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The People’s Choice Award – Competition Prints

We’re entering a series of photos into competition this March.  In the mean time we thought it might be fun to hold a people’s choice awards competition.

Below are the 9 images I am entering into competition.  Please leave a comment in this blog post with the number of your favorite photo, your full name and email (your email address will not be published publicly.) You are welcome to solicit votes for your favorite prints. (email, facebook, twitter this post!) You may vote one time per legitimate email address.

The PRIZES:

1) The client of the photograph that receives the most votes will get a 13×19 fine art print of the photograph shown here and a 13×19 print of their favorite photograph from their wedding or portrait session. (A $300 value.)

2) We will randomly draw a winner from all the votes cast for an extraordinary portrait session, a 13×19 art print from the session and a $300 print credit. (A $550 value.)

The RULES:

1. Winning prizes are not transferable and have no cash or substitution redemption value.
2. The portrait session is for up to 5 people.
3. Viewing, selecting and ordering your prints will take place in our studio.  You are under no obligation to order anything more than your 13×19 art print and $300 print credit. Print credit must be used at ordering session and can not be combined with any other offers or specials.
4. Both the photo shoot and the ordering session must take place by September 1, 2010
5.  Photo session is good for the St. Louis area.  Travel fees will be incurred for anything outside the St. Louis area.
6. The contest ends February 18, 2010 at 11:59 pm.
7. All results are final.  We are the final arbiters in all decisions. Void where regulated or prohibited.
8. We reserve the right to add to and modify these terms if necessary. We promise to be fair in that process.
9.  Winners will be announced via the blog and contacted via email.  (So leave us a working email address. We want you to win! And we promise not to spam you.  We will only contact you once with info about the winners.)

The PHOTOGRAPHS:

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We’ll be having another contest in March of our favorite photo from each wedding and portrait session we shot last year. Stay tuned!

February 3, 2010 - 9:09 pm Sarah Grus - Stephanie, It was very hard to pick a favorite!! But I have to go with photo #9. It really captures the feelings being expressed at that particular moment in time.

February 3, 2010 - 9:22 pm Kelly Kim - #9. Has to be #9. There isn't one that I don't think is great but the emotion captured in #9 is beyond words.

February 3, 2010 - 9:24 pm Jamie - Number one is definitely my favorite!

February 3, 2010 - 11:29 pm Emily Barklage - No. 1 is my favorite - amazing.

February 4, 2010 - 8:30 am sarah h. - oh my, this is a toughie. but i am gonna step outta the box and say #5. everything about it is divine. from the girl's gorgeous little puffed up cheeks, to the composition, to the rich color, and that one little dandelion thing floating away on the right side.... simply amazing. (did i mention it was hard to pick? they're ALL stunning.)

February 4, 2010 - 8:36 am kim - I would have to pick no. 9. Its one of my favorites. Best of luck to everyone.

February 4, 2010 - 8:46 am Jenni Byrne - Number 9. Absolutely. It is such a "moment" photograph, and one of the images that drew us to employing your services. They are all amazing, though!

February 4, 2010 - 10:34 am Mikki Martinez - Eventhough #5 is breath taking, I would have to say that #9 is the one that speaks more words to me. Looking at her face with such sadness But joy, just very touching! So I would have to say, #9 for sure. Beautiful pics! You guys are great!

February 4, 2010 - 8:22 pm Jill Johnston - Number 9. The emotion captured speaks volumes.

February 4, 2010 - 8:31 pm Dave Novak - Stephanie, I studied these pics; WOW!You know I love your work. It was hard to choose one so I looked hard.I liked #1 except for that barrel.#2 awesome the dress in the background lovit!#3 Endearing.#4 I want to pick this one from a mans perspective that is a male bonding moment captured.#5 Sooo cute, you shot my boy great too.#6 Deep thoughts by Zettl Photography.#7 Is sooo good I thought it was almost staged WOW!#8 Looks like time is standing still for this couple. I am really torn but, I have to go with #9 That lady is about to cry and her husband holding her hand is too sweet they look so proud of their child on this special day. I pick #9 Hi Peter.

February 4, 2010 - 9:09 pm Becky sudholt - I would have to vote for #2! The emotion is real ! The sun shone for her Wedding, AND she was going to marry the man of her dreams. It was a perfect day for a princess!

February 4, 2010 - 9:47 pm Debbie Novak - I pick #6. I loved the lighting, it is so elegant. Your work never disappoints!

February 5, 2010 - 10:06 am Vickie Curtright - I vote for the FIRST! The last is great too! but I decided to vote for the cityscape.

February 5, 2010 - 11:54 am Shelly Goodman - Love the first and the last, but I love the rawness of the #9- nice capture!

February 5, 2010 - 12:13 pm S Platt - Hard to pick a favorite. I really like 1,4,6,9. They are all quite good. Even the child with the dandelion is an outstanding photo for the right audience. Rather than trying to select one, choose from the narrowed list (if others agree) the one that would blows away the competition.

February 5, 2010 - 3:23 pm Sarah Carmody - I would have to say #1. Nice work, Stephanie!

February 5, 2010 - 7:40 pm Donna Cregger - #9 is my favorite candid. You just can't plan that expression. The whole framing with the bride and groom is really great.

February 6, 2010 - 11:28 am Kat Anderson - Must be #3 as it shows so much emotion! Oh and I happen to love the subject matter!

February 7, 2010 - 11:17 am Jill - # 4 is awesome!

February 7, 2010 - 9:40 pm jim - Number 1 - this captures the moment. Two people just starting out together. Barrels and all. Number 9 is very good almost the end of Number 1's beginning.

February 9, 2010 - 9:14 am Brandon - Oooh. Number one is great.

February 9, 2010 - 12:43 pm Damian Brown - EMOTIONAL. That's all I need to say!

February 13, 2010 - 4:36 pm Mary - My favorite is #4 - excellent picture!

February 13, 2010 - 4:40 pm Mary - My vote is for #4 - I love this picture!

February 13, 2010 - 10:50 pm Eric Lagstein - I'm digging #5 :)

February 15, 2010 - 6:15 pm Erin - IT is nearly impossible to chose. I would pick number nine for best show of emotion. and number 1 for best performance in a drama. good luck girl! you won't need it, you rock

February 15, 2010 - 7:11 pm Bobbi Brinkman - are you kidding me....select a fav Zettl photo...? I have many....and i agree with Sarah this group all are noteworthy..I am going to make my selection not based on any photo techno merit but on pure emotion from the first glance..a lasting impression as it were from only looking at the photos for 5 sec....#1 & #3. Ans because i am not going for the drawing award you know how i feel about #7....so there in 5 sec you made an impact on my photo heart with 3 distintive images!!!

February 15, 2010 - 9:47 pm Erin Lundberg - Stephanie and Peter, What gorgeous photos, I love the artistry of all the shots but the emotion caught in picture number 9 resonates with me. Capturing your parents in a moment of such joy and pride is something that resonates with all brides and grooms. Great job! Erin

February 15, 2010 - 10:13 pm michelle ross - Three... but one is a close second..

February 15, 2010 - 11:00 pm chrissy stojan - You are amazing. These are all so heartfelt. But I guess being a mom of young ones, the little girl stands out to me most. Its so perfect especially with the floating dandelion.

February 16, 2010 - 8:49 am Meghan Kelly - Well this is a tough decision....I'm going with number 1!

February 16, 2010 - 10:16 am Amy Bollinger - I have to go with #3. Special moment between the two, and Dad looking on - all three expressions tell a great story.

February 16, 2010 - 12:14 pm Natasha R. Martinez - Hi Steph, Maybe I'm and odd ball but I love #7. It looks classic and captures a 1950's look with a new updated look. Very jazzy......sultry but crisp. LOVE IT!!

February 16, 2010 - 4:20 pm Kelli - I'd have to say #5.... (tough choice b/t that & #1) -- They are all beautiful -- Your work is amazing!!!!!

February 16, 2010 - 8:34 pm Sheryl Widberg - Ohhh, I love #1. It is so romantic and mysterious!

February 18, 2010 - 3:24 pm Joe Appel - #3 because it's a lovely moment between a son and his parents. Beautiful photo.

February 19, 2010 - 7:18 am Daniel Lane - I don't envy the folks making this choice when the contest was running. Just beautiful work! I cannot decide between 6 and 9. The wonderful subtleties of light in 6 and the lovely emotion in 9 just have me stuck.

February 26, 2010 - 4:47 am Frank Courtney - Really tough to choose. But #1 for the light and #9 for the emotion. I'll go with the emotion - so #9 overall.

March 16, 2010 - 8:45 am Arlington VA Wedding Photographer - No. 7 reminds me of a photograph from the twenties. elegance, style and a bit of mystery.

March 24, 2010 - 3:39 am Gary - St. Thomas wedding photographer - Stunning B&W work! Great contrast. Great detail in highlight/shadows. Wow, it all works very well. Good B&W is not easy. Keep it up.

April 5, 2010 - 9:20 pm Ken Birmingham wedding photographer - The documentary style examples are very strong! You really capture their personalities and relationships.

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