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Francis Howell North High School, MO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Cropping, Viewpoint | Composition: Cropping
The energy and attitude match the subject’s, as the photographer perfectly captured the moment. The right aperture to get both the hand and the face in focus, matched with a technically strong composition, makes this a standout image. Beautiful color and shallow depth of field create a distraction-free shot with a classic high school feel.
PHOTOGRAPHER Anahi Silva | ADVISER Becky Tate | Shawnee Mission North High School, KS
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing, Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling
A unique perspective is seen when the photographer uses the perfect angle from beneath a car while mastering the technical skill displayed with balanced exposure on the subject’s face.
PHOTOGRAPHER Samantha Scalzini | ADVISER Chelsea Tallon | Lakeside High School, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Viewpoint | Technical: Contrast
PHOTOGRAPHER Akshay Sarda | ADVISER James Webb | Ames High School, IA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Viewpoint | Technical: Contrast
PHOTOGRAPHER Jesus Serrrano | ADVISER Wade Kennedy | Richardson High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Nolan Larsen | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting, Rule of Thirds
PHOTOGRAPHER Daniel Yuruk | ADVISOR Sam Brassington | Gleneagle Secondary School, BC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Symmetry, Viewpoint | Photo Story: Portrait
The symmetry, framing, and lower angle matched with technically solid exposure make this a classically strong photo that conveys the academic experience perfectly and draws the viewer in.
2ND PLACE | FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AT LORD
PHOTOGRAPHER Abby Bernath | ADVISOR Marcus Tam | Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School, BC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Golden Hour, Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling
PHOTOGRAPHER Dorian Belowos | ADVISOR Lori Roy | Bishop Alexander Carter Secondary School, ON PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Background Simplicity, Lighting
PHOTOGRAPHER Lawrence Ge | ADVISOR Kristie White | West Island College, AB
PHOTO ELEMENTS Technical: Contrast, Depth of Field | Composition: Viewpoint
PHOTOGRAPHER Maddox Sawatzky | ADVISOR Michael Opp | Mennonite Educational Institute Secondary School, BC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling
PHOTOGRAPHER Tatum Yanchar | ADVISER Ken Kasee | Chagrin Falls High School, OH
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Contrast
The use of strong composition and contrast in this storytelling photo emphasizes the joy of the moment and allows viewers to feel the same emotions as the students captured in this photo.
2ND PLACE | NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD MAKE IT THIS FAR
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Oyindamola Songonuga | ADVISER Kate Plows | Strath Haven High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Storytelling | Technical: Depth of Field
PHOTOGRAPHER Lily Montano | ADVISER Danielle Buljan | West Park High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Mia Fillpot | ADVISER Alison Strelitz | Westlake High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Rule of Odds | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Sofia Vasquez | ADVISER Juan Guevara | Bridgeland High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting Composition | Composition: Viewpoint
The composition evokes a harmonious sense of peace and serenity by following the rule of thirds. The contrast effectively captures the viewer’s eye and creates a sense of motion.
PHOTOGRAPHER Devyn Davis | ADVISER Traci Brewington | Harmony Grove High School, AR
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting, Rule of Thirds | Technical: Depth of Field
PHOTOGRAPHER Hayden Hemphill | ADVISER Patricia Tiernan | East Stroudsburg High School South, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Technical: Contrast, Silhouette
PHOTOGRAPHER Gia Navarra | ADVISER Jeannie Barden | Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Framing | Technical: Depth of Field
PHOTOGRAPHER Jason Pampell | ADVISER Sarah Dossey | Vista Ridge High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting, Repetition, Viewpoint
PHOTOGRAPHER Charlotte Bui | ADVISER Laureano Brignardello | Fulton Middle School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Cropping, Viewpoint
Patience and experimentation paid off for the photographer with this close-up angle perfectly showcasing the bubble’s curve, the window’s reflection, and the student’s curiosity.
PHOTOGRAPHER Sofia Melendez | ADVISER Kim Lloyd | Hamilton Middle School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
PHOTOGRAPHER Kiary Kea | ADVISERS Judy Tanabe, Judy Yamane | Kamehameha Middle School-Kapālama, HI
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Creativity: Color Harmony, Storytelling
PHOTOGRAPHER Evalina Kinkade | ADVISER Brian Cordes | Villa Grove Junior High School, IL
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Viewpoint | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Sofia Melendez | ADVISER Kim Lloyd | Hamilton Middle School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Rule of Thirds, Viewpoint
PHOTOGRAPHER Andrea Vasquez | ADVISER Jennifer Bean | Yukon High School, OK
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Lighting | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
Crafted with bold colors, cool patterns, leading lines, purposeful pose, and evidence of a challenging lighting technique, creates an overall effect that is both captivating and well-balanced.
PHOTOGRAPHER Stacy Duong | ADVISER Jamie Beavers | Midway High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Rule of Odds | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Erica Merz | ADVISER Erin Ambroz | Coronado High School, CO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Lighting | Creativity: Color Harmony
PHOTOGRAPHER Emily Whitaker | ADVISER Kristil Cobb | Rim of the World High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Creativity: Color Harmony | Photo Story: Portrait
PHOTOGRAPHER Alexander M. Bowler | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting | Technical: Contrast
PHOTOGRAPHER Camila Rocha-Castillo | ADVISER Heidi Alonzo | St. Francis High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Repetition | Technical: Contrast
The striking “Wow” factor from the lines and contrast, with a bold effect in black and white, and the structure created with a purposeful pose and leading lines contribute to its impact.
PHOTOGRAPHER Angelina Caceres | ADVISER Heather Pier | Girard High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Background Simplicity, Rule of Thirds | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Zaara Khawaja | ADVISER Jenny Kafer | Woodward Academy, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Portrait
PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Decker | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Matthew Berrett-Larroza | ADVISER Tiffany Davis | Meridian High School, ID
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Lighting | Technical: Contrast
PHOTOGRAPHER Lia Shepler | ADVISER Shaz Salah | Lakeside School, WA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Leading Lines, Lighting
Strong lines add to this photo’s overall appeal, but the true magic is the angle directing viewers to the halo of water and the reflection of light directly on the swimmer’s face.
PHOTOGRAPHER Samuel Iturrino | ADVISER Shauna Banks | Creekview High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Creativity: Storytelling | Technical: Depth of Field, Sharpness & Shutter Speed
PHOTOGRAPHER Lily Montano | ADVISER Danielle Buljan | West Park High School, CA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Lighting | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
PHOTOGRAPHER Eric Lynsky | ADVISER Natalie Gerbs | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Thirds | Creativity: Storytelling | Technical: Depth of Field
PHOTOGRAPHER Kana Jordan | ADVISER Kersha Odom | Kubasaki High School, AP
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Cropping, Viewpoint
PHOTOGRAPHER Elijah Nall | ADVISER Melissa Williams | Pace High School, FL
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Rule of Thirds | Technical: Depth of Field
All the storytelling elements are present in this shot, as the rule of thirds emphasizes the subject’s reaction, inviting viewers to be part of this moment of celebration.
PHOTOGRAPHER Kristopher Johnson, Jr. | ADVISER Judith Murray | Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School, AR
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping, Rule of Thirds | Technical: Depth of Field
PHOTOGRAPHER Danica Matten | ADVISER Shelby Lonne-Rogentine | Moose Lake High School, MN
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Samantha Bielawa | ADVISER Shari Adwers | Loudoun Valley High School, VA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing | Creativity: Storytelling | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Laurel Hansen | ADVISER Becky Tate | Shawnee Mission North High School, KS
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Cropping | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
From the photo’s vivid colors and contagious smiles to its depth of field, this shot captures the energy of the moment, making viewers feel up close and personal, like part of the memory.
PHOTOGRAPHER Millie Tainow | ADVISER Ebony Martin | Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, GA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Thirds | Photo Story: Height of Action | Technical: Sharpness & Shutter Speed
PHOTOGRAPHER Matthew Ramirez | ADVISER Kate Plows | Strath Haven High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Rule of Thirds | Creativity: Storytelling
PHOTOGRAPHER Hayley Smith | ADVISER Meg Luceri | Jefferson Academy Secondary, CO
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Leading Lines, Lighting | Photo Story: Emotion
PHOTOGRAPHER Sera Barbato | ADVISER Megan Cook | Owen J. Roberts High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Framing | Photo Story: Portrait
PHOTOGRAPHER Derrek Nguyen | ADVISER Natalie Gerber | Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Rule of Odds, Viewpoint | Creativity: Storytelling
This photo perfectly showcases the support system essential to successful yearbook collaboration, showing staff members at work outside the traditional classroom setting.
PHOTOGRAPHER Serenity Roath | ADVISER Jeremiah Glover | Italy High School, TX
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI), Symmetry | Creativity: Storytelling
PHOTOGRAPHER Charlotte Horetsky | ADVISER Kate Plows | Strath Haven High School, PA
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Center of Visual Interest (CVI) | Photo Story: Emotion | Technical: Depth of Field
PHOTOGRAPHER Jasmine McLucas | ADVISER Maranda Buchanan | Robbinsville High School, NC
PHOTO ELEMENTS Composition: Framing, Rule of Thirds | Photo Story: Height of Action
PHOTOGRAPHER Elspeth LaCroix-Birdthistle | ADVISER Jayna Rumble | University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, IL
PHOTO ELEMENTS Unique Idea | Composition: Lighting | Creativity: Storytelling
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Emily Whitaker
ADVISER
Kristil Cobb
Rim of the World High School, CA
PHOTOGRAPHER
Truth Dukes
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER
Samuel Iturrino
ADVISER
Shauna Banks
Creekview High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER
Eric Lynsky
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
5/ ONE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Ashlynn Fleming
ADVISER
Patricia Shoelkopf
Hilton Head Island High School, SC
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ADVISER
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ADVISER
Texas High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER
ADVISER
Texas High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER
Anna
ADVISER
Meredith Wilkins
Woodlawn High School, AR
1/ MONSTER INSIDE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Nate Bowler
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
2/ INTUBATION AT ITS FINEST
PHOTOGRAPHER
Oyindamola Songonuga
ADVISER
Kate Plows
Strath Haven High School, PA
PHOTOGRAPHER
Katerina Hegemeyer
ADVISER
Tim Hall
Ramona High School, CA
4/ LETS GO
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lyric Curtis
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
5/ SCREAMING FOR
PHOTOGRAPHER
Cassandra Harris
ADVISER
Eric Johnston Green Valley High School, NV
6/ INTERCEPTION!
Lily Montano ADVISER
Danielle Buljan
West Park High School, CA
7/ FINISHING TOUCHES!
PHOTOGRAPHER
Millie Tainow
ADVISER
Ebony Martin
Maynard Holbrook Jackson
High School, GA
8/ WAITING FOR ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHER
Morgan Holling
ADVISER
Tina Braman
Northwest High School, OH
9/ THROUGH THE DEFENSE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
10/ FOCUSING IN PHOTOGRAPHER
Sawyer Manirath
ADVISER
Becky Tate
Shawnee Mission North High School, KS
1/ THE REDHEAD
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jaden Garner
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
2/ A GLIMPSE THROUGH A TIME FRAME
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emily Whitaker
ADVISER
Kristil Cobb
Rim of the World High School, CA
3/ *GOGGLES REQUIRED*
PHOTOGRAPHER
Millie Tainow
ADVISER
Ebony Martin
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, GA
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Bella Toyomura
ADVISERS
Judy Tanabe, Judy Yamane
Kamehameha Middle SchoolKapālama HI
5/ RESERVED
PHOTOGRAPHER
Annie Feng
ADVISER
Sharon Kubicek
Round Rock High School, TX
MAKAHIKI: PRIDE OF THE LĀHUI6/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Annika Pitcher
ADVISER
Natalie Gerber
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, UT
7/ DECODE DIGERONIMO
PHOTOGRAPHER
Eloise Pulte
ADVISER
Ken Kasee
Chagrin Falls High School, OH
8/ IN THE MOMENT
PHOTOGRAPHER
Madeleine Watt
ADVISER
Hannah Taylor
Alta High School, UT
9/ THE HANDOFF
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
10/ NEXT PAGE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kaisa Verboom
ADVISOR
Karen Fagan
Innisfail High School, AB
2/ AS ABOVE, SO BELOW
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Texas High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER
Abigail Catanzaro
ADVISER
Kate Pritchard
Wayne Valley High School, NJ
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kailyn Williams
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
Angelica Mock
ADVISER
Shauna Banks
Creekview High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jetaime-Tihani Tajiri
ADVISER
Kellie Fase
Sacred Hearts Academy, HI
Samuel Iturrino
ADVISER
Shauna Banks
Creekview High School, TX
Nina Corso ADVISER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Kristina Colburn
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER Asia Carter
ADVISER
Kaitlyn Utley
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emily Reier
ADVISER
Jason Edwards
Overhills High School, NC
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lillie Orgeron
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
PHOTOGRAPHER
ADVISER
Shauna Banks
PHOTOGRAPHER
Madison Farley
ADVISER
Dawn Wilking
6/ CLIMBING AWAY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Amery Felton
ADVISER
Maegan Abo
Bryant Junior High School, AR
7/ TURFS UP
PHOTOGRAPHER
Truth Dukes
ADVISER
Clint Smith
Texas High School, TX
8/ WHEN SPARKS FLY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Stephanie Prince
ADVISER
Adriana Martinez
Pharr San Juan Alamo Early College High School, TX
9/ THE FINISH LINE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jordan Doty
ADVISER
Daniel Ryan Carr
Ray Braswell High School, TX
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Brendan Hearns
ADVISER
Sheena Zadai Gilmour Academy, OH
Thousands of student photographers from across the country submitted their impactful moments to the Jostens Photo Contest 2024. Jostens is grateful for the opportunity to showcase these top award winners. All winners will be featured in Jostens Look Book 2025.
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SARAH NICHOLS Whitney High School, MARGIE RAPER Rock Hill High School, CANDICE THOMAS Haskett Junior High School, DANIEL AMBORN