Kate Mittenthal

    #6 – knew right away it was Melanie’s – LOVE IT!
90. 
    April 12th, 2011 at 2:24 pm Linda Wojtasinski

    #6. Love it, Melanie
91. 
    April 12th, 2011 at 6:47 pm Beth

    Love # 3 The picture captures great emotion. And love the setting
92. 
    April 12th, 2011 at 7:58 pm Beth

    #6 — such amazing work!!!
93. 
    April 12th, 2011 at 8:10 pm Meredith

    #3 Beautiful!!
94. 
    April 12th, 2011 at 8:24 pm Warren J

    love the shot…pic of daughter and son in law….kinda like them too. :D
95. 
    April 12th, 2011 at 8:47 pm Warren J

    forgot to say…#9. sorry.
    Warren
96. 
    April 13th, 2011 at 7:31 am Katie

    #3!!! Love the emotion on their faces :) Such a sweet moment she was able to capture!
97. 
    April 13th, 2011 at 1:34 pm Jamie

    #4 – K Holla! ;^)
98. 
    April 13th, 2011 at 1:56 pm Emily

    I like #3 it is intimate and about the couple, not just the scenery.
99. 
    April 13th, 2011 at 10:35 pm Andrea

    I love the combo of emotion and simplicity in #6.
100. 
     April 13th, 2011 at 11:04 pm Debbie

     #6-Great job, Melanie. Peaceful, romantic & fun!
101. 
     April 15th, 2011 at 10:33 am Jaime

     #4. I really feel like Kristen has catured the genuine look and love of the couple. Colors and lighting are beautiful also!

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