Portrait Composite Contest Entries

by | Dec 16, 2014 | Blog, Students | 81 comments

Check out these 20 amazing entries in my Portrait Composite Contest, inspired by the amazing Joel Grimes!

You all did a great job!  Thanks for entering! Contestants, don’t forget to follow the instructions now on the previous blog post (scroll down).  Everyone else, check these out, then vote for your favorite!  The voting is now closed, but thank you, everyone for your participation!

1. Earn one vote by commenting on the post on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carynesplin
2. Earn one vote by ‘liking” my Caryn Esplin Photodesign Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carynesplin
3. Earn one vote by subscribing to email notifications for my website (top right of this blog page)
4. Earn one vote by leaving a comment here on this blog post.Rogue Flashbender XL Pro Lighting Kit

Example:

4 votes for  “Z. Jane Doe: Happy Camper”… I liked your FB page; left a comment on your blog post, and subscribed to email notifications (at 1pm, today, Tuesday).

WINNERS OF THESE PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Saturday, Dec. 20

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Prize for top votes:  Large Rogue Flashbender here

Malorie Aaron: Happy Rancher

A. Malorie Aaron: Happy Rancher

Tyler Clay:

B. Tyler Clay: The Enchanted Book

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C. Michael Klapp: They are in the house

Megan Kelly:

D. Megan Kelly: Aggression

Taylor Brady:

E. Taylor Brady: Look

Bridget Heredia: Lost in Moscow

F. Bridget Heredia: Lost in Moscow

Hayley Ward:

G. Hayley Ward: Barber

Jenny VanSistine:

H. Jenny VanSistine:

Clint Urick: Walking in Moscow

I. Clint Urick: Walking in Moscow

Tabrie Landon:

J. Tabrie Landon: Little Londy’s Pink Cadi

Josh Powell:

K. Josh Powell: Raigen

Mariah Wolcott:

L. Mariah Wolcott: Paradise

Clint Urick: Tree Hugger

M. Clint Urick: Girl in the trees

Tabrie Landon:

N.  Tabrie Landon: Free Spirit

Michael Klapp:

O.  Michael Klapp: They are in the woods

Megan Kelly:

P. Megan Kelly: In her element

Malorie Aaron:

Q.  Malorie Aaron: Rosie on the Road

Mariah Wolcott:

R. Mariah Wolcott: Forest Wonderland

Josh Powell:

S. Josh Powell: Bannack Boys

Hayley Ward:

T. Hayley Ward:  Teacher

 

About the Author: Caryn Esplin is a professor of Visual Communication at BYU-Idaho, Author, Graphic Designer and Professional Photographer. Find her on Facebook, Instagram and Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/2/115846277004968488433

  1. Michael Klapp
    Michael Klapp on December 16, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I earned 4 votes! 2 votes for “B Tyler Clay the enchanted book” and 2 votes for D Megan Kelly, Aggression… I liked your FB page; left a comment on your blog post, and subscribed to email notifications (at 11:18am, today, Tuesday).

  2. Megan Kelly
    Megan Kelly on December 16, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I’m already subscribed, already like your Facebook page! =) 2 votes for A. Malorie Aaron: Happy Rancher and 2 votes for O. Michael Klapp: They are in the woods. There are some fun images!

    • Clint Urick
      Clint Urick on December 16, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Nice job with the see through wings. That must have been kind of tough to do. It looks good though. Nice work.

  3. Haley Reese
    Haley Reese on December 16, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    My top three are B, C, and F. Okay and D! So, it’s really my top 4…there are so many cool ones!

  4. Bridget
    Bridget on December 16, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Subscribed & liked FB PAGE! My votes go for A and B

  5. Redheaded Photographer
    Redheaded Photographer on December 16, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Very creative pro photogs

  6. Becky Bennett
    Becky Bennett on December 16, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I vote for Megan Kelly’s D. Agression

  7. Clint Urick
    Clint Urick on December 16, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Great job everyone! My top picks are Tyler Clay’s “The Enchanted Book” and Malorie Aaron’s “Happy Rancher.”

  8. Tyler
    Tyler on December 16, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    I subscribed around 3:08pm today, liked your Facebook page, left a comment on the Facebook post, and 1 vote for A. Happy Rancher, 1 Vote for C. They are in the house, 1 vote for D. Aggression, and 1 vote for E. Look .

  9. Josh Powell
    Josh Powell on December 16, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    4 votes! I liked your FB page and left a comment on the post, subscribed to the emails, and am leaving a comment here! 🙂

    Fantastic images!!! Going through these pictures, it was cool to see the talent of the people. Such great looking photos. I wouldn’t mind hanging half of them in my own house!

    LOVED the first one A: Happy Rancher, so I’m putting all of my votes towards that image!

  10. Hillary
    Hillary on December 16, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Can I vote all four for Tyler’s “Enchanted Book” picture? Maybe I am a little biased, but it is pretty dang awesome!!

  11. AJ Buruca
    AJ Buruca on December 16, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I’m already subscribed to your website, already like your Facebook page and commented there. 2 votes for A. Malorie Aaron: Happy Rancher and 2 votes for P. Megan Kelly: In her element. Everyones work is amazing!

  12. Kelli
    Kelli on December 16, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    These images are amazing! I think it would be challenging to get the colors and lighting just right to make the portrait go well with the background. Great job to every one! My top 3 votes are: B,E, and P. – I earned 3 votes by “liking” the Facebook page, adding a comment on the Facebook page and a comment in this blog.

  13. Nicolle Clay
    Nicolle Clay on December 16, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Four votes for picture B, “The Enchanted Book.”

  14. kassandra
    kassandra on December 16, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    F.Bridget Heredia

  15. Beatriz Arias
    Beatriz Arias on December 16, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    F. BRIDGET HEREDIA

  16. Andres
    Andres on December 16, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    My vote goes for my wife! F. Bridget Heredia: Lost in Moscow

  17. Harrison Ward
    Harrison Ward on December 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    3 votes I commented on your facebook page and liked your facebook page and leaving a comment here. I vote for z teacher by hayley ward

  18. mary
    mary on December 16, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    F Bridget Heredia lost in Moscow.

  19. Kati LeQuia
    Kati LeQuia on December 16, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    F. Bridget Heredia

  20. Samantha
    Samantha on December 16, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    I vote for B and E… Incredible work!

  21. katherine young
    katherine young on December 16, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    4 votes for “E. Taylor Brady: Look”… I liked your FB page; left a comment on your faacbook post, and subscribed to email notifications (at 11pm, today, Tuesday)

  22. Frank Brady
    Frank Brady on December 16, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Amazing photos. My votes are for E Taylor Brady and her amazing production of Look. I have liked your FB page and posted for this contest. This is a great and inspiring contest for these photographers and artist.

  23. Debbie
    Debbie on December 16, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    F.Bridget Portillo

  24. Debbie
    Debbie on December 16, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    F-Bridget Heredia

  25. eric
    eric on December 16, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    F.BRIDGET HEREDIA

  26. Kelsey Snow
    Kelsey Snow on December 17, 2014 at 6:38 am

    4 votes for E Taylor Brady’s “Look”
    I subscribed to you emails, left a Facebook comment, liked your page, and commented here!

  27. R
    R on December 17, 2014 at 8:11 am

    By far E is the best

  28. Maricela
    Maricela on December 17, 2014 at 8:52 am

    F. Bridget Hereida ♡

  29. Jeff Rogers
    Jeff Rogers on December 17, 2014 at 9:22 am

    4 votes for “E Taylor Brady’s “Look””… I liked your FB page; left a comment on your blog post, and subscribed to email notifications (at 11:15am, today, Wednesday).

  30. Lindsey Trujillo
    Lindsey Trujillo on December 17, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I LOVE Tyler’s picture. However, if I have to choose more than one here are my votes: B, F, E, P

  31. Clint Urick
    Clint Urick on December 17, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I’ve liked and shared the Facebook page. I’ve commented on here as well. Thanks for doing this contest. Good luck contestants!

  32. Shantelle Y.
    Shantelle Y. on December 17, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    4 votes – all going to B. – Tyler Clay’s, The Enchanted Book

    I have already “liked” your Facebook page, left a comment there on your post, subscribed to email notifications, and leaving a comment here.

    I love the pics that these photographers create. Always fun seeing them, however, Tyler is my favorite!!

  33. Lisa Brady
    Lisa Brady on December 17, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    E. Taylor Brady: Look. I’ve liked and commented on your FB page.

  34. Holly
    Holly on December 17, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    I give all my votes to photo B. Enchanted!! Wow what an awesome photo!!!!

  35. Gaylene Adamson
    Gaylene Adamson on December 17, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    I love Tyler Clay’s The Enchanted Book. “B”. This is a great opportunity for photographers to share their work and learn from each other!

  36. Gaylene Adamson
    Gaylene Adamson on December 17, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Besides “B: being my favorite, I also like P. N. and D.

  37. Rob
    Rob on December 17, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I liked FB page, subscribed and commented on both. 4 votes for A – Happy Rancher

  38. Kim Gomm
    Kim Gomm on December 17, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    I love the Happy Rancher – 4 votes for A!

  39. Malorie
    Malorie on December 17, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    I love Megan’s’ “In Her Element”! 2 votes for P and 1 vote for O. I commented here, subscribed and liked FB page.

  40. Alicia
    Alicia on December 18, 2014 at 12:14 am

    4 votes for B Tyler Clay.

  41. Michelle
    Michelle on December 18, 2014 at 1:05 am

    4 Votes for B by Tyler Clay. I subscribed at 12:01 12/18/2014, I liked the facebook page, Left a comment here, and left a comment there! Very Enchanting!

  42. Jared Erickson
    Jared Erickson on December 18, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I Vote for Tyler Clay! The Enchanted Book amazing idea!

  43. Debi
    Debi on December 18, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    I earned 4 votes for Jenny Van Sistien (H)

  44. Stacey Buffaloe
    Stacey Buffaloe on December 18, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I vote 4 tines for picture b by tyler clay

  45. Tamara
    Tamara on December 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    I am absolutely blown away by photo B, Tyler Clay’s enchanted book. How did he do that? All four votes for the Enchanted Book!!!

  46. Doni
    Doni on December 18, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Cool contest!

  47. Robert Clay
    Robert Clay on December 18, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I vote 4 times for Tyler Clay photo B

  48. Gary
    Gary on December 18, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    4 votes for enchanted book by Tyler clay pic b

  49. Tyler Rowland
    Tyler Rowland on December 18, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    These pictures are amazing. I vote for Tyler Clay.

  50. Liz
    Liz on December 18, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I want 4 votes for Tyler Clay’s The Enchanted room. Thanks!!!

  51. Teresa Christensen
    Teresa Christensen on December 18, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    Awesome photos! Voted for Tyler Clay

  52. Teresa Gardner
    Teresa Gardner on December 18, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    Four votes for Tyler Clay

  53. teresa
    teresa on December 18, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I vote four times for Tyler Clay’s Enchanted Book photo, photo B.

  54. derek
    derek on December 18, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Four votes for Tyler Clay, The Enchanted Book.

  55. Jeryl
    Jeryl on December 18, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    I give four votes to Tyler Clay, photo B.

  56. Teresa Ramsey
    Teresa Ramsey on December 18, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    Four votes for Tyler Clay, The Enchanted book.

  57. Russell
    Russell on December 18, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    I earned my 4 votes and they all go to Jenny Van Sistine (H)!

  58. Scott hall
    Scott hall on December 18, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Four votes for picture B, “The Enchanted Book.”

  59. Jen
    Jen on December 18, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    4 votes for Tyler Clay. Amazing!

  60. Karley
    Karley on December 18, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    All four of my votes go to Letter B, “The Enchanted Book,” by Tyler Clay. By far the most unique…

  61. michaleneramsey
    michaleneramsey on December 18, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    I vote 4times for picture b Tyler clays enchanted book

  62. Gary
    Gary on December 18, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    All four of my votes go to Letter B, “The Enchanted Book,” by Tyler Clay.

  63. michalene
    michalene on December 18, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Four votes for Tyler Clay, “The Enchanted Forest,” letter B.

  64. chester
    chester on December 18, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Four votes for letter B. Tyler Clay–“The Enchanted Book”

  65. gloria
    gloria on December 18, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Four votes for “The enchanted book”, by Tyler Clay. Letter B

  66. courtney
    courtney on December 18, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    Four votes for picture b. Tyler Clay, “The Enchanted Book”

  67. Eli
    Eli on December 18, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I vote all four votes for Tyler Clay’s “Enchanted Book”, Letter b.

  68. michalene
    michalene on December 18, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    Four votes for Picture B.

  69. Shane
    Shane on December 18, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Four votes for Picture B.

  70. Malena
    Malena on December 18, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    I vote for “The Enchanted Book”, Picture B. Four votes for Tyler!!

  71. karley
    karley on December 18, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Four votes for Tyler Clay. Picture B, “The Enchanted Book”

  72. Steve Nielsen
    Steve Nielsen on December 18, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    All pictures are great, but definately my votes go to Tyler Clay… All 4 votes to Tyler!

  73. dion
    dion on December 18, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I vote for “The Enchanted Book” by Tyler Clay. Picture B. Four votes!

  74. Larissa
    Larissa on December 18, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    I’m voting four times for Tyler Clay, Picture B. “The Enchanted Book”

  75. Julia Hatch
    Julia Hatch on December 18, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    4 votes for B. Tyler Clay’s “The Enchanted Book”!

  76. Devon
    Devon on December 18, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    Tyler Clay–Picture B– Four votes!!

  77. Lenny hatch
    Lenny hatch on December 18, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    Tyler clay
    B

  78. Kassity
    Kassity on December 18, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    Four votes for Tyler Clay photo B!! The Enchanted Book is by far the most creative, he has some awesome work!!

  79. Cindy
    Cindy on December 19, 2014 at 12:15 am

    I vote for H. Jenny VanSistine! I liked your page on facebook

  80. Taylor
    Taylor on December 19, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I love all the creativity different perspectives that were shared but my favorites are B, T, and P.
    I subscribed to you emails, left a Facebook comment, liked your page, and commented here!

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