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~~Bridal Beauty~~


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   ~~Bridal Beauty~~
~~Bridal Beauty~~
I photographed a wedding today & this bride was sooo beautiful with a GORGEOUS smile. Used Michael's B&W action in PS7. 1/100sec, F6.3, manual mode, 100mm focal length. Nothing done to image except change b&w.

Alisha L. Ekstrom

 
 
 
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She looks so beautiful and happy...just like a bride should! Great capture, Alisha!


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February 17, 2006

 

jennifer B. short
  Wonderful photo and wonderful model. Your picture shows her glow on her wedding day.


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February 17, 2006

 

Michelle R. Johnson
  Very beautiful, Alisha! Excellent shot!


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February 17, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  She is beautiful and her smile is GREAT. you captured her so well!!!


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February 18, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Million dollar smile. Beautiful model.


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February 18, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Beautiful capture, Alisha!!


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February 18, 2006

 

Lisa D. Greer
  Gorgeous bride, gorgeous image! Can't wait to see more! :)


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February 18, 2006

 

Daniel Diaz
  Gorgeous B&W Alisha, hope you post more of this wedding!!!


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February 18, 2006

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Beautiful bride, great choice to make the brick wall the bg...sorry it was so cold...bitter here as well!

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February 18, 2006

 

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  Well Done! Great photo!


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February 18, 2006

 
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  Excellent portrait! Jeff


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February 18, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  fantastic shot


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February 18, 2006

 

Nadia W. Smith
  A gorgeous black and white...was this taken with your new lens? The clarity is great!


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February 18, 2006

 

Amanda Price
  GOR-JUSS! Woah! Can't wait to see more!


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February 18, 2006

 

Melissa Farnsworth
  She is very beautiful. And you did an excellent job!!


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February 18, 2006

 

Laura E. OConnor
  A gorgeous B&W!!! Love it! POST MORE!!!! :)


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February 18, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Wow... She certainly is gorgeous Alisha.. And you captured her very well... This b/w is priceless..


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February 18, 2006

 

Breanna D. Manley
  She looks so happy and she is so beautiful! You did a great job in capturing a moment she will treasure forever!


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February 18, 2006

 

Lynn Crawford
  She is beautiful, great capture of her smile, love the dark contrast here with the B&W Alisha, the effect you used for the B&W is great :)


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February 18, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks everyone! I just LOVED this wedding. It was fun, BUT VERY frigid:)

Nadia...No this wasn't my new lense. It was with my 28-100mm lense. I LOVED the clarity of this image as well cause it was STRAIGHT from the camera. I was impressed!!!:) Everything is just so fast paced with a wedding...ESPECIALLY when you're outside & FREEZING that everything was rushed & I didn't want to take the time to switch lenses:) I did use it at the reception:)


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February 18, 2006

 

Tonya R. Boles
  Great job on this portrait..


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February 18, 2006

 

Sandy Landon
  BEEE-uuuuu-ttttiiiifffuullll!! Love it and she is a gorgeous bride!! Looks like you had a blast and I am soooo excited for you. I thought about you freezing a lot yesterday!! Poor girl!! Now you will have to share all you knowledge with what you learned!!


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February 18, 2006

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Even freezing in the snow she made for a beautiful bride! Nicely done Alisha!


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February 18, 2006

 

Tiffani S. LaNeave
  Alisha, I see a WINNER!!! This is simply gorgeous! Excellent caputre. You're going to be in high demand for sure!!!


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February 18, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  WOW..she is beautiful..what a lovely smile and bride! I love this high key black and white!!!!! Great job, my friend!


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February 18, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  awesome color tones! beautiful shot!


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February 18, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Tonya, Sandy, Michelle, Tiff, Shelly & Laura for the most wonderful comments!!!


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February 18, 2006

 

Nicole Kessel
  This is beautiful, Alisha! Wonderful expression and clarity! Gorgeous in B&W!


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February 18, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Nicole....I would have to say this is my most FAVORITE image from the wedding!!!! She is just soo BEAUTIFUL!!!!


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February 19, 2006

 

Peggy J. Maguire
  Alisha,I cant get over the sharpness outstanding.....


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February 19, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Peggy. I LOVE the clarity of this image as well:)...STRAIGHT from the camera & so that's even more exciting for me:)


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February 19, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Beautiful portrait, Alisha, what a wonderful expression of joy you've captured so very well! Nice work once again!!!


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February 20, 2006

 

Megan p
  I missed this the other day but was lucky enough to catch it today on SB! Alisha you did such a gorgeous job!!!! Stunning photograph of this beautiful bride!!


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February 20, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  All of these photos are B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!!! What a great job you did on this wedding! Of all the ones of the bride this one is my favorite! You captured a very special expression!


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February 20, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Gorgeous, Alisha! She is beautiful and your portrait work is fabulous.


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February 20, 2006

 

Caryn Suehowicz
  Kudos on an amazing capture!! This is what I think every bride wants in their album... an amazing portrait of the real moments and feelings and expressions. You got it!


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February 20, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Such a beautiful bride! You really captured her essence!


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February 20, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Darryl, Megan, Susana, Terry, Caryn & Pat...THANK YOU for taking the time to comment & the awesome feedback..I appreciate it!!!

Just an FYI this image won POTD at shutterbugz a few days ago:)


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February 23, 2006

 

Megan p
  Congratulations Alisha, still soooo gorgeous, good luck in the next round!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Laura E. OConnor
  CONGRATS ALISHA!!!! Well deserved finalist!!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  CONGRATS Alisha!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Caryn Suehowicz
  I knew this one would come up as a finalist... cannot wait to see the next round of winners... this has to be one! Great job.


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March 22, 2006

 

Nadia W. Smith
  Okay let me add this to the long lists of comments and congratulations! Way to go!


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March 22, 2006

 

jennifer B. short
  I knew this was such a special image, I am glad the judges thought so too!!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Alisha!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  This is a gorgeous B&W Alisha! Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round!


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March 22, 2006

 

Sandy Landon
  WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! Congrats on this fantastic image!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on a beautiful finalist Alisha!!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Hayley J. Hamlin
  Knew we'd see this one again:) Many Congrats!! Good luck in the next round!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Tiffani S. LaNeave
  Congrats Alisha! This was no suprise! Awesome image!


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March 22, 2006

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Congratulations, Alisha!


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March 22, 2006

 

Jenny D
  Congrats Alisha!


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March 22, 2006

 

Trisha Moe
  Alisha... she is beautiful and you have captured so much here!! Congrats!


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March 22, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Beautiful Alisha! Congratulations!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Amanda Price
  Yahooee! Congrats, Alisha!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Marie Fields
  Congratulations, Alisha! Beautiful!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  WaaaaHoooo! Congrats Alisha!

da


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March 22, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Congratulations on this beautiful portrait and finalist, Alisha! Bravo!!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Michelle R. Johnson
  Congratulations, Alisha! This portrait is so beautiful and classy. I'm sure we'll see it again in the next round!!


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March 22, 2006

 

bob cornelison
  Excellent shot! Congrats on this one!
~:O)


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March 22, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  congrats on this awesome portrait!


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March 23, 2006

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  Really worth looking at. Just perfect. Love it. Congrats


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March 23, 2006

 

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  So beautiful, congrats on your finalist.


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March 23, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Great job and huge congratulations, Alisha!!!


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March 23, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  THANKS EVERYONE for the congrats on this as a finalist! I LOVED this image & was sooooo hoping it would be a finalist! I was SOOOOOOO excited when I saw the e-mail & it was this image! LOVE LOVE THIS PIC:):) I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a winner, BUT even so if it's not I'm thrilled it's a finalist & was recognized;)

THANKS AGAIN!!!!!


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March 23, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations, Alisha! Fantastic finalist!


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March 23, 2006

 

Nicole Grimsley
  I knew this one would be a finalist! Gorgeous girl, gorgeous shot. Well deserved...congrats! And good luck!


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March 23, 2006

 

Kimberly Peck
  Congrats Alisha! So well deserved!!


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March 23, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Alisha!

Cathy :)


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March 23, 2006

 

Lynn Crawford
  Great job Alisha, congrats :)


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March 23, 2006

 

Life Expressions
  Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Alisha!


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March 23, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  I'm really happy to see this here! This is my favorite of that bridal session! CONGRATS!!


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March 23, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Beautiful capture...Congrats on receiving Finalist!


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March 24, 2006

 

Nicole Kessel
  Congratulations, Alisha on you your gorgeous finalist! :)


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March 25, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  THANKS GIRLS!!!!!!!! The congrats mean a lot to me!!!!;)


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March 25, 2006

 

April Riggs
  Congrats Alisha. I remember when you first started posting and you were unsure of yourself, well now you know that you are wonderful!!! Great job!


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March 26, 2006

 

Olivia Navarro
  Alisha, how exciting!!!!!!! Congratulations on your big win!!!! This is beautiful!


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March 26, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Alisha, YOU DID IT!!! Congratulations on your WIN!!! BRAVO!!!!!


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March 26, 2006

 

Sandy Landon
  Yeah!!!!! You go girl!!! Big congrats to you!!!!!


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March 26, 2006

 

Laura E. OConnor
  CONGRATS ALISHA!!!!! SO WELL DESERVED!!!! WOOOO HOOO!


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March 26, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on your win Alisha!! Way to go!!!


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March 26, 2006

 

jennifer B. short
  Congratulations on a well desreved win!!!!!!!


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March 26, 2006

 
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  Alisha, very nice portrait; congratulations on your Second Place win.


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March 26, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this wonderful second place Alisha!!!


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March 26, 2006

 

Breanna D. Manley
  A HUGE CONGRATS TO U ALISHA!! Way 2 Go!


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March 27, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Alisha!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big congrats on your win alisha :O)


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March 27, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  CONGRATULATIONS ALISHA!!! WAY TO GO!


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March 27, 2006

 

Wende Trew
  Congratulations Alisha on this beautiful image!!! HEY!!!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Jenny D
  Congratulations Alisha!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Alison Greenwood
  Congratulations Alisha on this very deserving winner! It's a very beautiful image!!! Well done!


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March 27, 2006

 

Diane Dupuis
  WOOOHOOO!!!! WTG Alisha!!!!!!!!!!!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Megan p
  SOOOO very DESERVING Alisha!!!! Hurray, good for you!!!Congratulations!!!


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March 27, 2006

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Big Congratulations on your Second Place win, Alisha!!!.


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March 27, 2006

 

Jessica Hughes
  *clap* Yay! Congratulations!!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Kimberly Peck
  BIG congrats Alisha!!!! YAHOO!!!! Very much deserved!!!
I am so happy to be sharing our first wins today - what a special day!! :-)


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March 27, 2006

 

Nadia W. Smith
  Way to Go!! I hope you let this beautiful bride know that she's a winner also! LOL! Yipeee for you!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful.


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March 27, 2006

 

Nadia W. Smith
  Way to Go!! I hope you let this beautiful bride know that she's a winner also! LOL! Yipeee for you!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful.


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March 27, 2006

 

Life Expressions
  Congratulations on your win, Alisha!!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Stephanie McMillan
  WOOHOO for you Alisha!! Congrats!


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March 27, 2006

 

Nicole Kessel
  Awesome Alisha!! I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Marie Fields
  CONGRATULATIONS, Alisha!!! Way to Go!!!!


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March 27, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  A BIG CONGRATULATIONS Alisha!!!!!!!!


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March 27, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  A BIG CONGRATULATIONS Alisha!!!!!!!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  you know I love this! awesome! congrats


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March 27, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on your well deserved win Alisha


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March 27, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations, Alisha, on this gorgeous second place win!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Congrats on your 2nd Place Win!


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March 27, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations, Alisha!!! Great capture!


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March 27, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  You did it girl!!!!!! WTG!! This looks so fitting with that golden medal! CONGRATS Alisha!!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  WOW...This is the most responses EVER:) I'm sooo glad you all like it & this is my FIRS WIN EVER & so I'm pretty proud of it myself:) THANK YOU THANK YOU for taking the time to congratulate me!!!!!;)


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March 27, 2006

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this uplifting winner, Alisha!


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March 27, 2006

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations Girlie! WTG!


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March 27, 2006

 
- Shelline Watts

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  CONGRATULATIONS ! Considering the monthly theme, my guess is you might just end up with a few more!


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March 28, 2006

 

Claudette Foote
  Congrats Alisha! So well deserved!!

I AM SO HAPPY HAPPY FOR YOU.. AWESOME IMAGE.... WTG...


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March 28, 2006

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  Alisha, this was so deserving of a win! It's a fabulous portrait, full of beauty and joy!! Great job, and congrats! I'm so very happy for you!!

da


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March 28, 2006

 

Tiffani S. LaNeave
  Goodness gracious....I had to scroll down for days just to leave you a comment! WOW! Anyways....congrats on your GORGEOUS second place win! You soooo very much deserved this! This image is just wonderful in every single way!:)


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March 28, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Wally, Michelle, Shelline, Claudette, Da & Tiff.....THANK YOU sooo much!!!! Your congrats really mean a lot;) This image definitely is a marketing piece for my weddings:)


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March 28, 2006

 

Michael Robichaud
  Radiant and beautiful, wonderful photo of the beautiful bride. Congrats on your win.


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March 28, 2006

 

Cari Clinkenbeard
  Stunning!! I love the tones in all your b/w's!


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March 28, 2006

 

Gary Lange
  A heartfelt congratulations to you, Alisha!! Way to go!!!


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March 29, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you Michael, Cari & Gary!!!


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March 29, 2006

 

Thomas Lam
  Beautiful picture... Great DOF. It sure capture that exciting moment in time. Nice!


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March 31, 2006

 

Amanda Price
  Congratulations on your WIN!! Wooohooo!


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March 31, 2006

 

Rhonda Smith
  Wow.. a gorgeous image of a beautiful bride.. Congrats on your well deserved win Alisha


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April 02, 2006

 

Lori Carlson
  SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CANDID!! I'm so happy for you with your big win!!! :0)


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April 09, 2006

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Alisha,
This shot deserves all the credit anyone wants to give it! She looks so happy and you just captured such a great profile and spontaneous smile on her, my congratulations to you!
I didn't finish your gallery, but you seem to have some very nice images on it.
Jim


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April 10, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful bride and smile...love this and so happy for your win!!!


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April 26, 2006

 

Nicole Grimsley
  Alisha, I've been meaning to ask you. What is "Michael's black and white action in PS7"?


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May 17, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Sorry this is a bit late, BUT THANK YOU ALL for the overwhelming AWESOME CONGRATS! It was greatly appreciated:)


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June 27, 2006

 

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  perfect capture!! her eyes are simply sparkling with joy and you can see a happy bride. I hope to be able to capture the expressions of people as well as u do someday! =]


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August 11, 2006

 

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  perfect capture!! her eyes are simply sparkling with joy and you can see a happy bride. I hope to be able to capture the expressions of people as well as u do someday! =]


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August 11, 2006

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Nice capture, Alisha .... definitely a beauty ... congrats on this 2nd place winner ... steve


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March 15, 2007

 
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