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Posted: April 12, 2014 by ritnppa

Feature Category – 2014 What We Do

A feature is defined as “a candid, un-posed photograph that reflects the human experience, celebrates life, or chronicles a cultural trend. Respect for the dignity of the subject is important.”

Congratulations to our feature category winners and honorable mentions!

First Place, Emily Kask

www.emilykask.com

Sister Grace Miller, right, calls residents "Handyman", left, and Elena, center, into her office to resolve a dispute on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Handyman was intoxicated and referred to Elena, who has breast cancer, as a "cancerous bitch." Photo by Emily Kask — Sister Grace Miller, right, calls residents “Handyman”, left, and Elena, center, into her office to resolve a dispute on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Handyman was intoxicated and referred to Elena, who has breast cancer, as a “cancerous bitch.” Photo by Emily Kask

Second Place, Niki Walker

www.nikiwalkerphotography.com

In the middle of teaching a lesson on December 5, 2013, Zakaria L. [last name withheld], 11, embraces Rebecca Zacherl (CQ.) According to Pearson, an international education company, teachers who add value to the classroom experience are crucial for student success, both academically and socially. Photo by Niki Walker

Third Place, Evan Ortiz

www.evanmatthewortiz.com

Hannah Kanik, 20, checks her phone while her girlfriend, Courtney DiStasio, 20, looks out the window when they wake up in the morning. Courtney and Hannah’s relationship have been both affirming to one another, but Hannah’s turbulent lifestyle leaves Courtney drained sometimes. Photo by Evan Ortiz — Hannah, 20, checks her phone while her girlfriend, Courtney, 20, looks out the window when they wake up in the morning. Courtney and Hannah’s relationship have been both affirming to one another, but Hannah’s turbulent lifestyle leaves Courtney drained sometimes. Photo by Evan Ortiz

Honorable Mentions

Anthony Fine and Michael Lawlor hold each other in bed after a night of arguing. July 21, 2013. Brooklyn, NY. Photo by Evan Ortiz

Jenna Buckton Hollenbeck kisses Roc City Roller derby volunteer Steve Strassner on his head after he has his hair shaved off to raise money for cancer awareness during halftime at a bout in the Gordon Field House in Henrietta, New York on March 23, 2013. Photo by Tom Brenner

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