Kenny Reynolds

1) Crashed Ice

This story was a classic example of teamwork making the piece. It had a great setup off the top, with exceptional interviews and nat sound throughout. Great action/reaction, crowd shots, and moments made the piece sing. The crew could not have done this story justice without the use of a team of photogs who were all on the same page.

2) The Anvil

In the end, we decided that the teamwork was essential in getting the "money shot". The piece would have been cheapened without the multiple camera angles for the dropping of the anvil. This story had good pacing, great nats (especially from the kids), action/reaction, as well as great moments. This story was well done.

3) Holiday Reunions

The thing I liked most about this story was the mounting anticipation through the eyes of the woman in the green shirt. The photographers kept showing us reunion after reunion, while at the same time making us feel the tension this woman was feeling until she burst out with joy at the sight of her loved ones. Very touching moments. I liked the ending as well. This was a great photo essay.

Scott Hedeen

Team, as in a collection of photographers working in tandem producing a story that required more than one set of eyes to cover.

The first place story originally occupied the second place spot on the first go around. A discussion followed and upon a second round of rolling the two stories ...it flip flopped. The constant working of the several cameras and photographers to deliver the story. The second place story (a great story in itself) used several cameras for one moment ...although it was the most important moment was crucial for the pay off ... it was just one. The first place earned its position in the debate.

Richard Essex

Crashed Ice, the only way this story could be done right was with four people. The shots are seamless, a well thought out execution.

The Anvil...I really like this story. I would have liked it even more with a repeat of the anvil hitting the car..

Holiday Reunion. Did this story really need more than one person? Probably not, however the story was greatly improved with the additional eyes...

Katrina (Brown) McCann

#1 Crashed Ice

I really fought for this story to be number one. I felt like the first place in this category needed to show true teamwork. It needed to be a story that wouldn't have been told as well without multiple photographers. This story had a great set-up and every angle of the competition was covered. Every photographer had to have an objective and do his or her part to complete this story. It was very entertaining to watch, and I felt every photographer played an important part in this story. The photographers were right in the middle of the action, and you really felt like you were experiencing it first hand.

#2 The Anvil

This story was very entertaining. I loved the set-up and the pay-off. What made the story was seeing the anvil crash from all different angles. The shots up top made your heart stop. The reason I felt this story was second, was because I felt it wasn't as challenging of a shoot. It helped that there were extra photographers, but the story could have been done without it. Saying that, I really feel the extra angles helped enhance the story.

#3 Holiday Reunion

This story was filled with great moments that stood out in my mind. There were a variety of shots and reunions. The use of nat sound and music was well done. There was a lot of anticipation and excitement. The shots were creative and the story warmed your heart.

Kurt Austin

Three stories really stood out. In my eyes, the 1st and 2nd place finishers were neck in neck. Both showed incredible teamwork, both captured magical moments, and both were very fun to watch. Crashed Ice came out ahead because we all agreed the photojournalists who worked on this piece were all on the same page, thinking as one cohesive unit. The last crazy ice race looked as though it was done live. Very nicely done. The Anvil was my personal favorite because the story hinged on one moment. Every camera had to be in the right place to capture this large anvil crashing onto the top of a car. The moment came off flawlessly.

The third place story, Holiday Reunions was also very well crafted. The team of photojournalists on this story really worked hard to capture the emotions of family members reuniting with their loved ones at Christmas.